- 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).