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Example Questions
Example Question #9 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GREGARIOUS
Domineering
Supplementary
Implacable
Sociable
Complementary
Sociable
“Gregarious” means friendly and sociable, so "sociable" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, “implacable” means unappeasable, unable to be placated, or not forgiving; “domineering” means controlling; “complementary” means something that works well with something else; and “supplementary” means additional.
Example Question #10 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STOIC
Unemotional
Frivolous
Fortuitous
Responsive
Critical
Unemotional
Someone who is “stoic” is unemotional and unresponsive when faced with painful or difficult situations, so "unemotional" is the best answer. As for the other answer choices, “responsive” means reacting or done in response; “critical,” when referring to the significance of something, means highly important, though it can also mean pointing out the faults in something; “fortuitous” means owed to good-fortune or lucky; and “frivolous” means purposeless and not serious.
Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAGNANIMOUS
Submissive
Benevolent
Incoherent
Colloquial
Malevolent
Benevolent
Someone who is “magnanimous” is generous and charitable, or "benevolent." As for the other answer choices, “malevolent” means wicked and unkind; “colloquial” means conversational or using language unique to a certain region; “incoherent” means unable to be understood; and “submissive” means listening to others and doing what they want without arguing.
Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LAX
Negligent
Prolific
Tedious
Remorseless
Odious
Negligent
“Lax” means negligent, not giving enough attention to something, or not taking something seriously enough, so "negligent" is the best synonym amongst the answer choices. As for the other answer choices, “odious” means unpleasant, revolting, or disgusting; “prolific” means able to produce a large quantity of something quickly; “tedious” means dull and boring; and “remorseless” means not feeling guilty about one's actions.
Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
"Verbose" most nearly means ____________.
intense
intelligent
silent
independent
loquacious
loquacious
A "verbose" person uses more words than are necessary to describe something. Instead of saying, "The sunset was beautiful," a verbose description would include every color of the sunset and how the colors changed over time. "Loquacious" means talkative, which is the most similar in meaning to "verbose." All of the other answers are also personality traits, but do not have the same meaning as "verbose" and "loquacious." In fact, "silent" is the antonym of "verbose.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
"Abominable" most nearly means __________.
systematic
questionable
desirable
dominant
detestable
detestable
"Abominable" means universally hated. If you "detest" something, you hate it. "Desirable" is the opposite of hated; if you desire something, you want it. "Dominant" means most important or most powerful. This is also the opposite of abominable. "Systematic" means to do something in an organized fashion and "questionable" means doubtful. The only word similar to abominable is detestable.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
FANATIC
Fidelity
Hibernation
Fatigue
Dilemma
Zealot
Zealot
"Fanatic" is a zealot or a person who is very passionate about something. "Fatigue" means extreme tiredness or exhaustion. "Fidelity" means faithfulness or loyalty to a person or cause. "Hibernation" is when an animal goes into a temporary rest usually during a season. "Dilemma" is a situation in which a person has to choose between two unfavorable paths.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
VIRTUOSO
Maestro
Achievement
Deluge
Flux
Immaculate
Maestro
"Virtuoso" is a maestro or a person very skilled at something (usually music). "Deluge" is a great flood. "Flux" means a state of instability and constant change. An "achievement" is a goal or task is performed successfully. "Immaculate" means extremely clean.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CHARLATAN
Politician
Scholar
Gossip
Fraud
Confidante
Fraud
A "charlatan" is one who pretends to be what they are not. Therefore, "fraud" is the best answer choice.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COURIER
Caricature
Exaggeration
Messenger
Stalemate
Liberty
Messenger
A "courier" is a "messenger," or a person who delivers messages, packages, or letters. "Exaggeration" is a statement that is more extreme than reality. "Liberty" means independence or freedom from some limit or restriction. "Caricature," when used as a noun, means a cartoon that exaggerates some of the features of the object or person. "Stalemate" is a standstill or a deadlock.
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