HSPT Verbal : HSPT Verbal Skills

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for HSPT Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #8 : Antonyms

Ire is the opposite of __________.

Possible Answers:

exasperation

calm

annoyance

displeasure

Correct answer:

calm

Explanation:

"Annoyance," "displeasure," and "exasperation" are synonyms of ire. "Ire" means  anger, while "calm" means peaceful.

Example Question #9 : Antonyms

Intrepid means the opposite of __________.

Possible Answers:

cowardly

courageous

plucky

heroic

Correct answer:

cowardly

Explanation:

"Plucky," "heroic," and "courageous" are synonyms of intrepid. "Intrepid" means invulnerable to fear or intimidation, while "cowardly" means lacking courage.

Example Question #11 : Antonyms

Jocular is the opposite of __________.

Possible Answers:

gloomy

humorous

jovial

cheerful

Correct answer:

gloomy

Explanation:

"Jovial," "cheerful," and "humorous" are synonyms of jocular. "Jocular" means to be characterized by jokes or good humor, while "gloomy" means to be characterized by a sad or dejected nature.

Example Question #12 : Antonyms

Jubilant is the opposite of __________.

Possible Answers:

joyous

depressed

euphoric

triumphant

Correct answer:

depressed

Explanation:

"Joyous," "euphoric," and "triumphant" are synonyms of jubilant. "Jubilant" means full of high-spirited delight, while "depressed" means dejected or downcast.

Example Question #13 : Antonyms

Laudable means the opposite of __________.

Possible Answers:

unworthy

creditable

praiseworthy

commendable

Correct answer:

unworthy

Explanation:

"Creditable," "commendable," and "praiseworthy" are synonyms of laudable. "Laudable" means to be worthy of high praise, while "unworthy" means lacking worth or excellence.

Example Question #14 : Antonyms

Mundane is the opposite of __________.

Possible Answers:

abnormal

prosaic

banal

humdrum

Correct answer:

abnormal

Explanation:

"Prosaic," "banal," and "humdrum" are synonyms of mundane. "Mundane" means found in the ordinary course of events, while "abnormal" means not normal or typical.

Example Question #14 : Antonyms

Odious is the opposite of __________.

Possible Answers:

attractive

vile

abhorrent

loathsome

Correct answer:

attractive

Explanation:

"Abhorrent," "vile," and "loathsome" are synonyms of odious. Odious means unequivocally detestable, while "attractive" means providing pleasure or delight

Example Question #16 : Antonyms

Paragon is the opposite of __________.

Possible Answers:

flaw

epitome

apotheosis

exemplar

Correct answer:

flaw

Explanation:

"Epitome," "apotheosis," and "exemplar" are synonyms of paragon. "Paragon" means an ideal instance or a perfect embodiment of a concept, while "flaw" is a feature that mars the perfection of something.

Example Question #17 : Antonyms

Petty is the opposite of __________.

Possible Answers:

lesser

frivolous

minor

greater

Correct answer:

greater

Explanation:

"Minor," "lesser," and "frivolous" are synonyms of petty. "Petty" means of little or no importance, while "greater" means to be of a high degree or importance.

Example Question #11 : Antonyms

An antonym for sapid is __________.

Possible Answers:

bland

drained

exhausted

filled

exciting

Correct answer:

bland

Explanation:

Something that is sapid has a strong, pleasant taste. The best antonym for this word would be “bland,” which means uninteresting or—more appropriate for this antonym—mildly flavored or flavorless. Do not confuse “sapid” with “sapped,” which can mean “drained of energy.” 

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