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Example Questions
Example Question #1 : Synonyms
Modify most nearly means
stop
force
soothe
alter
alter
"Modify" means "to change or alter", so alter is the best answer.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms
Incinerate most nearly means
start
choose
burn
climb
burn
"Incinerate" means to "cause to burn to ashes".
Example Question #1 : Synonyms
"Agile" most nearly means __________.
quick
calculating
devious
tricky
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 #2 : Synonyms
"Lethargic" most nearly means __________.
frigid
slow
agile
lucid
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 #2 : Hspt Verbal Skills
Vague most nearly means:
An antonym of "precise" is __________.
unspecific
thoughtful
careful
sluggish
evil
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 #3 : Synonyms
"Avarice" most nearly means __________.
laziness
hunger
greed
passion
anger
greed
"Avarice" means greed, so "greed" is the correct answer.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms
"Lucid" most nearly means __________.
useless
understandable
reflective
unintentional
relaxed
understandable
"Lucid" comes from the Latin root "lux" meaning light. It means clear, understandable, or bright. So, "understandable" is the correct answer.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms
"Archaic" most nearly means __________.
frustrating
new
meaningless
useless
old
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 #6 : Synonyms
"Tenuous" most nearly means __________.
rough
weak
strong
empty
early
weak
"Tenuous" usually means thin or weak, so "weak" is the correct answer.
Example Question #10 : Synonyms
"Frugal" most nearly means __________.
lavish
easy
melancholic
generous
thrifty
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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