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Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
A synonym of "labyrinthine" is __________.
careful
meticulous
convoluted
tested
simple
convoluted
"Labyrinthine" is an adjective that means either "like a labyrinth; irregular and twisting" when describing a network, or "intricate and confusing" when describing a system. So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "irregular and twisting" or "intricate and confusing." "Simple," then, cannot be the correct answer, because "simple" is an antonym of "labyrinthine," not a synonym. "Convoluted," however, is an adjective that means "extremely complex and difficult to follow" and is often used of an argument, story, or sentence. Because "convoluted" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "labyrinthine," "convoluted" is the correct answer.
Example Question #53 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
POTENT
Prominent
Fragrant
Powerful
Intimidating
Noticeable
Powerful
"Potent" means powerful or strong, so "powerful" is the synonym.
Example Question #54 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
FUTILE
Despair
Useful
Hopeful
Dreaded
Useless
Useless
"Futile" means useless, meaningless, not going to be successful. To further help you, "dreaded" means feared; "despair" is a feeling of sorrow and hopelessness.
Example Question #55 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
FACILE
Malicious
Energizing
Challenging
Soporific
Easy
Easy
The word "facile" means easy, or usually, too easy. To provide further help, "soporific" means sleep-inducing, causing exhaustion; "energizing" means gives energy; "malicious" means spiteful, intending to cause harm. To provide further assistance, "soporific" and "energizing" are antonyms of one another, just like "facile" and "challenging" are antonyms of one another. Synonyms are two words that have the same meaning and antonyms are two words that have different meanings.
Example Question #56 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
ANEMIC
feeble
erudite
strong
robust
eloquent
feeble
“Anemic” means weak or feeble. The prefix a- means not or without, as evidenced in “anemic,” which means without strength, or “atheist,” which means without religion, without belief. To provide further help, “robust” means strong and reliable; “eloquent” means well-spoken; “erudite” means intelligent and well-read.
Example Question #57 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ULTIMATE
Utmost
Trivial
Worst
Helpless
Utmost
"Ultimate" is an adjective meaning maximum, farthest, or greatest. So the answer choice closest in meaning is "utmost," an adjective meaning greatest, highest, or most. Considering the other answer choices, "worst" is the antonym of "ultimate" and an adjective meaning bad or faulty, "helpless" is an adjective meaning weak or dependent, and "trivial" is an adjective meaning of very little importance.
Example Question #58 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Choose the word or phrase that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
FACILE
Banal
Terrific
Abhorrent
Grotesque
Simplistic
Simplistic
The word “facile” means very simple or easy. This is closest in meaning to “simplistic,” which means very simple. To provide further help, “abhorrent” means grotesque, horrific; “grotesque” means horrifying and repulsive; “banal” means boring or ordinary.
Example Question #59 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BENIGN
Kind
Mercy
Harmless
Harsh
Harmless
The word "benign" means harmless. The best choice is "harmless" because it is a part of the definition of "benign."
Example Question #59 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ORNATE
Plain
Empty
Decorated
Full
Decorated
"Ornate" is an adjective that means elaborate, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "ornate" is "decorated," an adjective meaning attractive or ornamental. Considering the other answer choices, none are close in meaning to "ornate": "plain" means clear; "empty" means vacant or not containing anything; and "full" means complete or containing as much as a container can.
Example Question #291 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTRICATE
Intimate
Mysterious
Complex
Sneaky
Misleading
Complex
"Intricate" means complicated or complex, so "complex" is the correct answer.
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