CFAT Verbal Skills

Question 1

The mirror is to reflective. The glass is to:

Accepted Answer

Transparent

Answer

This is an analogy question based on primary characteristics. A mirror's defining characteristic is its ability to be reflective. Similarly, the defining characteristic of glass, in this context, is its ability to be transparent, allowing light to pass through.

Question 2

What is histionic speech?

Accepted Answer

A melodramatic speech

Answer

The word 'histrionic' describes something that is overly theatrical or melodramatic in character or style. Therefore, 'histrionic speech' refers to a speech that is excessively dramatic, exaggerated, or emotional. 'A melodramatic speech' is the most accurate definition among the choices.

Question 3

"Maladroit" certainly implies:

Accepted Answer

Unskillful

Answer

The word 'maladroit' is derived from French, combining 'mal' (badly) and 'adroit' (skillful). Thus, it directly means clumsy or unskillful. The correct option, 'Unskillful,' accurately captures the core meaning of the term.

Question 4

Clout most nearly signifies

Accepted Answer

Prestige

Answer

In contemporary usage, 'clout' most commonly refers to influence, power, or prestige, especially in a political or social context. While it can also mean a heavy blow, 'Prestige' is the closest synonym for its meaning of having significant sway or standing. The other options do not fit this common meaning.

Question 5

Please choose two words with a comparable connection.
bear : bare

Accepted Answer

hare : hair

Answer

The relationship between 'bear' and 'bare' is that they are homophones – words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings. Among the given options, 'hare' and 'hair' exhibit the same homophonic relationship. They are pronounced identically but are spelled differently and have distinct meanings.

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CFAT Verbal Skills