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Example Question #2535 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ONEROUS
Difficult
Excessive
Vacuous
Vituperative
Phlegmatic
Difficult
"Onerous" means difficult and burdensome. "Vacuous" means silly and inane, and "vituperative" means bitter and abusive. "Phlegmatic" is a synonym for "calm" and "composed." "Excessive" means too much.
Example Question #3291 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DAUNTING
Gauche
Immutable
Formidable
Malleable
Enervated
Formidable
"Daunting" and "formidable" are synonyms that mean intimidating. "Immutable" means unchanging, which is an antonym for "malleable," or flexible and easily changing. "Gauche" is a synonym for "inelegant" and "tasteless." "Enervated" means weakened and lacking in energy.
Example Question #3292 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXIGENT
Baronial
Frenzied
Urgent
Garish
Impecunious
Urgent
"Exigent" means "urgent" and dire. "Impecunious" means penniless and destitute. "Baronial" means grand and stately. "Frenzied" is a synonym for "frantic," and "garish" is a synonym for "tawdry."
Example Question #3293 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPECIOUS
Onerous
Advantageous
Strenuous
Gleeful
Misleading
Misleading
"Specious" means deceitful or "misleading." "Onerous" and "strenuous" are synonyms that both mean laborious, difficult. "Gleeful" means delightful, joyful. "Advantageous" and "beneficial" are synonyms.
Example Question #2537 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LAUDATORY
Congratulatory
Euphoric
Supercilious
Munificent
Distraught
Congratulatory
"Laudatory" means "congratulatory" and complimentary. "Munificent" is a synonym for "bountiful" or generous. "Distraught" is a synonym for "distressed." "Euphoric" means ecstatic or elated. "Supercilious" means haughty, arrogant.
Example Question #2538 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BIZARRE
Impeccable
Unusual
Common
Derelict
Soft
Unusual
The adjective "bizarre" means weird, unfamiliar and unusual. Additionally, "impeccable" means flawless, perfect; "derelict" means (of a building) in poor condition, falling down.
Example Question #2541 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISPARATE
Dispassionate
Subjective
Contrasting
Objective
Benighted
Contrasting
The adjective "disparate" means different from, distinct and varied, contrasting. Additionally, "objective" means unbiased and "subjective" means biased, based on one's own perceptions - these two words are antonyms. Finally, "benighted" means ignorant; "dispassionate" means calm, under control.
Example Question #3291 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PREVALENT
Ambiguous
Widespread
Profane
Unknown
Portentous
Widespread
The adjective "prevalent" means widespread, common in a certain large area. Additionally, "ambiguous" means vague, unclear; "profane" means irreverent, sacrilegious, offensive (particularly to a religion); "portentous" means ominous, suggesting something negative might happen.
Example Question #2542 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPURIOUS
Apocryphal
Evasive
Exotic
Contrite
Adulterated
Apocryphal
"Spurious" means fictitious or "apocryphal." "Exotic" means strange or foreign, and "contrite" means penitent or repentant. "Elusive" is a synonym for "evasive." "Adulterated" means contaminated or impure.
Example Question #2543 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FALLACIOUS
Distraught
Despondent
Erroneous
Illusory
Inimical
Erroneous
"Fallacious" is another word for falsified or "erroneous." "Inimical" means hostile, and "illusory" means delusive. "Distraught" means distressed. "Despondent" is another word for despairing.
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