Amazon MBA: Verbal Reasoning 2

Question 1

Choose the word most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to 'ABUNDANT'.

Accepted Answer

Scarce

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Plentiful

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Ample

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Copious

Question 2

Select the word that best completes the sentence: 'Despite the manager's _____ tone, employees sensed her underlying frustration.'

Accepted Answer

Composed

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Hostile

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Frantic

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Belligerent

Question 3

Identify the grammatically correct sentence.

Accepted Answer

Neither the CEO nor the directors were available.

Answer

Neither the CEO nor the directors was available.

Answer

Neither the CEO or the directors were available.

Answer

Neither the CEO nor the directors is available.

Question 4

A passage argues that remote work boosts productivity by cutting commute time. Which statement, if true, MOST weakens this argument?

Accepted Answer

Remote workers report more distractions at home that offset commute savings.

Answer

Commutes in major cities average over an hour daily.

Answer

Many firms have adopted hybrid schedules.

Answer

Office rent costs have risen sharply.

Question 5

Choose the word that is a synonym for 'METICULOUS'.

Accepted Answer

Thorough

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Careless

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Hasty

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Vague

Question 6

Complete the analogy: AUTHOR is to NOVEL as COMPOSER is to ____.

Accepted Answer

Symphony

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Orchestra

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Audience

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Stage

Question 7

In the sentence 'The data clearly indicates a downward trend,' which word is used incorrectly in formal usage?

Accepted Answer

indicates

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clearly

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downward

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trend