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Example Questions
Example Question #1359 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
INTENSE
palateable
vigorous
strange
rural
lethargic
vigorous
"Intense" means of extreme force or strength, or vigorous.
Example Question #73 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: find the words that match most closely.
IRREPRESSIBLE
Occasional
Unquenchable
Racous
Pleasant
Catastrophic
Unquenchable
"Irrepressible" means unable to be repressed or controlled, or unquenchable.
Example Question #1402 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CONVOLUTED
articulate
complicated
useful
laconic
garrulous
complicated
"Convoluted" means extremely complex or complicated.
Example Question #74 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
QUIESCENT.
Vivacious
Energetic
Inactive
Vigorous
Dynamic
Inactive
“Quiescent” means quiet and inactive. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all synonyms that mean full of energy.
Example Question #75 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
IMPOTENT
cranky
congruent
reductive
formulaic
powerless
powerless
"Impotent" means unable to take action, or powerless.
Example Question #2161 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
FEEBLE
melancholic
composed
patterned
frail
terse
frail
"Feeble" means weak or frail.
Example Question #2162 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
ROBUST
fickle
lacking
fortuitous
vigorous
agile
vigorous
"Robust" means strong or vigorous.
Example Question #1401 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTRICATE
Complex
Sluggish
Sullen
Mandatory
Lawless
Complex
"Intricate" means "complex" or very complicated. "Sluggish" means tired or slow-moving. "Lawless" means lacking enforced rules or a system of government. "Mandatory" means required or obligated. "Sullen" means sad and gloomy.
Example Question #81 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FORMIDABLE
Charming
Optimistic
Intimidating
Tranquil
Remiss
Intimidating
"Formidable" means strong and capable of instilling fear and respect in the eyes of other people. So, "intimidating" is the correct answer. "Remiss" means negligent or not careful. "Optimistic" means positive about the future or hopeful. "Tranquil" means calm or peaceful. "Charming" means attractive or pleasant.
Example Question #82 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FORMIDABLE
Shapely
Fundamental
Encouraging
Intimidating
Complex
Intimidating
"Formidable" means very large, powerful, or intense. The correct answer "intimidating" is similar in meaning; it means making someone feel afraid or making someone feel timid. The other choices do not have similar definitions: "complex" means complicated; "shapely" means curvy; "fundamental" means basic; and "encouraging" means supportive.
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