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Example Question #441 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
URGENT
Repetitive
Steady
Unending
Pressing
Meager
Pressing
"Urgent" means pressing or immediate, so "pressing" is the correct answer. "Urgent" has a meaning different from that of "repetitive," which means tedious due to repetition,"steady," which means unvarying or consistent; and "unending," which means not having an end or lasting for a very long time.
Example Question #442 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FREQUENT
Frantic
Unintentional
Imaginary
Pesky
Often
Often
Something that happens “frequently” happens often, so "frequent" means "often." The word “pesky” means troublesome, like “a pesky wasp”; and “frantic” means hurried or rushed due to being very worried about something.
Example Question #281 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANNUAL
Timely
Yearly
Weekly
Biweekly
Monthly
Yearly
"Annual" comes from the Latin word for year, so it makes sense that "annual" means happening yearly. This means that "yearly" is the correct answer. Something that happens “biweekly” happens every two weeks, as the prefix "bi-" means two, and "timely" means well-timed and convenient.
Example Question #282 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INEVITABLE
Uncaring
Unavoidable
Unpleasant
Unpredictable
Incredible
Unavoidable
"Inevitable" means unable to be avoided or definitely bound to happen. "Unavoidable" is therefore the word choice that matches the definition. "Unpredictable," "unpleasant," and "incredible" are all unrelated to the definition.
Example Question #281 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TIMELY
Late
Voracious
Measured
Unpredictable
Convenient
Convenient
"Timely" is defined as done or occurring at a favorable or useful time. The best answer choice is "convenient," which means fitting in well with a person's schedule.
Example Question #282 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RAPID
Short
Quick
Impatient
Amazing
Tiny
Quick
When something is rapid, it moves quickly. Although this kind of movement might make for a "short time" or a "tiny amount of time," these kinds of expressions are not quite correct as synonyms. The word "rapid" has to deal with swiftness of speed. Thus, the word "quick" is the best option among those given.
Example Question #283 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SLITHER
Proceed
Delay
Move
Walk
Crawl
Crawl
You almost certainly know that the movement of a snake is called "slithering." While this kind of movement is not "crawling" in the way that a human baby crawls, it is a slow movement that is very close to the ground. For this reason, "crawl" can be an acceptable synonym. Since there are no better options, this is the correct choice for this question.
Example Question #284 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROMPT
Joyful
Helpful
Rapid
Regular
Legal
Rapid
When we describe someone's action as being "prompt," we are saying that it is speedy or quick. Perhaps you have heard your parents say that the service at a restaurant or store is "prompt." This means that it is quick and without delay. The word "rapid" means "quick," so it is the best option for a synonym.
Example Question #285 : Identifying Synonyms
What is a synonym for temporarily?
instantly
regularly
briefly
amazingly
incredibly
briefly
Whenever something is temporary, it exists only for a limited amount of time. For example, if there is a temporary increase of school work, this means that the work is only going to be increased for a limited period of time. Another example of something "temporary" would be a particular food item that is only available during a particular time of the year. It is only available temporarily. Such things are only around for a brief time, so the adverb "briefly" is a good synonym.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Location, Context, Order, And Direction
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
CONVENTIONAL
Usual
Ridiculous
Abnormal
Absurd
Bizarre
Usual
Conventional means traditional, normal, or usual. To further help you, the other four answer choices are all antonyms of conventional because they have the opposite meaning. Abnormal means not normal; absurd, bizarre and ridiculous all mean very weird.
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