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Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Adjectives
A synonym of “diminutive” is __________.
minute
fragrant
enormous
subpar
tremulous
minute
“Diminutive” is an adjective that means “extremely small,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “very small.” That means that “enormous” cannot be the correct answer, because “enormous” means “very large in size, quantity, or extent,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “diminutive.” “Minute,” however, is a word that means “extremely small” when used as an adjective, and because “minute” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “diminutive,” “minute” is the correct answer.
Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SOLITARY
Lone
Married
Paired
Luxurious
Guardian
Lone
"Solitary" means lone, alone, or by oneself, so "lone" is the correct answer. To help you, "paired" means put together into a group of two, "guardian" means defender, and "luxurious" means fancy and expensive.
Example Question #53 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
UNIQUE
Regular
Young
Commonplace
One-of-a-kind
One-of-a-kind
When something is "unique," it is the only one of its kind, or at the very least extremely special. For example, people often talk about snowflakes as examples of uniqueness, stating that each snowflake is slightly different. "One-of-a-kind" is the correct choice here. "Commonplace" and "regular" refer to ordinary things, so these words are the opposite of our answer. "Young," which means having so far only been alive for a brief period of time or not old, is an unrelated concept.
Example Question #54 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PECULIAR
Uninteresting
Normal
Strange
Intelligent
Strange
"Peculiar" is an adjective that means unusual. Therefore, the word "strange" is the correct choice; other synonyms might include odd or abnormal. "Normal" is an antonym of "peculiar," and "intelligent," or smart, is unrelated. "Uninteresting" is also an incorrect choice because a peculiar object is unlikely to be boring.
Example Question #55 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
IMMENSE
Petite
Lilliputian
Huge
Miniscule
Tiny
Huge
Immense means massive, huge, or very significant. To further help you, it is an antonym of the other four answer choices, as it has the opposite meaning to them. Miniscule, petite and lilliputian are all synonyms that mean very small.
Example Question #56 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
PUNY
Big
Small
Dazed
Lucky
Bemused
Small
"Puny" means weak and small. To further help you, "dazed" means stunned, especially by a blow; "bemused" means confused and puzzled.
Example Question #228 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
COMMON
Locality
Dedicated
Rare
Normal
Normal
"Common" is defined as not rare. "Normal" is the best answer choice, because "normal" describes things that are standard, regular, or natural. "Rare" is an antonym of "common."
Example Question #57 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
MINUSCULE
Opaque
Tiny
Magnificent
Gigantic
Tiny
"Minuscule" is an adjective that means extremely small. So, the answer choice closest in meaning to "minuscule" is "tiny," an adjective that means very small. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "minuscule": "gigantic" is an antonym of "miniscule" and means very large; "opaque" means not transparent; and "magnificent" means impressively beautiful.
Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
SUBSTANTIAL
Large
Miniscule
Aggressive
Petite
Passive
Large
“Substantial” means large, significant, and extensive. To provide further help, “miniscule” and "petite" are synonyms and both mean very small. "Aggressive" means violent and destructive and is an antonym of “passive,” which means peaceful and calm. "Passive" can also be used to mean weak or easily dominated.
Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMMENSE
Microscopic
Colossal
Intermediate
Miniature
Colossal
"Immense" and "colossal" both mean very large, so "colossal" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, "microscopic" and "miniature" both mean very small, though "microscopic" means so small as to need a microscope to be seen and "miniature" means being a smaller version of something else. "Intermediate" means of a difficulty between easy and challenging.
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