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Example Questions
Example Question #1001 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AVARICIOUS.
Strident
Arrogant
Covetous
Vociferous
Composed
Covetous
“Avaricious” means greedy, which is a synonym for “covetous.” For clarification, composed means under control; vociferous means loud and noisy; strident means loud and disturbing.
Example Question #1042 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VOLUBLE.
Antiquated
Heavy
Loud
Talkative
Suspended
Talkative
“Voluble” means garrulous or talkative. For clarification, antiquated means old-fashioned.
Example Question #1002 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EGOTISTICAL.
Conceited
Mirth
Selfless
Despondent
Remorseful
Conceited
“Egotistical” means arrogant or conceited. It is an antonym of selfless. For clarification, mirth means amusement; remorseful means full of regret; despondent means without hope.
Example Question #1003 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INSOLENT.
Kind
Polite
Rude
Affable
Warm
Rude
“Insolent” means rude or disrespectful. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all antonyms of insolent; affable means friendly and sociable.
Example Question #1004 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRESUMPTUOUS.
Aloof
Distant
Audacious
Concerned
Withdrawn
Audacious
“Presumptuous” means rude, arrogant and audacious, it is related to the word “presume.” For clarification, withdrawn, aloof and distant are all synonyms that mean detached from other people.
Example Question #1005 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DETACHED.
Nearby
Bemused
Aloof
Present
Perplexed
Aloof
“Detached” means distant, aloof, separate. For clarification, present and nearby are antonyms of detached; bemused and perplexed are synonyms that mean confused.
Example Question #1006 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CAPTIOUS.
Forceful
Youthful
Argumentative
Untimely
Deplorable
Argumentative
“Captious” means overly-critical and argumentative. For clarification, deplorable means terrible, deserving of scorn.
Example Question #1007 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ALTRUISTIC.
Philanthropic
Stingy
Parsimonious
Miserly
Frugal
Philanthropic
“Altruistic” means generous and giving, an attitude marked by a selfless concern for others. It is most similar in meaning to “philanthropic,” which describes someone who is charitable. For clarification, the other four answer choices are loosely synonymous. Miserly and parsimonious mean not generous with money, selfish; stingy means tight with money; frugal means characterized by an avoidance of waste or expenditure.
Example Question #1801 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Erudite
Protected
Selfish
Annual
Open
Scholarly
Scholarly
"Erudite" means scholarly or having great knowledge.
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CORDIAL
absurd
taken aback
lengthened
furious
friendly
friendly
"Cordial" means friendly and warm.
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