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Example Question #515 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GENUINE
Passive
Authentic
Imposing
Aggressive
Undulate
Authentic
Something that is "genuine" is honest, authentic, or real. For clarification, "authentic" means reliable, real; "passive" is the opposite of "aggressive;" "undulate" describes a rolling motion, like a wave; "imposing" is something that is striking or impressive.
Example Question #1131 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ARTIFICIAL
Unnatural
Gracious
Restored
Pure
Natural
Unnatural
"Artificial" means unnatural or man-made, so "unnatural" is the correct answer. "Natural" is an antonym of "artificial" and means produced in nature or not man-made. "Pure" means unmixed or uncontaminated. "Restored" means returned to an original state. "Gracious" means courteous or elegant.
Example Question #1331 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SHAM
Tedious
Fake
Pungent
Disgusting
Genuine
Fake
"Sham" means fake or pretended, so "fake" is the correct answer. "Genuine" is an antonym of "sham" and "fake"; it means real or authentic. "Disgusting" means revolting or sickening. "Pungent" means having a strong taste or smell. "Tedious" means dull or boring.
Example Question #2131 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AUTHENTIC
Adjacent
Absolute
Fake
Genuine
Artistic
Genuine
"Authentic" means real or genuine, so "genuine" is the correct answer. "Fake" is an antonym of "authentic" and "genuine"; it means not real, not genuine, or sham. "Artistic" means creative or having the ability to make creative works. "Absolute" means complete or total. "Adjacent" means next to.
Example Question #521 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PARTISAN
Neutral
Biased
Descriptive
Sluggish
Fabulous
Biased
"Partisan" means prejudiced or biased, so "biased" is the correct answer. "Neutral" is an antonym of "partisan" and "biased"; it means not helping or supporting either side or viewpoint. "Descriptive" means providing information and details about something. "Fabulous" means tremendous or exceptional. "Sluggish" means slow-moving or lazy.
Example Question #1331 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PHONY
Maternal
Fake
Genuine
Unbiased
Judicial
Fake
"Phony" means fraudulent or fake, so "fake," an adjective that means not authentic, is the correct answer. "Genuine" is an antonym of "phony" and "fake"; it means real or authentic. "Maternal" means relating to motherhood or relating to the mother's side of a family; "unbiased" means neutral, and "judicial" means having to do with law, justice, and/or the legal system.
Example Question #2134 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OBSCURE
Merry
Serendipitous
Placate
Placid
Hidden
Hidden
"Obscure" means hidden or unusual. For clarification, "merry" means happy; "serendipitous" means owed to good fortune; "placate" means appease; "placid" means easygoing, docile.
Example Question #1332 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SUBJECTIVE
Fair
Unanimous
Intelligent
Biased
Objective
Biased
"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.
Example Question #2136 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OBJECTIVE
Unfortunate
Fortunate
Dubious
Subjective
Unbiased
Unbiased
"Objective" is an antonym of "subjective." Whilst subjective means biased or based on opinions and emotions instead of facts, "objective" means unbiased or based on facts. So, "unbiased" is the correct answer. For clarification, "dubious" means uncertain, "fortunate" means lucky, and "unfortunate" means unlucky.
Example Question #2141 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FIGURATIVE
Morphed
Enlightening
Symbolic
Formless
Literal
Symbolic
"Figurative" means symbolic.
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