Question 1

IDEAL is the opposite of

Accepted Answer

The opposite of ideal would be flawed:
Ideal: a standard or principle that is regarded as perfect
The ideal nurse is patient, empathetic, and has strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
Flawed: having a fundamental weakness or imperfection
I will try my best but, like every other human, I am flawed in many areas. 
The meanings of the remaining answer choices are similar to the meaning of the word 'ideal':
Perfect: having all the required or desirable elements; as good as it is possible to be
300 is a perfect score in bowling. It is achieved by bowling 12 strikes in a row.
Absolute: a value or principle that can be regarded as universally valid
Absolute zero is the lowest temperature that is theoretically possible, at which there is zero motion of particles that create heat. It is zero on the Kelvin scale, equivalent to -273.15°C or -459.67°F. 
Quintessential: representing the most perfect or typical example of something 
Cheryl is the quintessential soccer mom. She takes her son to soccer practice in a minivan.
Complete: having all the necessary parts to be the greatest extent or degree of something
I only need to catch one more Pokemon to complete my Pokedex.

Question 2

3 ¹/₂ feet of ribbon sells for $2.00. How much will 1³/₄ feet of ribbon cost? (Enter monetary value e.g. $1.23).

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The answer of 3 ¹/₂ feet of ribbon sells for...

Question 3

What is the next number in the series?
1/1600   1/800   1/400   1/200   1/100   __?__

Accepted Answer

The pattern is n x 2, x 2, x 2…
Each number is multiplied by 2.
Another way to look at this pattern is that the denominator (the bottom number in the fraction) is divided by 2 each time.
1/1600 x 2 = 1/800 x 2 = 1/400 x 2 = 1/200 x 2 = 1/100 x 2 = 1/50

Question 4

VERBOSE is the opposite of

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The opposite of verbose would be succinct:
Verbose: expressed in more words than needed
My uncle can be quite verbose - he just won't shut up sometimes.
Succinct: briefly and clearly expressed
I appreciate how succinct and to the point her emails are. 
The meanings of the remaining answer choices are similar to the meaning of the word 'labyrinth':
Garrulous: excessively talkative, especially on unimportant matters
My flight was a nightmare as I sat next to a garrulous man who would not stop talking to me even though I had my headphones on.
Voluble: a way to describe someone who won't stop talking
I am normally quiet, but I become voluble when I have had a few beers.
Loquacious: talkative
I am normally quiet, but I become loquacious when I have had a few beers.
Long-winded: someone that talks for too long
The preacher's long-winded service made us late for kickoff.

Question 5

The words LABYRINTH and MAZE have __?__ meanings.

Accepted Answer

A labyrinth is a maze. Both of these words refer to a complex network of passages.

Question 6

What is the next number in the series?
41   35   29   23   17   __?__

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the next number in the...

Question 7

DISTRAUGHT is the opposite of

Accepted Answer

The opposite of distraught would be composed:
Distraught: very worried or upset
We were distraught when our puppy ran away.
Composed: stable; in control
I will try to remain composed even if they run out of bacon. 
The meanings of the remaining answer choices are similar to the meaning of the word 'labyrinth':
Worried: anxious or upset about something
I am worried about the buffet running out of bacon.
Fraught: to be filled with something - usually something bad.
The family dinner was fraught with awkward moments when I told my parents I quit nursing school to become a competitive hot dog eater.
Overwrought: deeply overwhelmed
The overwrought mom frantically searched for her son at the park.
Frenzied: uncontrollable anxiety
The mother was frenzied when she could not find her son at the park.

Question 8

What is the next number in the series?
127   105   83   61   39   __?__

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the next number in the...

Question 9

The words ABOMINABLE and LOATHSOME have __?__ meanings.

Accepted Answer

Abominable: detestable; repugnant
Loathsome: revolting; repulsive

Question 10

CHASTISE is the opposite of

Accepted Answer

The opposite of chastise would be praise:
Chastise: to harshly criticize someone for doing something wrong
The coach is popular with the players because he encourages them frequently and does not chastise them when they make mistakes.
Praise: to express warm approval or admiration for someone or something
She was praised for her philanthropic efforts. 
The meanings of the remaining answer choices are similar to the meaning of the word 'chastise':
Chasten: to punish or reprimand someone
The teacher chastened the student for not turning in the assignment on time.
Chide: to scold
I don't want my boss to chide me for being late again.
Rebuke: to scold
The mother rebuked the misbehaving child.
Admonish: to scold
I don't want my boss to admonish me for being late again.

Question 11

Fuel sells for 15 ¹/₂ cents per ounce. How much would you save if you bought a 100-ounce container for $12.25? (Enter monetary value e.g. $12.34).

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fuel sells for 15 ¹/₂ cents per...

Question 12

Assume the first two statements are true. Is the final one True, False, or Uncertain?
All employees at Steel Inc. were hired by Mr. Booth. Nancy Sanders works at Steel Inc. Nancy Sanders was hired by Mr. Booth.

Accepted Answer

The second sentence states that Nancy Sanders works at Steel Inc., meaning that she is an employee at Steel Inc. Since all employees at Steel Inc. were hired by Mr. Booth, it can be logically deduced that Nancy Sanders was hired by Mr. Booth. Therefore, the answer is True.

Question 13

INCONSISTENT is the opposite of

Accepted Answer

The opposite of inconsistent would be predictable:
Inconsistent: not staying the same throughout; flip-flopping
The team's play was inconsistent. Sometimes they were good and other times they were terrible.
Predictable: to behave in a way that is expected; not surprising
My husband is so predictable. I always know what he is going to do. 
The meanings of the remaining answer choices are similar to the meaning of the word 'labyrinth':
Variable: to not have a fixed pattern; something that is likely to change
A variable rate loan is a loan where the interest rate can change over time.
Fickle: to change your mind a lot
I can never trust fickle people to do what they say.
Unsteady: likely to fall, shake, or move; likely to change
The woman with vertigo was unsteady on her feet.
Erratic: unpredictable; all over the place
The CEO's erratic behavior led employees to assume that something was wrong with the company.

Question 14

The words ILLITERATE and ILLEGAL have __?__ meanings.

Accepted Answer

illiterate: not able to read or write
Illegal: forbidden by law

Question 15

BITTER is the opposite of

Accepted Answer

The opposite of bitter would be sweet:
Bitter: having a sharp, pungent taste or smell
Black coffee, arugula, and dill are all examples of bitter foods.
Sweet: having a pleasant taste or characteristic similar to sugar
Honey, candy and most fruits are sweet. 
The meanings of the remaining answer choices are similar to the meaning of the word 'bitter':
Tart: sharp or acidic in taste
Lemons are tart.
Pungent: having a sharply strong taste or smell
A pungent odor filled the room when he took off his running shoes.
Acrid: something that is unpleasantly bitter or pungent
The acrid sulfur smell made me feel sick.
Harsh: unpleasantly rough to the senses
The wine was so harsh that it was like drinking vinegar.

Question 16

The words ALERT and VIGILANT have __?__ meanings.

Accepted Answer

Alert: quick to notice any unusual and potentially dangerous or difficult circumstances
Vigilant: quick to notice any unusual and potentially dangerous or difficult circumstances

Question 17

1 ¹/₅ pounds of cement sells for $1.20. How much will 3 pounds of cement cost? (Enter monetary value e.g. $1.23).

Accepted Answer

The answer of 1 ¹/₅ pounds of cement sells for...

Question 18

The words VANQUISH and RELINQUISH have __?__ meanings.

Accepted Answer

Vanquish: to thoroughly defeat somebody
Relinquish: to surrender; to give up

Question 19

A boy is 16 years old and his sister is twice as old. When the boy is 25 years old, his sister will be __?__ years old. (Enter numerical values only).

Accepted Answer

The answer of A boy is 16 years old and...

Question 20

The words DECEIVE and DECIDE have __?__ meanings.

Accepted Answer

Deceive: to purposefully mislead
Decide: to choose or agree

Exam 1: Wonderlic SLE Practice Test

IDEAL is the opposite of

3 ¹/₂ feet of ribbon sells for $2.00. How much will 1³/₄ feet of ribbon cost? (Enter monetary value e.g. $1.23).

What is the next number in the series? 1/1600 1/800 1/400 1/200 1/100 ?

VERBOSE is the opposite of

The words LABYRINTH and MAZE have ? meanings.

What is the next number in the series? 41 35 29 23 17 ?

DISTRAUGHT is the opposite of

What is the next number in the series? 127 105 83 61 39 ?

The words ABOMINABLE and LOATHSOME have ? meanings.

CHASTISE is the opposite of

Fuel sells for 15 ¹/₂ cents per ounce. How much would you save if you bought a 100-ounce container for $12.25? (Enter monetary value e.g. $12.34).

Assume the first two statements are true. Is the final one True, False, or Uncertain? All employees at Steel Inc. were hired by Mr. Booth. Nancy Sanders works at Steel Inc. Nancy Sanders was hired by Mr. Booth.

INCONSISTENT is the opposite of

The words ILLITERATE and ILLEGAL have ? meanings.

BITTER is the opposite of

The words ALERT and VIGILANT have ? meanings.

1 ¹/₅ pounds of cement sells for $1.20. How much will 3 pounds of cement cost? (Enter monetary value e.g. $1.23).

The words VANQUISH and RELINQUISH have ? meanings.

A boy is 16 years old and his sister is twice as old. When the boy is 25 years old, his sister will be ? years old. (Enter numerical values only).

The words DECEIVE and DECIDE have ? meanings.

Exam 1: Wonderlic SLE Practice Test

IDEAL is the opposite of

3 1/2 feet of ribbon sells for $2.00. How much will 13/4 feet of ribbon cost? (Enter monetary value e.g. $1.23).

What is the next number in the series? 1/1600 1/800 1/400 1/200 1/100 __?__

VERBOSE is the opposite of

The words LABYRINTH and MAZE have __?__ meanings.

What is the next number in the series? 41 35 29 23 17 __?__

DISTRAUGHT is the opposite of

What is the next number in the series? 127 105 83 61 39 __?__

The words ABOMINABLE and LOATHSOME have __?__ meanings.

CHASTISE is the opposite of

Fuel sells for 15 1/2 cents per ounce. How much would you save if you bought a 100-ounce container for $12.25? (Enter monetary value e.g. $12.34).

Assume the first two statements are true. Is the final one True, False, or Uncertain? All employees at Steel Inc. were hired by Mr. Booth. Nancy Sanders works at Steel Inc. Nancy Sanders was hired by Mr. Booth.

INCONSISTENT is the opposite of

The words ILLITERATE and ILLEGAL have __?__ meanings.

BITTER is the opposite of

The words ALERT and VIGILANT have __?__ meanings.

1 1/5 pounds of cement sells for $1.20. How much will 3 pounds of cement cost? (Enter monetary value e.g. $1.23).

The words VANQUISH and RELINQUISH have __?__ meanings.

A boy is 16 years old and his sister is twice as old. When the boy is 25 years old, his sister will be __?__ years old. (Enter numerical values only).

The words DECEIVE and DECIDE have __?__ meanings.

3 ¹/₂ feet of ribbon sells for $2.00. How much will 1³/₄ feet of ribbon cost? (Enter monetary value e.g. $1.23).

What is the next number in the series? 1/1600 1/800 1/400 1/200 1/100 ?

The words LABYRINTH and MAZE have ? meanings.

What is the next number in the series? 41 35 29 23 17 ?

What is the next number in the series? 127 105 83 61 39 ?

The words ABOMINABLE and LOATHSOME have ? meanings.

Fuel sells for 15 ¹/₂ cents per ounce. How much would you save if you bought a 100-ounce container for $12.25? (Enter monetary value e.g. $12.34).

The words ILLITERATE and ILLEGAL have ? meanings.

The words ALERT and VIGILANT have ? meanings.

1 ¹/₅ pounds of cement sells for $1.20. How much will 3 pounds of cement cost? (Enter monetary value e.g. $1.23).

The words VANQUISH and RELINQUISH have ? meanings.

A boy is 16 years old and his sister is twice as old. When the boy is 25 years old, his sister will be ? years old. (Enter numerical values only).

The words DECEIVE and DECIDE have ? meanings.