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Example Question #2221 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CANDID
Frank
Grammatical
Elliptical
Intelligible
Balletic
Frank
"Candid" means frank, outspoken, or sincere. "Elliptical" means obscure or incomprehensible, an antonym of "intelligible." "Grammatical" is the adjective form of grammar, and "balletic" is the adjective form of ballet.
Example Question #2222 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ETERNAL
Chivalrous
Transient
Fleeting
Ephemeral
Everlasting
Everlasting
"Eternal" means everlasting, enduring forever. "Transient," "fleeting," and "ephemeral" all mean short-lived, temporary, making them all antonyms of "eternal." "Chivalrous" means gallant, noble, or respectful.
Example Question #2223 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADROIT
Skillful
Elated
Eerie
Sinister
Ecstatic
Skillful
"Adroit" means adept or skillful. "Elated" means extremely happy or ecstatic. "Eerie" means frightening or uncanny. "Sinister" and "ominous" are synonyms.
Example Question #2224 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMMINENT
Vivacious
Pristine
Impending
Prefatory
Palatable
Impending
"Imminent" means impending or upcoming. "Palatable" means acceptable or edible, depending on the context. "Prefatory" means introductory. "Pristine" means extremely clean. "Vivacious" means lively.
Example Question #2225 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRANQUIL
Restless
Drugged
Prophetic
Avid
Placid
Placid
"Tranquil" means placid, calm, or serene. "Restless" or "agitated" are near antonyms of this word. "Avid" means keen or eager. "Prophetic" means farsighted. While "tranquilizers" are a kind of drug, "tranquil" does not necessarily mean "drugged" or "intoxicated."
Example Question #2226 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARCHAIC
Impatient
Obsolete
Voracious
Novel
Newfangled
Obsolete
"Archaic" means outdated and obsolete. This is an antonym of "newfangled" and "novel." "Voracious" means either very eager or very hungry, depending on the context. "Impatient," of course, is an antonym of "patient."
Example Question #2227 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EUPHORIC
Savory
Potable
Elated
Bucolic
Peachy
Elated
"Euphoric" means elated, ecstatic, and very happy. "Savory" means aromatic or tasty, and "potable" means drinkable or safe to drink. "Bucolic" means rustic or rural, and "peachy" means just fine.
Example Question #1431 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BLUSTERY
Decrepit
Eligible
Righteous
Gusty
Serene
Gusty
"Blustery" and "gusty" are both synonyms for windy. "Serene," which means calm and placid, could be a near antonym for this concept. "Righteous" means virtuous and upstanding, and "decrepit" means decaying and dilapidated. "Eligible" means qualified.
Example Question #1432 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LUDICROUS
Stingy
Quizzical
Absurd
Stringent
Baffled
Absurd
"Ludicrous" and "absurd" both mean ridiculous. "Stingy" means thrifty and miserly. "Stringent" means strict and firm. "Quizzical" means puzzled or baffled.
Example Question #1433 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELETERIOUS
Leery
Harmful
Fervid
Exultant
Jubilant
Harmful
"Deleterious" means inimical, harmful, or hostile. "Jubilant" means overjoyed and exultant. "Leery" means cautious and wary. "Fervid" means both fervent and impassioned.
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