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Example Question #1718 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RASH
Cheerful
Direct
Aggressive
Reckless
Iconic
Reckless
"Rash" means hasty and reckless. "Direct" and "indirect" are antonyms, as are "cheerful" and "unhappy." "Iconic" means classic. "Aggressive" means antagonistic and hostile.
Example Question #1719 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISTRAUGHT
Grim
Bewildered
Bashful
Dismal
Distressed
Distressed
"Distraught" means distressed and upset. "Bashful" means shy, and "bewildered" means confused or confounded. "Dismal" means glum and dreary, and "grim" means dark, stern, or dire, depending on context.
Example Question #1720 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARDENT
Illustrious
Avid
Eminent
Zealous
Parochial
Zealous
"Ardent" means fervid, passionate, or zealous. "Parochial" and "provincial" are synonyms, as are "eminent" and "illustrious." "Avid" means keen and eager.
Example Question #1721 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
HOSTILE
Livid
Skeptical
Euphoric
Envious
Inimical
Inimical
"Hostile" and "inimical" are synonyms. "Envious" means jealous, "skeptical" means dubious, and "euphoric" means ecstatic. "Livid" means extremely angry.
Example Question #1722 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
CONFOUNDED
Superficial
Bewildered
Abrasive
Acerbic
Supercilious
Bewildered
"Confounded" means "bewildered" or puzzled. "Abrasive" means harsh or rough. "Superficial" means shallow, and "supercilious" means haughty or arrogant. "Acerbic" and "caustic" are synonyms.
Example Question #1723 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
EBULLIENT
Exuberant
Forbidding
Deleterious
Imminent
Decadent
Exuberant
"Ebullient" and "exuberant" both mean very happy and cheerful. "Imminent" means upcoming or impending. "Deleterious" mean harmful, and "decadent" means dissolute or morally degenerate. "Forbidding" means grim or unwelcoming.
Example Question #1724 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
SLEEPY
Somnolent
Lascivious
Convincing
Bashful
Sugary
Somnolent
"Somnolent" is another word for "sleepy." "Sugary" means sweet, and "lascivious" means lecherous, lustful. "Bashful" is another word for shy, and "convincing" means persuasive.
Example Question #1725 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HISTRIONIC
Theatrical
Inane
Capacious
Insipid
Recondite
Theatrical
The adjective "histrionic" is used to describe someone who is overly dramatic or theatrical. Additionally, "recondite" means (of knowledge) known by only a few people, arcane and esoteric; "insipid" means tasteless, lacking flavor or character; "capacious" means roomy, spacious, voluminous; "inane" means pointless and stupid, meaningless.
Example Question #1726 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCENSED
Lenient
Calm
Alone
Happy
Angry
Angry
The adjective "incensed" means made furious by, deeply angry at. Additionally, "lenient" means tolerant, not strict.
Example Question #1727 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVERSE
Unwilling
Untimely
Unfortunate
Unlikely
Unbecoming
Unwilling
The adjective "averse" means opposed to, "unwilling." Additionally, "untimely" means happening at the wrong or an inappropriate time; "unbecoming" means not flattering, not attractive, inappropriate.
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