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Example Questions
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ORDINARY
Mandatory
Fallible
Inevitable
Devout
Normal
Normal
"Ordinary" means normal or common, so "normal" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "ordinary": "fallible" means potentially failing or making errors; "mandatory" means required or obligatory; "devout" means extremely religious; and "inevitable" means unavoidable or certain to happen.
Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
STANDARD
Original
Fake
Common
Desperate
Common
"Standard," when used as an adjective, means normal, regular, or ordinary, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "standard" is "common," an adjective meaning ordinary. Considering the other answer choices, "fake" is an adjective meaning not real or not authentic, "original" is an adjective meaning new and fresh, and "desperate" is an adjective meaning having little hope.
Example Question #8 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Which word in closest in meaning to PRISTINE?
Gigantic
Urgent
Miniscule
Uncorrupted
Corrupted
Uncorrupted
"Pristine" means clean or pure, which is closest in meaning to "uncorrupted."
Example Question #331 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EGREGIOUS
Querulous
Appalling
Pointed
Humble
Confident
Appalling
"Egregious" is an adjective that means "outstandingly bad; shocking," so we need to pick out an adjective that means something like "very bad" or "shocking." "Appalling," an adjective that means "very bad in a way that causes fear, shock, or disgust," is the answer choice closest in meaning to "egregious," so "appalling" is the correct answer.
Example Question #332 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
PHENOMENAL
Dispeicable
Extraordinary
Understandable
Amicable
Atrocious
Extraordinary
"Phenomenal" is defined as very remarkable. This is simialr to "extraordinary."
Example Question #881 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXCEPTIONAL
Common
Typical
Peculiar
Thoughtful
Remarkable
Remarkable
An "exceptional" idea, person, or object is remarkable. For example, an exceptional sunset or an exceptional report card are each outstanding.
Example Question #891 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPECCABLE
Perfect
Jumbled
Distant
Flawed
Round
Perfect
"Impeccable" is an adjective that means flawless and faultless, so the answer closest in meaning to "impeccable" is "perfect," an adjective that also means flawless. Considering the other choices, "flawed" is an adjective meaning imperfect, "distant" is an adjective meaning far or not close, and "round" is an adjective meaning circular.
Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DERELICT
Pampered
Brazen
Neglected
Cautious
Confused
Neglected
Derelict most nearly means "neglected." Something that is derelict has been abandoned or deserted. For example, "she was leery of entering the building due to its location next to the derelict lot."
The other words are all antonyms.
Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ODDBALL
Strange
Essential
Elusive
Wise
Irate
Strange
"Oddball," when used as an adjective, means weird, strange, or out of the ordinary, so "strange" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "oddball": "elusive" means difficult to grasp or catch; "wise" means very intelligent and experienced; "essential" means necessary; and "irate" means angry or furious.
Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FRUITFUL
Productive
Diverse
Monotone
Healthy
Flavorful
Productive
"Fruitful" means having a high yield or productive, so "fruitful" is a synonym of "productive."
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