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Example Question #1618 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISCORDANT
Munificent
Mellifluous
Excruciating
Harmonious
Dissonant
Dissonant
"Discordant" and "dissonant" both mean clashing, disharmonious. This is an antonym of both "harmonious" and "mellifluous." "Munificent" means generous or bountiful. "Excruciating" means agonizingly painful.
Example Question #1619 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TURGID
Lucid
Timid
Swollen
Hideous
Shiny
Swollen
"Turgid" means swollen or bloated. "Lucid" means clear, and "timid" means meek. "Shiny" and "matte" are antonyms, as are "hideous" and "beautiful."
Example Question #1620 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WINSOME
Abrasive
Dulcet
Bucolic
Archaic
Attractive
Attractive
"Winsome" means "attractive" or appealing. It is a somewhat antiquated term. "Archaic" means obsolete or outdated. "Dulcet" means harmonious or sweet sounding. "Abrasive" means harsh or grating, and "bucolic" means rustic or rural.
Example Question #71 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EMACIATED
Obese
Corpulent
Gargantuan
Gaunt
Lilliputian
Gaunt
The adjective "emaciated" means extremely and unhealthily thin, starving, "gaunt," and skeletal. Additionally, "corpulent" and "obese" are synonyms, both words mean fat, overweight; "lilliputian" means very small; "gargantuan" means very large.
Example Question #72 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REDOUBTABLE
Opulent
Petulant
Erroneous
Egregious
Daunting
Daunting
The adjective "redoubtable" means formidable, awe-inspiring, daunting and intimidating. Additionally, "petulant" means disobedient and badly-behaved; "erroneous" means incorrect, based on a mistaken belief; "egregious" means particularly shocking, especially bad; "opulent" means ostentatious, showy and luxurious.
Example Question #73 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBTRUSIVE
Cognizant
Inopportune
Inimical
Conspicuous
Indubitable
Conspicuous
The adjective "obtrusive" means in the way and easily noticeable. This is closest in definition to "conspicuous" which means easily seen and not well hidden. Additionally, "cognizant" means aware and capable of noticing and understanding; "inimical" means very unfriendly; "inopportune" means happening at the wrong time; "indubitable" means certain and unquestionable.
Example Question #74 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MELLIFLUOUS
Dulcet
Cacophonous
Egregious
Splendid
Chaotic
Dulcet
"Mellifluous" and "dulcet" both describe pleasant, sweet sounds. This is the opposite of "cacophonous," or disharmonious. "Chaotic" means random and disorganized, and "splendid" means magnificent or excellent. "Egregious" means outstandingly bad, shocking, or appalling.
Example Question #75 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PULCHRITUDINOUS
Calamitous
Religious
Beautiful
Ravaged
Diseased
Beautiful
Although it isn't a pleasant sounding word, "pulchritudinous" actually means "beautiful." It does not mean "diseased" (infected/sickly) or "ravaged" (devastated/damaged). "Calamitous" means catastrophic or disastrous. "Religious" is the adjective form of "religion."
Example Question #826 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TAWDRY
Supercilious
Smoky
Garish
Lugubrious
Morose
Garish
"Tawdry" is a synonym for gaudy and "garish." "Lugubrious" is a synonym for "glum" or morose. "Supercilious" is a synonym for "haughty." "Smoky" is a synonym for "hazy."
Example Question #827 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BURNISHED
Romantic
Leery
Striated
Scuffed
Polished
Polished
"Burnished" means "polished" or buffed. This is a near antonym for "scuffed" or scratched. "Striped" is a synonym for "striated," and "amorous" is a synonym for "romantic." "Leery" means cautious or wary.
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