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Example Question #61 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABYSMAL
Arboreal
Sedulous
Ludicrous
Terrible
Electric
Terrible
"Abysmal" means "terrible" and dreadful. "Electric" can mean thrilling, exciting, or charged. "Ludicrous" means ridiculous, absurd. "Arboreal" means treelike, related to trees. "Sedulous" means hardworking.
Example Question #62 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MUNIFICENT
Placid
Prefatory
Eligible
Bountiful
Tranquil
Bountiful
"Munificent" means "bountiful," generous, and bounteous. "Eligible" means qualified. "Tranquil" means placid, calm, and serene. A "preface" is an introduction.
Example Question #3264 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MEASLY
Confounded
Paltry
Archaic
Bucolic
Obsolete
Paltry
"Measly" means "paltry" or scant. "Archaic" and "obsolete" both mean outdated. "Bucolic" means rustic and rural. "Confounded" means bewildered and confused.
Example Question #3265 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MOTLEY
Bizarre
Adamant
Varied
Hardy
Insufferable
Varied
The adjective "motley" means varied, diverse, disparate. It is generally used to refer to a varied group of people. Additionally, "insufferable" means very annoying; "hardy" means tough; "bizarre" means weird, unusual; "adamant" means stubborn, obstinate, certain that something is true.
Example Question #3266 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WHOLESOME
Manifold
Duplicitous
Frivolous
Healthy
Avid
Healthy
Something "wholesome" is good for the health. "Frivolous" means fun and carefree. "Avid" is a word that means keen and eager, and "duplicitous" means deceitful or dishonest. "Manifold" means diverse and varied.
Example Question #66 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARCANE
Decadent
Convivial
Levity
Brevity
Abstruse
Abstruse
"Arcane" means "abstruse" and esoteric. "Levity" means lightheartedness, while "brevity" means briefness. "Decadent" is a synonym for "depraved," and "convivial" is a synonym for cheerful and lively.
Example Question #67 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MULTIFARIOUS
Bigoted
Homogeneous
Diverse
Bucolic
Querulous
Diverse
"Multifarious" is a synonym for "diverse" and varied. This is an antonym for "homogeneous." "Bigoted" means biased, and "querulous" means cranky and irritated. "Bucolic" is a synonym for rural and rustic.
Example Question #68 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UBIQUITOUS
Intuitive
Elusive
Evasive
Elaborate
Omnipresent
Omnipresent
"Ubiquitous" and "omnipresent" both mean present everywhere. "Elaborate" is a synonym for complex, and "intuitive" means insightful. "Elusive" is a synonym for "evasive," or difficult to find/catch.
Example Question #69 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABOMINABLE
Loathsome
Wizened
Venerable
Undeserving
Quixotic
Loathsome
The adjective "abominable" means horrible, gruesome, detestable and "loathsome." Additionally, "wizened" means weakened and wrinkled with age; "quixotic" means unrealistic, extremely impractical, based on romantic notions; "venerable" means deeply respected due to age and experience.
Example Question #63 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RECONDITE
Esoteric
Haggard
Wholesome
Spasmodic
Surreptitious
Esoteric
The adjective "recondite" means (of knowledge) privileged and ancient. This is identical in meaning to useful vocabulary like "arcane," "abstruse," and "esoteric." All four of these words (recondite, abstruse, esoteric, and arcane) might appear on the test - all four relate to knowledge known to only a few people. Additionally, "haggard" means having the appearance of being tired and overworked; "spasmodic" means intermittent, erratic, occurring at irregular intervals; "wholesome" means good-natured, virtuous; "surreptitious" means secretive, clandestine.
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