OLSAT OLSAT Verbal Reasoning 2

Question 1

Which pair of words are antonyms?

Accepted Answer

Talkative / Reserved

Answer

Talkative means very communicative; reserved means quiet and restrained — these are antonyms.

Question 2

Biologist : Cell :: Astronomer : ___

Accepted Answer

Galaxy

Answer

A biologist studies cells, and an astronomer studies galaxies (and other celestial objects).

Question 3

Which conclusion follows logically: 'All athletes train hard. Maria trains hard.' Therefore ___.

Accepted Answer

Maria might be an athlete

Answer

Training hard is necessary but not sufficient to conclude Maria is an athlete — other people train hard too.

Question 4

Which word means 'to make something less severe'?

Accepted Answer

Mitigate

Answer

Mitigate means to make something less severe, serious, or painful.

Question 5

Sycophant is to flattery as bully is to ___.

Accepted Answer

Intimidation

Answer

A sycophant uses flattery; a bully uses intimidation.

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