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Example Questions
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSPICUOUS
Obvious
Picturesque
Torrential
Impervious
Timely
Obvious
Conspicuous means easily noticed. Thus, the best answer choice is 'Obvious'.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCONGRUOUS
Finite
Meaningless
Unsuited
Retroactive
Undaunted
Unsuited
Incongruous means out-of-place or unsuited.
Example Question #3224 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TANTAMOUNT
Ludicrous
Faulty
Equal
Sequestered
Conversant
Equal
"Tantamount" means equal to.
Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCONGRUOUS
Understood
Affluent
Desperate
Fortified
Disagreeing
Disagreeing
"Incongruous" means out of place or incompatible. The best answer choice is the word, "disagreeing."
Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMMACULATE.
Broken
Iniquitous
Malleable
Deplorable
Flawless
Flawless
“Immaculate” means flawless or perfect and usually relates to the cleanliness or goodliness of something. For clarification, "iniquitous" means wicked or sinful; "deplorable" means worthy of contempt or hatred; malleable means movable or flexible.
Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INSIPID.
Unexciting
Intrepid
Derisive
Adventurous
Mournful
Unexciting
“Insipid” is used to describe something unexciting. For clarification, "intrepid" means adventurous; "mournful" means full of sadness after a loss; "derisive" means disdainful or contemptuous.
Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TRITE.
Unoriginal
Scornful
Intense
Purposeful
Bold
Unoriginal
“Trite” is used to describe something unoriginal. For clarification, "scornful" means mocking or derisive.
Example Question #27 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HACKNEYED.
Demented
Appropriate
Suspicious
Reformed
Cliché
Cliché
“Hackneyed” means cliché or trite. For clarification, demented means crazy and frenzied; appropriate means fitting.
Example Question #28 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VAPID.
Strong
Dignified
Heavy
Acrid
Bland
Bland
“Vapid” means bland, weak or lifeless. For clarification, dignified means noble and imposing; acrid means choking or unpleasant.
Example Question #29 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LACKLUSTER.
Demanding
Brilliant
Confident
Uninspiring
Motivating
Uninspiring
“Lackluster” means uninspiring or not good enough. For clarification, it is loosely an antonym of “motivating.”
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