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Example Question #1434 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PAROCHIAL
Stingy
Provincial
Liberal
Genius
Eloquent
Provincial
"Parochial" and "provincial" are both synonyms for narrow-minded, conservative. This is an antonym of "liberal." "Stingy" means miserly, and "eloquent" means well spoken, fluent. "Genius" means brilliant.
Example Question #1435 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BUCOLIC
Cryptic
Urban
Enigmatic
Eccentric
Rustic
Rustic
"Bucolic" means rural and rustic. This is the opposite of "urban," which is an adjective describing cities. "Eccentric" means unusual and strange, and "cryptic" means enigmatic or mysterious.
Example Question #1436 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AMBIGUOUS
Pitiful
Unequivocal
Emotional
Equivocal
Exorbitant
Equivocal
"Ambiguous" means unclear and equivocal. This is an antonym of "unequivocal," which means clear. "Pitiful" means pathetic, and "exorbitant" means excessive, over the top. "Emotional" means filled with or expressing great emotion.
Example Question #151 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPECTRAL
Ghostly
Maudlin
Assiduous
Sedulous
Animated
Ghostly
"Spectral" means ghostly, shadowy. "Maudlin" means overly sentimental, and "animated" means lively, energetic. "Sedulous" and "assiduous" are both synonyms for hardworking and diligent.
Example Question #152 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POTABLE
Dissolute
Inebriated
Powerful
Abysmal
Drinkable
Drinkable
"Potable" means drinkable, safe to drink. "Inebriated" means drunk, but the two words are not related. "Abysmal" means dreadful, terrible. "Dissolute" means decadent. "Powerful" is a synonym for "potent," not "potable."
Example Question #153 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROPITOUS
Peevish
Ludicrous
Smarmy
Petulant
Favorable
Favorable
"Propitious" is a synonym for auspicious, promising, and "favorable." "Ludicrous" is a synonym for ridiculous. "Petulant" and "peevish" are synonyms for irritable. "Smarmy" is a synonym for unctuous.
Example Question #154 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERNICIOUS
Harmful
Sedulous
Dishonest
Typical
Anomalous
Harmful
"Pernicious" means both injurious and "harmful." "Typical" and "abnormal" are antonyms, and "anomalous" means abnormal. "Dishonest" is an antonym for "truthful." "Sedulous" means hardworking and diligent.
Example Question #2231 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOMNOLENT
Potent
Exquisite
Sleepy
Stringent
Peachy
Sleepy
"Somnolent" and "sleepy" are synonyms. "Exquisite" means beautiful and elegant. "Potent" is a synonym for powerful, and "peachy" is a synonym for fine. "Stringent" means strict and severe.
Example Question #2232 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEROGATORY
Celestial
Commendable
Censorious
Disparaging
Terrestrial
Disparaging
"Derogatory" means disrespectful, "disparaging," and demeaning. "Censorious" means very critical, and "commendable" means praiseworthy. "Celestial" means heavenly and is a near antonym for "terrestrial," or earthly.
Example Question #2233 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
APT
Unfitting
Frank
Delicious
Blustery
Apposite
Apposite
"Apt" is another word for "apposite" or suitable. This is an antonym for "unfitting." "Delicious" means very good tasting, and "blustery" is another word for windy. "Frank" means forthright and candid.
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