TSI COLLEGE PLACEMENT TEST 2026
NUMERACY AND PROBLEM SOLVING EXAM
SCRIPT COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
◉ analytical (adj.)
Answer: intending to understand the nature of something by
analysis or logical reasoning
◉ apathetic (adj.)
Answer: showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern;
indifferent
◉ baffled (adj.)
Answer: confused
◉ condescending (adj.)
Answer: possessing an attitude of superiority; patronizing
◉ contemptuous (adj.)
Answer: showing disdain; disrespectful; scornful
, ◉ cynical (adj.)
Answer: doubtful or distrustful of the goodness or sincerity of
human motives
◉ defiant (adj.)
Answer: boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
◉ detached (adj.)
Answer: emotionally removed; calm and objective; indifferent
◉ didactic (adj.)
Answer: instructive; designed to teach
◉ disdainful (adj.)
Answer: showing contempt or lack of respect
◉ dismayed (adj.)
Answer: struck with fear, dread, or consternation; discouraged
◉ dismissive (adj.)
Answer: feeling or showing that something is unworthy of
consideration; disregard
NUMERACY AND PROBLEM SOLVING EXAM
SCRIPT COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
◉ analytical (adj.)
Answer: intending to understand the nature of something by
analysis or logical reasoning
◉ apathetic (adj.)
Answer: showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern;
indifferent
◉ baffled (adj.)
Answer: confused
◉ condescending (adj.)
Answer: possessing an attitude of superiority; patronizing
◉ contemptuous (adj.)
Answer: showing disdain; disrespectful; scornful
, ◉ cynical (adj.)
Answer: doubtful or distrustful of the goodness or sincerity of
human motives
◉ defiant (adj.)
Answer: boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
◉ detached (adj.)
Answer: emotionally removed; calm and objective; indifferent
◉ didactic (adj.)
Answer: instructive; designed to teach
◉ disdainful (adj.)
Answer: showing contempt or lack of respect
◉ dismayed (adj.)
Answer: struck with fear, dread, or consternation; discouraged
◉ dismissive (adj.)
Answer: feeling or showing that something is unworthy of
consideration; disregard