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Example Question #1716 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLUSTERED
Logical
Discombobulated
Thoughtful
Alert
Clearheaded
Discombobulated
"Flustered" and "discombobulated" are synonymous; they refer to someone who is frustrated with a situation. The other words do not come close to being synonyms. In fact, "thoughtful," "logical," "alert," and "clearheaded" are actually all somewhat related to each other. The one word that really stands out is "discombobulated."
Example Question #1717 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LEERY
Magnanimous
Munificent
Affable
Congenial
Cautious
Cautious
"Leery" means cautious and wary. "Affable" means friendly or amiable. "Magnanimous" is a synonym for generous, as is "munificent." "Congenial" means personable, hospitable, and genial.
Example Question #1718 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RASH
Direct
Aggressive
Iconic
Reckless
Cheerful
Reckless
"Rash" means hasty and reckless. "Direct" and "indirect" are antonyms, as are "cheerful" and "unhappy." "Iconic" means classic. "Aggressive" means antagonistic and hostile.
Example Question #1719 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISTRAUGHT
Dismal
Bashful
Grim
Distressed
Bewildered
Distressed
"Distraught" means distressed and upset. "Bashful" means shy, and "bewildered" means confused or confounded. "Dismal" means glum and dreary, and "grim" means dark, stern, or dire, depending on context.
Example Question #1720 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARDENT
Parochial
Eminent
Avid
Illustrious
Zealous
Zealous
"Ardent" means fervid, passionate, or zealous. "Parochial" and "provincial" are synonyms, as are "eminent" and "illustrious." "Avid" means keen and eager.
Example Question #1721 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
HOSTILE
Livid
Skeptical
Inimical
Euphoric
Envious
Inimical
"Hostile" and "inimical" are synonyms. "Envious" means jealous, "skeptical" means dubious, and "euphoric" means ecstatic. "Livid" means extremely angry.
Example Question #1722 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
CONFOUNDED
Superficial
Acerbic
Abrasive
Bewildered
Supercilious
Bewildered
"Confounded" means "bewildered" or puzzled. "Abrasive" means harsh or rough. "Superficial" means shallow, and "supercilious" means haughty or arrogant. "Acerbic" and "caustic" are synonyms.
Example Question #1723 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
EBULLIENT
Imminent
Decadent
Forbidding
Deleterious
Exuberant
Exuberant
"Ebullient" and "exuberant" both mean very happy and cheerful. "Imminent" means upcoming or impending. "Deleterious" mean harmful, and "decadent" means dissolute or morally degenerate. "Forbidding" means grim or unwelcoming.
Example Question #1724 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
SLEEPY
Sugary
Somnolent
Lascivious
Bashful
Convincing
Somnolent
"Somnolent" is another word for "sleepy." "Sugary" means sweet, and "lascivious" means lecherous, lustful. "Bashful" is another word for shy, and "convincing" means persuasive.
Example Question #1725 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HISTRIONIC
Theatrical
Insipid
Recondite
Capacious
Inane
Theatrical
The adjective "histrionic" is used to describe someone who is overly dramatic or theatrical. Additionally, "recondite" means (of knowledge) known by only a few people, arcane and esoteric; "insipid" means tasteless, lacking flavor or character; "capacious" means roomy, spacious, voluminous; "inane" means pointless and stupid, meaningless.
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