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OLSAT Verbal Reasoning Flashcards

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  1. Which pair of words are antonyms?

    Answer: Talkative / Reserved

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

  2. Biologist : Cell :: Astronomer : ___

    Answer: Galaxy

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

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

    Answer: Maria might be an athlete

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

  4. Which word means 'to make something less severe'?

    Answer: Mitigate

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

  5. Sycophant is to flattery as bully is to ___.

    Answer: Intimidation

    A sycophant uses flattery; a bully uses intimidation.

  6. Choose the best word: The diplomat tried to ___ the tensions between the two nations.

    Answer: Defuse

    Defuse means to reduce tension or danger, which is what a diplomat would aim to do.

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