- What does lyre mean in the following sentence?
- Stringed instrument in the harp class.
- Percussion instrument.
- Wind instrument in the wind class.
- Rhythmic percussion device.
To abdicate means to relinquish or give up a throne, power, right, or responsibility. It does not mean to sell (B), reinvest in (C), or auction (D).
- What does labyrinth mean in the following sentence?
- Sound.
- Noise.
- Maze.
- Bulwarks.
A labyrinth is a maze. It is not a sound (A) or noise (B). Bulwarks (D) are ramparts, walls, or defenses, not mazes or labyrinths.
- What does sonata mean in the following sentence?
- Instrumental composition.
- Piano.
- Nauseating.
- Vocal score.
A sonata is an instrumental composition, i.e. a musical piece written for an instrument or instruments, not including voice. It does not mean a piano (B), a play (C), or a vocal score (D).
- What does peevish mean in the following sentence?
- Immovable.
- Guilty.
- Play.
- Irritable.
Peevish means irritable, annoyed, or ill-humored. It does not mean immovable (A), guilty (B), or play (C).
- What does piccolo mean in the following sentence?
- Small flute.
- Large flute.
- Small drum.
- Small triangle.
A piccolo is a smaller version of the flute. It is not a large flute (B), small drum (C), or triangle (D).
- What does remiss mean in the following sentence?
- Timely.
- Negligent.
- Irritable.
- Impoverished.
Remiss means negligent, lax, careless, or slow. Timely (A) is an antonym. Irritable (C) and impoverished (D) are unrelated.
- What does sapient mean in the following sentence?
- Useless.
- Possessing wisdom.
- Perceptual.
- Limited.
Sapient means wise or knowledgeable. It does not mean useless (A), perceptual (C), or limited (D).
- What does specious mean in the following sentence?
- Inspired.
- Insufficient.
- Limited.
- Falsely plausible.
Specious means falsely plausible—appearing to be true but actually misleading. It does not mean inspired (A), insufficient (B), or limited (C).
- What does tolerant mean in the following sentence?
- Tireless.
- Calm.
- Indulgent.
- Laborious.
Tolerant means indulgent, permissive, or patient. It does not mean tireless (A), calm (B), or laborious (D).
- What does verbose mean in the following sentence?
- Wordy.
- Expressive.
- Limited.
- Punitive.
Verbose means wordy. It does not mean expressive (B), limited (C), or punitive (D).
- What does abhorrence mean in the following sentence?
- Rationale.
- Hatred.
- Tremor.
- Belief.
Abhorrence means hatred. It does not mean rationale (A), tremor (C), or belief (D).
- What does distraught mean in the following sentence?
- Reckless.
- Shifty.
- Distressed.
- Unreasonable.
Distraught means deeply upset or agitated. It does not mean reckless (A), shifty (B), or unreasonable (D).
- What does somber mean in the following sentence?
- Angry.
- Bitter.
- Melancholy.
- Excited.
Somber means melancholy or sad. It does not mean angry (A), bitter (B), or excited (D).
- What does acme mean in the following sentence?
- Highest point.
- End.
- Bottom.
- Entrance.
Acme means the highest point or peak. It does not mean end (B), bottom (C), or entrance (D).
- What does genteel mean in the following sentence?
- Refined.
- Ambiguous.
- Smug.
- Loathsome.
Genteel means refined or cultured. It does not mean ambiguous (B), smug (C), or loathsome (D).
- What does mollify mean in the following sentence?
- Teach.
- Threaten.
- Soothe.
- Distract.
To mollify is to appease, soothe, or calm. It does not mean to teach (A), threaten (B), or distract (D).
- What does ponder mean in the following sentence?
- Resolve.
- Meditate.
- Discuss.
- Fret.
To ponder means to think deeply or meditate. It does not mean resolve (A), discuss (C), or fret (D).
- What does unbridled mean in the following sentence?
- Unrestrained.
- Unequaled.
- Underachieved.
- Distressed.
Unbridled means unrestrained or uncontrolled. It does not mean unequaled (B), underachieved (C), or distressed (D).
- What does zephyr mean in the following sentence?
- Cloud.
- Tree.
- Shade.
- Wind.
A zephyr is a light breeze or wind. It is not a cloud (A), tree (B), or shade (C).