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Example Question #3091 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CARDINAL
Incorrect
Real
Principal
Wrapped
Questionable
Principal
"Cardinal" means principal or of chief importance, so "principal" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "cardinal": "wrapped" means covered; "real" means authentic; "questionable" means debatable; and "incorrect" means wrong or not true.
Example Question #3092 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SEMINAL
Contemporary
Secretive
Severe
Influential
Clean
Influential
"Seminal" means influential, formative, or primary, so "influential" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "seminal": "severe" means harsh; "clean" means tidy, "secretive" means private; and "contemporary" means current.
Example Question #3093 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PARAMOUNT
Redacted
Cinematic
Affectionate
Committed
Predominant
Predominant
"Paramount" means most important, and the correct answer "predominant" means most important, powerful, or noticeable. The other choices do not have similar definitions: "cinematic" means relating to films, "affectionate" means loving, "redacted" means censored, and "committed" means obligated.
Example Question #3094 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEMINAL
Bothersome
Insignificant
Detailed
Influential
Regular
Influential
"Seminal" means innovative, original, or "influential."
Example Question #3095 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEGLIGIBLE
Aggressive
Opposite
Easygoing
Essential
Insignificant
Insignificant
"Negligible" means so small it's not worth considering, or "insignificant."
Example Question #3096 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONFOUNDING
Aggravating
Mesmerizing
Baffling
Astounding
Belittling
Baffling
"Confounding" means confusing and difficult to figure out. "Baffling" means puzzling. Given how similar "confounding" and "baffling" are in meaning, they are synonyms.
Example Question #2342 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROMINENT
Talkative
Reserved
Personable
Important
Pale
Important
Prominent means well-known or famous.
Example Question #3097 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUBSTANTIAL
Considerable
Practical
Heavy
Rough
Kind
Considerable
Substantial means of considerable importance or worth.
Example Question #3098 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FUNDAMENTAL
Capital
Underlying
Constructive
Pesky
Violent
Underlying
Foundational means basic or underlying.
Example Question #1027 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRIVIAL
Settled
Odd
Sly
Banal
Particular
Banal
Trivial means unimportant or banal
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