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1

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

HESITANT

Uncertain

Dormant

Forbidden

Desirable

Sacred

Explanation

The adjective "hesitant" means uncertain, reluctant to do something, unsure and unwilling to act. Additionally, "sacred" means holy, of religious importance to someone; "dormant" means at rest, inactive, asleep; "desirable" means wanted, able to be desired; "forbidden" means prohibited, not allowed, against the rules.

2

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

SUBJECTIVE

Biased

Objective

Fair

Unanimous

Intelligent

Explanation

"Subjective" means biased, based on opinions and emotions rather than facts, or not impartial. So, "biased," which means swayed by one's emotions in making a decision or judgment, is the correct answer. "Subjective" is an antonym of "objective," which means based on facts. For clarification, "unanimous" means in complete agreement.

3

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ELABORATELY

Complexly

Daringly

Quantitatively

Numerically

Algebraically

Explanation

Something "elaborate" is complex or complicated. "Daringly" means boldly. "Algebraically," "numerically," and "quantitatively" are all math terms.

4

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

PRECISE

Specific

Vague

Interesting

Slow

Open

Explanation

"Precise" means strictly stated or defined; therefore, "specific" is the best answer, as it means explicit or definite.

5

Complete this analogy.

Ineffectual is to successful as innocuous is to __________.

malignant

benign

benevolent

awesome

absent

Explanation

"Ineffectual" means not having the desired effect, unsuccessful. It is therefore an antonym of "successful." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the opposite meaning to "innocuous." Well, "innocuous" means harmless, not hurtful, not serious. This is opposite in meaning to "malignant" which means deadly, harmful. Additionally, "benign" means innocuous, not harmful; "benevolent" means good-natured, kind; "absent" means not present; "awesome" means deeply impressive, great.

6

Complete this analogy.

Emaciated is to food as __________ is to education.

ignorant

school

teacher

hungry

homework

Explanation

To solve this analogy you first need to know that "emaciated" means starving, extremely skinny due to lack of food. So, if someone who is denied "food" becomes "emaciated" what does someone become who is denied "education?" The correct answer is "ignorant," which means lacking in knowledge, not understanding something.

7

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

HASTILY

Hurriedly

Mostly

Entirely

Longingly

Sloppily

Explanation

"Hasty" means too quick, urgent, rushed, or hurried. "Sloppy" and "careless" and "haphazard" are all synonyms, and "entirely" and "wholly" are synonyms. "Mostly" and "mainly" are also synonyms. "Longing" means yearning for or craving a person, place, or thing.

8

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

AKIN

Similar

Different

Unique

Vie

Inspect

Explanation

Akin means similar or comparable. For clarification, unique means distinct and original; vie means to compete or struggle.

9

Complete this analogy.

Fruitless is to successful as __________ is to forgiving.

vindictive

flippant

tenacious

opulent

reckless

Explanation

"Fruitless" means not achieving the desire result, unsuccessful. It is an antonym of "successful," so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is an antonym of "forgiving." The correct answer is "vindictive," which means having a strong desire to enact cruel revenge. Additionally, "opulent" means luxurious, lavish, grand, magnificent; "reckless" means acting rashly, doing something without considering the consequences; "flippant" means acting disrespectful; "tenacious" means determined, hard-working.

10

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

HORRID

Dreadful

Inappropriate

Horticultural

Honest

Homely

Explanation

The words "horrid" and "dreadful" are synonymous. They refer to something that inspires fear. The other answer choices do not have this meaning. Words like "homely," "honest," and "horticultural" may seem to have similar prefixes, but they have completely unrelated meanings.

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