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Example Question #1 : Hspt Verbal Skills
Modify most nearly means
alter
stop
force
soothe
alter
"Modify" means "to change or alter", so alter is the best answer.
Example Question #2 : Hspt Verbal Skills
Incinerate most nearly means
choose
start
burn
climb
burn
"Incinerate" means to "cause to burn to ashes".
Example Question #1 : Synonyms
"Agile" most nearly means __________.
tricky
calculating
devious
quick
sloppy
quick
Someone who is "agile" is able to move quickly and with great coordination. Therefore, "quick," or speedy, will be our best synonym.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms
"Lethargic" most nearly means __________.
lucid
agile
slow
frigid
dextrous
slow
"Lethargic," coming from the noun "lethargy," means someone who is being slow or sluggish, or does not want to move or do anything. It could mean lazy or just tired. In this case, "slow" is our best choice.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms
Vague most nearly means:
An antonym of "precise" is __________.
careful
unspecific
thoughtful
evil
sluggish
unspecific
"Precise" means exact, so we need to pick out a word that means not exact. A synonym of "exact" is "specific," so "unspecific," which means not specific, is the correct answer.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms
"Avarice" most nearly means __________.
hunger
passion
greed
anger
laziness
greed
"Avarice" means greed, so "greed" is the correct answer.
Example Question #2 : Hspt Verbal Skills
"Lucid" most nearly means __________.
relaxed
unintentional
reflective
understandable
useless
understandable
"Lucid" comes from the Latin root "lux" meaning light. It means clear, understandable, or bright. So, "understandable" is the correct answer.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms
"Archaic" most nearly means __________.
meaningless
old
new
frustrating
useless
old
Something that is "archaic" is very old and usually no longer in use. For instance, there are some words in Old English that are still technically English but are never used; these words would be considered archaic. Therefore, "old" is our best choice.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms
"Tenuous" most nearly means __________.
weak
early
rough
empty
strong
weak
"Tenuous" usually means thin or weak, so "weak" is the correct answer.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms
"Frugal" most nearly means __________.
easy
thrifty
generous
lavish
melancholic
thrifty
Someone who is "frugal" does not like to spend money—they hunt for deals and get the most out of every penny. While they're not necessarily greedy, they would definitely be "thrifty."
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