STAT Verbal Reasoning and Word Analogies 2

Question 1

The scientist's findings were considered SEMINAL in the field. Which word best means 'seminal'?

Accepted Answer

Foundational

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Controversial

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Preliminary

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Experimental

Question 2

The CEO was known for her PRAGMATIC approach to business. 'Pragmatic' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Practical

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Idealistic

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Theoretical

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Ambitious

Question 3

His VERBOSE speech lost the audience's attention. 'Verbose' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Wordy

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Inspiring

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Confusing

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Lengthy

Question 4

The new policy was CONTENTIOUS among staff members. 'Contentious' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Controversial

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Popular

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Confusing

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Mandatory

Question 5

She gave an ELOQUENT speech at the ceremony. 'Eloquent' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Fluent and persuasive

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Lengthy

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Emotional

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Well-rehearsed

Question 6

The data was AMBIGUOUS, making conclusions difficult. 'Ambiguous' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Open to multiple interpretations

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Incomplete

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Inaccurate

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Overwhelming

Question 7

The professor was known for her METICULOUS research methods. 'Meticulous' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Showing great attention to detail

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Time-consuming

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Innovative

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Overly cautious