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Example Question #2171 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUIESCENT
Quintessential
Inactive
Unusual
Strange
Bland
Inactive
"Quiescent" means still and quiet. Something that is "inactive" tends to not make sound or movement. Given how similar the meanings of these words are, they are synonyms. A tempting wrong answer is "quintessential" because it sounds like "quiescent," but has a very different meaning. ("Quintessential" means ideal.)
Example Question #2172 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPERIAL
Aggravated
Motionless
Antiquated
Careless
Royal
Royal
Imperial means "of or relating to an emperor." It also means "characteristic of or exercising supreme authority." Royal means "of or pertaining to a king, queen, or some other ruler."
Example Question #2173 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INTRICATE
Porous
Complex
Creative
Intrinsic
Assiduous
Complex
Intricate means complex.
Example Question #2174 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMPLEX
Extinct
Intertwined
Complicated
Caring
Previous
Complicated
Complex means involving many parts, or complicated.
Example Question #2175 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACCOUNTABLE
Responsible
Computational
Distinct
Critical
Forgetful
Responsible
Accountable means expected to justify actions, or responsible.
Example Question #2176 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPOSING
Well-mannered
Clear
Disappointing
Attractive
Striking
Striking
Imposing means grand, impressive, or striking.
Example Question #2177 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOMINANT
Descendent
Leading
Minor
Small
Focused
Leading
The word “dominant” describes someone who is in control or in command over others. The answer choice that most resembles this definition is “leading.”
Example Question #2178 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DAUNTING
Bothersome
Pensive
Wavering
Calibrating
Intimidating
Intimidating
Daunting means seemingly difficult or intimidating.
Example Question #2179 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POTENT
Peaceful
Blotchy
Obsessive
Doubtful
Powerful
Powerful
Potent means powerful.
Example Question #2180 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ELEMENTARY
Desiccated
Fundamental
Fraudulent
Bungling
Advanced
Fundamental
“Elementary” is an adjective that can mean “of or relating to the most rudimentary aspects of a subject,” “easily dealt with; straightforward and uncomplicated,” or “not decomposable into elements or other primary constituents.” We need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “simple.” That means that “advanced” cannot be the correct answer, because “advanced” means “far on or ahead in development,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “elementary.” “Fundamental,” however, is an adjective that can mean “forming a necessary base or core; of central importance” or “so basic as to be hard to alter, resolve, or overcome,” and because “fundamental” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “elementary,” “fundamental” is the correct answer.
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