Practice Test (Middle Level: Verbal) Flashcards

OBEDIENT mean:

Answer: amenable

The word 'obedient' means willing to comply with orders or requests. Among the choices, 'amenable' means open and responsive to suggestion, or easily persuaded or controlled. This aligns closely with the definition of obedient, as an amenable person is likely to be obedient.

Finish the analogy. Greyhound is to racing as retriever is to __________.

Answer: fetching

This analogy relates a specific breed of dog to its primary characteristic or purpose. Greyhounds are renowned for their speed and are associated with racing. Similarly, Retrievers are a breed of dog specifically bred and known for their ability to 'retrieve' or 'fetch' objects, often in hunting. Therefore, 'fetching' is the most appropriate completion for the analogy.

OUTFOX mean:

Answer: Outwit

To 'outfox' someone means to defeat or trick them by being more clever or cunning. The word 'outwit' carries the same meaning, implying the use of superior ingenuity or cleverness to overcome an opponent. Therefore, 'outwit' is the closest synonym for 'outfox'.

OPTIMAL mean:

Answer: Ideal

The word 'optimal' means the best or most favorable condition or outcome. 'Ideal' means satisfying one's conception of what is perfect or most suitable. Both words convey the sense of being the best possible choice or state, making 'ideal' the closest synonym.

COWARDICE mean:

Answer: fearfulness

Cowardice refers to a lack of bravery or courage. This state is fundamentally driven by 'fearfulness', which is the feeling or showing of fear or apprehension. Therefore, 'fearfulness' is the core characteristic and closest meaning to cowardice.

DEBRIS mean:

Answer: rubble

The word 'debris' refers to scattered pieces of waste or remains, especially after destruction. 'Rubble' specifically describes waste or rough fragments of stone, brick, or concrete, often resulting from the demolition of buildings. Thus, 'rubble' is a direct and precise synonym for 'debris'.

ANTAGONIST closest meaning:

Answer: Opponent

An 'antagonist' is a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary. An 'opponent' is someone who competes with or opposes another in a contest, game, or argument. Both terms describe a person who stands against another, making 'opponent' the closest meaning.

ADJACENT mean:

Answer: Abutting

The word 'adjacent' means next to or adjoining something else. 'Abutting' means to be next to or to have a common boundary with, often used in the context of land or buildings. This makes 'abutting' a direct synonym for 'adjacent'.

DISCRIMINATE mean:

Answer: Differentiate

The word 'discriminate' can mean to make an unjust distinction, but it also means to recognize a distinction or difference. In the context of the given options, 'differentiate' is the closest synonym, meaning to recognize or ascertain what makes someone or something different. This highlights the ability to perceive distinctions.

CONTAMINATE mean:

Answer: taint

To 'contaminate' means to make something impure or unsuitable by polluting or poisoning it. The word 'taint' means to contaminate or pollute something, often implying a moral or quality degradation. Therefore, 'taint' is a direct synonym for 'contaminate'.

PRAISE mean:

Answer: laud

To 'praise' means to express warm approval or admiration of someone or something. 'Laud' means to praise a person or their achievements highly, especially in a public context. Both words convey the act of expressing high commendation, making 'laud' the closest synonym.

INNOVATIVE mean:

Answer: New

The word 'innovative' describes something that features new methods, is advanced, and original. Its core meaning revolves around novelty and originality. Therefore, 'new' is the most fundamental and direct synonym, as innovation inherently involves introducing something not seen before.

SUCCOR mean:

Answer: Assistance

The word 'succor' refers to assistance and support in times of hardship and distress. 'Assistance' means the action of helping someone with a task or problem. Both terms denote providing help or aid, making 'assistance' the closest synonym for 'succor'.

WOEFUL mean:

Answer: wretched

The word 'woeful' means characterized by, expressive of, or causing woe or sadness; it implies a state of misery or extreme unhappiness. 'Wretched' similarly describes a person in a very unhappy or unfortunate state, or something of very poor quality. Both words convey a strong sense of misery or profound unhappiness, making 'wretched' the closest synonym.

ENGRAVE mean:

Answer: inscribe

To 'engrave' means to cut or carve a text or design into the surface of a hard object. 'Inscribe' means to write or carve words or symbols on something, especially as a formal or permanent record. Both terms describe the act of permanently marking a surface by cutting or carving, making 'inscribe' the closest synonym.

FEEBLE mean:

Answer: Weak

The word 'feeble' means lacking physical strength, especially due to age or illness. 'Weak' means lacking the power to perform physically demanding tasks or having little physical strength or energy. Both words describe a state of diminished strength or vigor, making 'weak' the closest synonym for 'feeble'.

PRIME mean:

Answer: Main

The word 'prime' can mean of first importance, main, or fundamental. 'Main' means chief in size or importance. In this context, both words refer to something that is primary, principal, or most significant. Therefore, 'main' is the closest synonym for 'prime'.

PRACTICAL mean:

Answer: having great usefulness

Correct answer: having great usefulness PRACTICAL means having great usefulness

HOSPITABLE mean:

Answer: welcoming

Correct answer: welcoming HOSPITABLE means welcoming

ALLEVIATE mean:

Answer: Ease

Correct answer: Ease ”Alleviate" is a verb that means to make something bad less intense. Of the answer choices, "ease” has the closest meaning.