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Example Question #1648 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SIBILANT
Sonorous
Soporific
Hissing
Exquisite
Orotund
Hissing
"Sibilant" describes a "hissing" or snakelike noise. "Exquisite" means lovely and beautiful, and "soporific" is sleep-inducing. "Orotund" and "sonorous" are synonyms for pleasant sounding.
Example Question #1649 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CLANGOROUS
Scrumptious
Cyan
Decadent
Burnished
Noisy
Noisy
"Clangorous" means "noisy," resonant, clanging. "Burnished" means polished, and "cyan" is a shade of blue. "Scrumptious" means absolutely delicious, and "decadent" means either depraved or luxurious and indulgent, as in a decadent chocolate cake.
Example Question #101 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMMODIOUS
Pulchritudinous
Apparent
Spacious
Minute
Miniscule
Spacious
"Commodious" is a synonym for "spacious," roomy, or capacious. This is an antonym for "minute," which means minuscule or tiny. "Apparent" is another word for obvious or evident. "Pulchritudinous" is another word for visually beautiful.
Example Question #1651 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TUMESCENT
Distended
Enigmatic
Zany
Turbulent
Eloquent
Distended
"Tumescent" is a synonym for "distended," swollen, or turgid. Don't confuse this with "tumultuous," or turbulent. "Eloquent" means fluent or articulate. "Enigmatic" means mysterious. "Zany" means weird or eccentric.
Example Question #1652 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NOISOME
Orotund
Accidental
Ocular
Suppurating
Foul
Foul
"Noisome" describes an unpleasant or disagreeable smell. "Accidental" means not on purpose, and "orotund" means sonorous or pleasant sounding. "Suppurating" is another word for festering or rotting. "Ocular" means related to the eye.
Example Question #102 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ASCETIC
Helpful
Excruciating
Undulating
Spartan
Asinine
Spartan
"Ascetic" means austere, "spartan," or monastic. While an "ascetic" lifestyle may be unpleasant, it is not the same as "excruciating," or extremely painful. "Undulating" is another word for wavy. "Asinine" means inane or stupid. "Helpful" is an antonym for "helpless," of course.
Example Question #1653 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SQUAT
Munificent
Ecumenical
Stubby
Scrumptious
Laudatory
Stubby
"Squat" means "stubby," thickset, short, and stocky. "Scrumptious" is another word for delicious, and "ecumenical" is another word for all-encompassing, universal. "Munificent" means generous or magnanimous. "Laudatory" means commendable, praiseworthy.
Example Question #1654 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LEONINE
Lionlike
Storklike
Contemplative
Sordid
Avian
Lionlike
"Leonine" means "lionlike," regal, or handsome. Don't confuse this with "avian," or birdlike. "Contemplative" means deeply thoughtful. "Sordid" means filthy, dirty, squalid. "Storklike" means tall, stalky, thin.
Example Question #1655 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELECTABLE
Guilty
Hateful
Ecstatic
Elegant
Delicious
Delicious
"Delectable" means really yummy.
I couldn’t stop staring at the delectable looking pastries in the bakery window.
So "delicious" is the best answer.
Example Question #1656 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPARTAN
Ritualistic
Cantankerous
Austere
Fetid
Manifold
Austere
"Spartan" means austere or ascetic. "Fetid" is a synonym for rotting, and "cantankerous" means grumpy or ill-tempered. "Manifold" means diverse and varied. "Ritualistic" means in the manner of a ritual or ceremonial rite.
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