Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, and Variety - SSAT Upper Level Verbal
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VAPID
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VAPID
“Vapid” is an adjective that means “offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; empty” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “not stimulating or challenging.” That means that “intriguing” cannot be the correct answer, because “intriguing” means “arousing one’s curiosity or interest; fascinating,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “vapid.” “Insipid,” however, is an adjective that means either “lacking flavor” or “lacking vigor or interest,” and because “insipid” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “vapid,” “insipid” is the correct answer.
“Vapid” is an adjective that means “offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; empty” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “not stimulating or challenging.” That means that “intriguing” cannot be the correct answer, because “intriguing” means “arousing one’s curiosity or interest; fascinating,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “vapid.” “Insipid,” however, is an adjective that means either “lacking flavor” or “lacking vigor or interest,” and because “insipid” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “vapid,” “insipid” is the correct answer.
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RIFE.
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RIFE.
“Rife” means common or found frequently. Usually you will hear as part of the expression something was rife with something. For example, her hair was rife with lice. The correct synonym is “common.”
“Rife” means common or found frequently. Usually you will hear as part of the expression something was rife with something. For example, her hair was rife with lice. The correct synonym is “common.”
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BANAL
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BANAL
"Banal" means overused or "commonplace."
"Banal" means overused or "commonplace."
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BEREFT.
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BEREFT.
To be “bereft” means to be lacking. As in, “she was bereft of ideas, having tried everything.” For clarification, "excess," "surfeit" and "surplus" are all synonyms and mean to have too much of something; as such they are antonyms of “bereft” and “lacking.”
To be “bereft” means to be lacking. As in, “she was bereft of ideas, having tried everything.” For clarification, "excess," "surfeit" and "surplus" are all synonyms and mean to have too much of something; as such they are antonyms of “bereft” and “lacking.”
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TANTAMOUNT
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TANTAMOUNT
"Tantamount" means equal to.
"Tantamount" means equal to.
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INCONGRUOUS
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INCONGRUOUS
"Incongruous" means out of place or incompatible. The best answer choice is the word, "disagreeing."
"Incongruous" means out of place or incompatible. The best answer choice is the word, "disagreeing."
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INEXHAUSTIBLE
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INEXHAUSTIBLE
"Inexhaustible" means existing in abundance, or unlimited.
"Inexhaustible" means existing in abundance, or unlimited.
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EXORBITANT
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EXORBITANT
“Exorbitant” is an adjective that refers to a price or amount charged and means “unreasonably high,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “unreasonably high.” That means that “reasonable” cannot be the correct answer, because “reasonable” means “as much as is appropriate,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “exorbitant.” “Excessive,” however, is an adjective that means “more than is necessary, normal, or desirable,” and because “excessive” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “exorbitant,” “excessive” is the correct answer.
“Exorbitant” is an adjective that refers to a price or amount charged and means “unreasonably high,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “unreasonably high.” That means that “reasonable” cannot be the correct answer, because “reasonable” means “as much as is appropriate,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “exorbitant.” “Excessive,” however, is an adjective that means “more than is necessary, normal, or desirable,” and because “excessive” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “exorbitant,” “excessive” is the correct answer.
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ABUNDANT.
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ABUNDANT.
“Abundant” means plentiful, or well-supplied. For clarification, serendipitous means fortunate or relating to good fortune; vain can either mean pointless when used to describe an activity or action or it can mean obsessed with one’s own image if used to describe a person; poignant means moving, or particularly penetrating and perceptive.
“Abundant” means plentiful, or well-supplied. For clarification, serendipitous means fortunate or relating to good fortune; vain can either mean pointless when used to describe an activity or action or it can mean obsessed with one’s own image if used to describe a person; poignant means moving, or particularly penetrating and perceptive.
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HACKNEYED.
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HACKNEYED.
“Hackneyed” means cliché or trite. For clarification, demented means crazy and frenzied; appropriate means fitting.
“Hackneyed” means cliché or trite. For clarification, demented means crazy and frenzied; appropriate means fitting.
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VAPID.
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VAPID.
“Vapid” means bland, weak or lifeless. For clarification, dignified means noble and imposing; acrid means choking or unpleasant.
“Vapid” means bland, weak or lifeless. For clarification, dignified means noble and imposing; acrid means choking or unpleasant.
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LACKLUSTER.
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LACKLUSTER.
“Lackluster” means uninspiring or not good enough. For clarification, it is loosely an antonym of “motivating.”
“Lackluster” means uninspiring or not good enough. For clarification, it is loosely an antonym of “motivating.”
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STERLING
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STERLING
"Sterling" means excellent or valuable.
"Sterling" means excellent or valuable.
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DERIVATIVE
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DERIVATIVE
“Derivative” means unoriginal or derived from an earlier idea. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all antonyms of derivative.
“Derivative” means unoriginal or derived from an earlier idea. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all antonyms of derivative.
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Abundant
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Abundant
"Abundant" means a lot; Diminutive means small; Famished means starving or without food; Dehydrated means without water or thirsty; and Implacable means cannot be be satsifed.
"Abundant" means a lot; Diminutive means small; Famished means starving or without food; Dehydrated means without water or thirsty; and Implacable means cannot be be satsifed.
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IMPECCABLE
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IMPECCABLE
"Impeccable" means faultless or flawless.
"Impeccable" means faultless or flawless.
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EXORBITANT
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EXORBITANT
"Exorbitant" means excessive; Facile means easy; Hapless means unlucky; Imprudent means not careful; and Joyful means very happy.
"Exorbitant" means excessive; Facile means easy; Hapless means unlucky; Imprudent means not careful; and Joyful means very happy.
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LACKLUSTER
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LACKLUSTER
"Lackluster" means lacking in vitality, or uninspired.
"Lackluster" means lacking in vitality, or uninspired.
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EXECRABLE
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EXECRABLE
"Execrable" means detestable or very bad.
"Execrable" means detestable or very bad.
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INSIPID
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INSIPID
"Insipid" means dull or bland.
"Insipid" means dull or bland.
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