Synonyms, Antonyms, and Changes in Intensity
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SSAT Upper Level Verbal › Synonyms, Antonyms, and Changes in Intensity
Complete this analogy.
Encumber is to as contort is to twist.
burden
betray
acknowledge
assume
express
Explanation
"Contort" and "twist" are synonyms, both words mean to bend out of shape. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning as "encumber." Well, "encumber" means weigh down with, restrict the movement of. This is very similar in definition to "burden."
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BELLICOSE
Belligerent
Peaceable
Non-confrontational
Placid
Civilized
Explanation
"Bellicose" and "belligerent" share a root and are synonymous. Both adjectives refer to demonstrating aggression. The other words are antonyms to "bellicose."
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
magnanimous
generous
heartfelt
childish
explosive
futuristic
Explanation
"Magnanimous"means generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or subordinate.
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DESOLATE
Deserted
Ambitious
Passive
Belligerent
Rash
Explanation
"Desolate" means "deserted" or lacking in people or inhabitants. "Ambitious" means determined to succeed in the future. "Passive" means submissive or not engaged in what is happening. "Belligerent" means aggressive or warlike. "Rash" means reckless or not careful.
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCISIVELY
Cuttingly
Chronically
Frivolously
Vigilantly
Vacantly
Explanation
"Incisive" (usually used to describe people or thought processes) means acute, sharp, or cutting. "Chronically" means persistently. "Vacant" means empty. "Vigilant" means alert and watchful. "Frivolous" means carefree, flighty, and flippant.
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CENSORIOUS
Hypercritical
Facile
Fatuous
Dulcet
Academic
Explanation
"Censorious" means overly critical. "Academic" describes institutionalized study, usually at a university. "Dulcet" means mellifluous or sweet sounding. "Fatuous" is another word for "silly," and "facile" is a synonym for "simplistic" or superficial.
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUIXOTICALLY
Idealistically
Creatively
Zealously
Fractiously
Villainously
Explanation
"Quixotic" means hopelessly, romantically idealistic. "Villainous" is a synonym for "wicked," and "fractious" means grumpy, irritable, or unruly. "Zealous" means passionately enthusiastic. Another word for "creative" is imaginative.
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTEMPTUOUS
Disrespectful
Comical
Famous
Useful
Daring
Explanation
"Contemptuous" means disrespectful.
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INFURIATED
Enraged
Humored
Pleased
Aggravated
Annoyed
Explanation
"Infuriated" and "enraged" are synonymous adjectives describing someone who feels severe anger. "Pleased" and "humored" are antonyms. "Aggravated" and "annoyed" are synonymous with each other and may refer to someone who is irritated but not necessarily extremely angry.
Complete this analogy.
Flagrant is to brazen as is to unremarkable.
nondescript
acrimonious
grave
boisterous
truculent
Explanation
"Flagrant" and "blatant" are synonyms; both words refer tothings that are obviously and overtly offensive or in violation of the rules. To solve this analogy, you need to determine which of the answer choices is a synonym of "unremarkable." "Unremarkable" means not distinctive or having no features worth remaking on. So, the correct answer is "nondescript." Additionally, "acrimonious" refers to conflict and means bitter and spiteful; "grave" means serious and potentially threatening; "truculent" means aggressive; and "boisterous" refers to behavior and means rowdy, loud, and hard to control.