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Example Question #362 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMPLICIT
Impecunious
Implied
Implicated
Implacable
Implied
"Implicit" is an adjective that means recognized but not actually stated. So, the best answer choice is "implied," which also means recognized but not actually stated. While all of the incorrect answer choices also begin with "im-," none of them are close in meaning to "implicit": "implicated" means accused of a crime; "implacable" means unable to be appeased; and "impecunious" means having no money or very poor.
Example Question #363 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TENTATIVE
Chide
Unsettled
Timely
Caustic
Unsettled
The word "tentative" means uncertain. The best choice is "unsettled," which also means uncertain. Considering the other choices, to "chide" means to express disapproval, "caustic" means judgemental, and "timely" means well-timed.
Example Question #532 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
TRANSIENT
Long-term
Temporary
Lengthy
Permanent
Temporary
"Transient" is defined as lasting only for a short amount of time, making "temporary" the best answer choice. "Permanent," "long-term," and "lengthy" are all antonyms of transient.
Example Question #364 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OMNISCIENT
Blind
Unconscious
Obtuse
Oblivious
All-knowing
All-knowing
"Omniscient" means having complete and unlimited knowledge. "All-knowing" means knowing everything, so it is the best match.
Example Question #365 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
QUIZZICAL
Final
Inquiring
Examining
Comprehending
Testing
Inquiring
"Quizzical" means demonstrating that you do not understand something and have a question and usually refers to expressions. "Inquire," the verb form of "inquiring," means ask, so "inquiring" is the best match because it means demonstrating that you have a question about something.
Example Question #366 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FANCIFUL
Invaluable
Exemplary
Opulent
Imaginary
Decorative
Imaginary
For something to be "fanciful," it means that it is whimsical and imaginary; it is opposite of something that is real and reasonable.
Example Question #367 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OBVIOUS
Interesting
Confused
Uncertain
Evident
Evident
You might use the word "obvious" every day, but the answer to this question might not be obvious at first sight! The word means not hidden or clear and understandable. The word "evident" means obvious or plainly expressed and understood. It is related to "evidence." "Evidence" is something that makes another thing to be known. For example, evidence in a criminal case is used to make the guilt or innocence of the charged person known. When something is "evident," it is obvious and can function well as evidence. Notice that every other answer (other than "interesting") is opposite in meaning to "obvious."
Example Question #198 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMPLICIT
Send
Unspoken
Famous
Place
Unspoken
The word "implicit" means understood without being said. The best choice is "unspoken" because "without being said" is part of the definition of "implicit."
Example Question #368 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RATIONAL
Frangible
Unreasonable
Irritated
Logical
Hurried
Logical
When a person behaves rationally, he or she is thinking sensibly about his or her actions. Similarly, "logical" behavior is conducted according to reasonable thought or "logic." In other words, these two terms are synonyms. As for the other choices, "unreasonable" behavior is not sensible, an "irritated" person is bothered or annoyed, someone who is "hurried" is rushed, and something "frangible" is easily broken.
Example Question #531 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PREPOSTEROUS
Absurd
Whimsical
Mediocre
Intelligent
Available
Absurd
"Preposterous" means not making sense, ridiculous, or absurd, so "absurd" is the correct answer. To help you, "whimsical" means quirky and silly, "intelligent" means smart, "mediocre" means average when a higher quality is expected, and "available" means able to be used or gotten.
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