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Example Question #1401 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
REMOTE
Distant
Close
Slow
Dull
Decreasing
Distant
"Distant," which means secluded, is a synonym of "remote." The definition of "remote"Â is out-of-the-way or far apart.
Example Question #1402 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADJACENT
Abounding
Whimsical
Abutting
Noncontiguous
Awry
Abutting
"Adjacent" is an adjective that means nearby or connected by a shared border so we need to pick out another adjective that also means near or sharing a border. While "noncontiguous" may look like a correct answer, because "contiguous" is used to describe two things that are right next to each other, the "non-" prefix means not, so "noncontiguous" means not immediately next to each other. So, "noncontiguous" is an antonym of "adjacent" and can't be the right answer. "Abutting," however, means bordering, and since "abutting" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "adjacent," "abutting" is the correct answer.
Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DESOLATE
Friendly
Empty
Desperate
Bright
Temporary
Empty
"Desolate" is an adjective defined as barren or deserted. Of the answer choices, "empty" has the closest meaning.
Example Question #2205 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LINEAR
Skillful
Grimy
Straight
Fresh
Angered
Straight
"Linear" means ordered in a straight line, so "straight" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "linear": "angered" means angry or upset; "grimy" means dirty or filthy; "skillful" means being an expert at a certain activity; and "fresh" means new and recent.
Example Question #2206 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
REMOTE
RobustÂ
KeenÂ
Ravenous
ImpassiveÂ
DistantÂ
DistantÂ
If someone or something is "remote," that person or thing is distant and hard to reach. For clarification, "impassive" means not caring, "keen" means eager, "robust" means healthy or vigorous, and "ravenous" means very hungry.
Example Question #2207 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONGESTED
Disgusting
Unethical
Empty
Blocked up
Clear
Blocked up
"Congested" means blocked up.
Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARCHAIC
Permanent
Ephemeral
Antiquated
New
Eternal
Antiquated
"Archaic" means "antiquated" or having the characteristics of an earlier period.
"Permanent" means everlasting, existing perpetually.
"Ephemeral" means lasting a very short time.
"Eternal" means without beginning or end, always existing.
"New" means of recent origin.
Example Question #1405 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DORMANT
Active
Abnormal
Immaculate
Rock-like
Inactive
Inactive
"Dormant" means inactive or sleeping.
"Immaculate" means completely clean, or devoid of any corruption.
"Abnormal" means not normal, strange or bizarre.
"Rock-like" means having the quality of a rock, and often is used to mean steadfast or loyal.
"Active" means alive or in a state of movement.
Example Question #2209 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TEMPORARY
Temperament
Temple
Temptation
Temporal
Temperature
Temporal
Although all of these words share a similar root (temp-), the word "temporal" is closest in meaning to the word "temporary." Both words can be used to refer to a period of time.
Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPUN
Sardonic
Narrative
Handcrafted
Sarcastic
Revolved
Revolved
Something that "revolves" spins around. "Handcrafted" means made by hand, and "narrative" is the adjective form of narration (storytelling). "Sarcastic" and "sardonic" are synonyms, and both indicate the use of irony in order to mock.
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