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Example Question #2271 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROFUSE
Infinite
Sparse
Benign
Substantial
Abundant
Abundant
"Profuse" is an adjective that means "abundant" or plentiful.
"Infinite" means limitless, or impossible to measure or calculate. "Substantial" means important, large, or valuable. "Benign" means gentle or kind, and in medical terms means not harmful. "Sparse" is an antonym of "profuse" and means few or infrequent.
Example Question #1471 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MEAGER
Bountiful
Anticipatory
Notorious
Insufficient
Impatient
Insufficient
There is a false root word (eager) which should not be misidentified here. The true meaning of meager is most nearly "not enough" or insufficient. "Bountiful" is an antonym to "meager." "Anticipatory" means something that anticipates or precedes something else. To be "notorious" is to be famous or renowned for a dubious reason.
Example Question #1472 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MYRIAD
Limited
Multitude
Lacking
Myrtle
Dull
Multitude
"Myriad" and "multitude" both describe a great quantity of something. These words are synonymous. The other words do not have meanings related to the word "myriad." "Myrtle" is a kind of evergreen shrub. It is not related in meaning to the word "myriad."
Example Question #1473 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ASTONISHING
Stellar
Astronomical
Celestial
Astounding
Astral
Astounding
"Astonishing" and "astounding" are synonyms. The other words, "astronomical," "astral," "stellar," and "celestial," all describe the sky, stars, and space! Note that astronomical and astral share a root!
Example Question #1474 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TYPICAL
Extraordinary
Abnormal
Representative
Unusual
Uncommon
Representative
The words "typical" and "representative" can be used to describe something with distinctive qualities. The other words do not have meanings that are as closely related those of "typical" and "representative." In fact, the other answer choices are antonyms of the word "typical."
Example Question #1475 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SIMPLE
Rude
Facile
Complex
Rebellious
Symptomatic
Facile
The words "simple" and "facile" are synonyms. The other words do not have related meanings. "Rude" and "rebellious" are somewhat related to each other but not to the word "simple." "Symptomatic" is not at all relevant, as it is a medical term referring to showing symptoms of a disease or illness. Finally, the word "complex" is actually an antonym of the word "simple."
Example Question #1476 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ORTHODOX
Secular
Effusive
Apocryphal
Traditional
Toilsome
Traditional
"Orthodox" means "traditional," according to the book, or conservative.
"Apocryphal" means questionable, fake, inaccurate.
"Effusive" means gushing, profuse or unrestrained.
"Toilsome" means difficult or laborious.
"Secular" means not spiritual or religious.
Example Question #1477 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WOEFUL
Sturdy
Frantic
Repulsive
Pathetic
Unhinged
Pathetic
The adjective "woeful" means terribly sad and pitiful, pathetic and tragic. Additionally, "repulsive" means gross, disgusting, not attractive; "frantic" means hurried, stressed; "sturdy" means reliable, strong and firm, unlikely to fall over or break; "unhinged" means disturbed, mentally imbalanced, crazy.
Example Question #1478 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPORADIC
Common
Occasional
Immediate
Frequent
Dependable
Occasional
"Sporadic" is an adjective defined as occurring at irregular intervals. The term "occasional means occurring, appearing, or done infrequently. This makes "occasional" the correct answer as a synonym "sporadic."
Example Question #1479 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ECLECTIC
Scarce
Varied
Colorful
Limited
Tasteful
Varied
The correct answer is "varied." "Eclectic" is an adjective defined as broad and diverse range of sources.
Varied means showing "variation or variety," making it a synonym of "eclectic."
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