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Example Question #1662 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
EUPHORIC
elated
nicely phrased
corrupt
trivial
foolhardy
elated
"Euphoric" means extremely happy, or elated.
Example Question #872 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
DISAFFECTED
caring
spirited
untouched
resourceful
frustrated
frustrated
"Disaffected" means dissatisfied or frustrated with the people in power.
Example Question #911 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
SMITTEN
romantic
determined
weary
inspired by
afflicted
afflicted
"Smitten" means attacked or afflicted by something, often a disease.
Example Question #874 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PENITENT
contrite
remarkable
frank
archaic
thoughtful
contrite
"Penitent" means remorseful, or contrite.
Example Question #912 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
APATHETIC
Idle
Redundant
Successful
Patient
Indifferent
Indifferent
"Apathetic" means showing no interest or enthusiasm, or indifferent.
Example Question #913 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GLUM
Enthusiastic
Sticky
Professional
Prudent
Gloomy
Gloomy
"Glum" means gloomy. None of the other answers have any relation to "glum." "Enthusiastic" means showing interest or enjoyment. "Prudent" means careful or cautious. "Professional" describes a person who is an expert in some field. "Sticky" means adhesive or humid and muggy.
Example Question #914 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NONPLUSSED
Genuine
Monumental
Bewildered
Undercover
Stingy
Bewildered
"Nonplussed" means bewildered or perplexed. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "nonplussed": "genuine" means authentic or earnest; "stingy" means frugal; "monumental" means of great importance or very large; and "undercover" means keeping one's identity a secret while working for a group or organization such as the police.
Example Question #871 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ABJECT
New
Hopeless
Rusty
Watchful
Feminine
Hopeless
"Abject" means miserable or utterly hopeless, so "hopeless" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "abject": "rusty" means out of practice or covered in rust; "new" means novel; "feminine" means womanly; and "watchful" means alert.
Example Question #921 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SULLEN
Cheerful
Optimisitc
Gloomy
Peaceful
Fluid
Gloomy
"Sullen" means gloomy or depressed, so "gloomy," an adjective that means murky or glum, is the correct answer. "Cheerful" is an antonym of "sullen"; it means extremely happy or joyful. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "sullen": "peaceful" means calm or tranquil; "optimistic" means hopeful or having a positive attitude; and "fluid" means free-flowing, or effortless.
Example Question #922 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
ARDENT
Enthusiastic
Impulsive
Aquatic
Sincere
Barren
Enthusiastic
"Ardent" means enthusiastic or passionate towards some cause. "Aquatic" refers to water and its characteristics. "Barren" means lifeless or unable to produce crops. "Sincere" means honest or without deceit. "Impulsive" means sudden and without thought or planning.
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