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Example Question #903 : Identifying Synonyms
A synonym of "corrugated" is __________.
flat
speckled
fuzzy
grooved
bloated
grooved
"Corrugated" is an adjective that refers to a material, surface, or structure and means "shaped into alternate ridges and grooves." So, "flat" cannot be the correct answer because it is an antonym, not a synonym, of "corrugated." "Grooved," however, is an adjective that means "provided with or having a groove or grooves," and because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "corrugated," it is the correct answer.
Example Question #461 : Synonyms: Adjectives
A synonym of "durable" is __________.
hardy
fragile
meager
ominous
exact
hardy
"Durable" is an adjective that means "able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing," so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "able to withstand wear." "Fragile" cannot be the correct answer, then, because "fragile" means the opposite of "durable," so it is an antonym, not a synonym, of "durable." "Hardy," however, is an adjective that means "robust; capable of enduring difficult conditions" and because "hardy" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "durable," "hardy" is the correct answer.
Example Question #904 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Firm
Light
Colorful
Soft
Hard
Thin
Hard
"Firm" means hard.
Example Question #462 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VACANT
Evacuate
Lively
Empty
Absent
Empty
"Vacant" means empty. "Empty" is the best choice because it is a part of the definiton for "vacant." Considering the other choices, "lively" means energetic, "absent" means away or missing, and "evacuate" means to leave an area because it is dangerous. "Evacuate" is not as good a choice because it is a verb, while "vacant" is an adjective.
Example Question #463 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PERMEABLE
Porous
Changing
Sponge
Permanent
Porous
The word "permeable" means full of small holes that let liquids and objects of a certain size pass through. The best answer choice is "porous," which means full of small holes that allow air or liquids to pass through. Considering the other choices, a "sponge" is something that is permeable, "permanent" means lasting forever and unchanging, and "changing" is an antonym of permanent.
Example Question #464 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
JAGGED
Rough
Level
Even
Flat
Rough
The correct answer is "rough." Both "rough" and "jagged" mean having a coarse, uneven surface. The other words all mean smooth, so they are antonyms, or opposites, of "jagged."
Example Question #465 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EDIBLE
Digestible
Delicious
Nutritious
Decadent
Digestible
The correct answer is "digestible." "Edible" and "digestible" both mean able to be eaten. The other words have to do with food, but do not have to do with the ability of something to be eaten.
Example Question #466 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TEPID
Scold
Deep
Lukewarm
Clever
Lukewarm
"Tepid" means moderately warm. The best choice is "lukewarm" because it also means moderately warm. Considering the other choices, "scold" means find fault with angrily and verbally, "clever" means intelligent or witty, and "deep" means extending far beneath the surface.
Example Question #467 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
EDIBLE
Able to be heard
Able to be eaten
Able to be seen
Able to be drunk
Able to be tasted
Able to be eaten
"Edible" means able to be eaten. Notice the suffix "-ible," which suggests that a word means able to be something. Watch for suffix and prefix patterns in English, as they can help you figure out the meanings of words you have not seen before.
Example Question #468 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
DRY
Daring
Arid
Moist
Feisty
Arid
"Dry" is defined as without moisture or liquid. Since "arid" climates are characterized as dry and having little rain, "arid" is the best answer choice. "Moist" is an antonym of "dry."
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