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Example Question #651 : Synonyms
A synonym of "potent" is __________.
arranged
derelict
indispensable
frail
mighty
mighty
"Potent" is an adjective that means "having great power, influence, or effect," so we need to pick out an adjective that means something like "powerful" or "having a strong effect." "Frail," then, cannot be the correct answer, because "frail" is an adjective that can mean "of a person: weak and delicate," "easily damaged or broken; fragile or insubstantial," or "weak in character or morals," making it an antonym, not a synonym, of "potent." "Mighty," however, is an adjective that can mean "possessing great and impressive power or strength, especially on account of size" or "of an action: performed with or requiring great strength." Because "mighty" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "potent," "mighty" is the correct answer.
Example Question #652 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Potent
Powerful
Memorable
Critical
Unfortunate
Immortal
Powerful
"Potent" means powerful; Unfortunate means unlucky; Immortal means able to live forever; Memorable means easily remembered; and Critical means important.
Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: choose the word with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Drowsy
Excited
Energetic
Tired
Loyal
Nervous
Tired
"Drowsy" means sleepy or tired.
Example Question #653 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTRICATE
Powerless
Serendipitous
Outlier
Complicated
Meaningful
Complicated
Something that is "intricate" is complex and complicated. For clarification, an "outlier" is something or somebody that is outside of the norm; "serendipitous" means owed to good fortune.
Example Question #1441 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
POTENT
Weak
Powerful
Idiotic
Disappointed
Flawless
Powerful
"Potent" means forceful or powerful, so "powerful" is the correct answer. "Weak" is an antonym of "potent" and "powerful"; it means not having strengh or power. "Disappointed" means upset or not having one's expectations met. "Idiotic" means stupid or foolish. "Flawless" means perfect or without defects.
Example Question #1442 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TORPID
Vital
Functional
Active
Dormant
Dynamic
Dormant
"Torpid" means inactive or lacking energy. While not precisely synonyms, "functional" and "active" have similar meanings. You can eliminate them. "Dynamic" and "vital" are synonyms meaning full of energy. Therefore, the only choice that fits is "dormant," which means inactive.
Example Question #632 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FEEBLE
Capable
Weak
Strong
Firm
Free
Weak
"Feeble" is an adjective that means lacking strength. Of the answer choices, "weak" has the closest meaning.
Example Question #652 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRUELING
Contagious
Contagious
Diligent
Exhausting
Diligent
Lively
Immature
Exhausting
"Grueling" means very tiring or exhausting, so "exhausting" is the correct answer. "Lively" is an antonym of "grueling" and "exhausting"; it means active or having a lot of energy. "Immature" means child-like, as one might infer from the word being a combination of the negative prefix "im-," which means not, and "mature." "Contagious" means easily spread and usually refers to a disease. "Diligent" means hard-working.
Example Question #1442 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FUTILE
Glamorous
Endless
Pointless
Purposeful
Distant
Pointless
"Futile" means of no use or pointless, so "pointless" is the correct answer. "Purposeful" is an antonym of "futile" and "pointless"; it means determined or doing something with a goal in mind. "Distant" means faraway. "Endless" means having no end or limit. "Glamorous" means lovely or alluring.
Example Question #1446 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INVINCIBLE
Cautious
Unbeatable
Weak
Obedient
Humble
Unbeatable
"Invincible" means unbeatable. "Weak" means having little power, strength, or energy, so it is an antonym, not a synonym, of "invincible." None of the other answers are close in meaning to "invincible": "humble" means not vain or modest; "cautious" means careful; and "obedient" means loyal and obeying directions.
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