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Example Question #895 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BANAL
Unimaginative
Clear
Intense
Motivated
Unimaginative
The word "banal" means lacking originality. The best choice is "unimaginative," as something that is banal is unimaginative.
Example Question #896 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ABUNDANT
Plentiful
Delicious
Dramatic
Amazing
Overwhelming
Plentiful
"Abundant" means plentiful, so "plentiful" is the correct answer.
Example Question #341 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SUFFICIENT
Tasty
Awful
Enough
Wasteful
Enough
"Sufficient" is an adjective meaning adequate, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "sufficient" is "enough," an adjective meaning of a necessary or more than necessary amount. Considering the other answer choices, "wasteful" is an adjective meaning consuming uselessly, "tasty" is an adjective meaning delicious, and "awful' is an adjective meaning terrible.
Example Question #342 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AMPLE
Limited
Extensive
Lacking
Beautiful
Extensive
"Ample" is an adjective meaning plentiful and abundant, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "ample" is "extensive," an adjective meaning thorough or spanning over a large area. Considering the other answer choices, "limited" is an adjective meaning restricted, "lacking" is an adjective meaning being without, and "beautiful" is an adjective meaning very pretty, very attractive, or aesthetically pleasant.
Example Question #343 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CLASSIC
Irritating
Extraordinary
Unusual
Typical
Typical
"Classic" is an adjective meaning traditional or typical, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "classic" is "typical," an adjective meaning representative of a certain type. Considering the other answer choices, "unusual" is an antonym of "classic" and means abnormal or not typical, "irritating" means annoying, and "extraordinary" means beyond what is normal.
Example Question #344 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BOUNTIFUL
Sparse
Sufficient
Restricted
Abundant
Superb
Abundant
To be "bountiful" is to have plenty of something or have an "abundance" of it. "Restricted" is the antonym of abundance and indicates having a small amount. "Superb" means excellent in quality; "sufficient" means having enough; and "sparse" means having a small quantity.
Example Question #345 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TYPICAL
average
printed
trained
proficient
average
The word "typical" generally means matching the general features of a given type (of thing). A "typical coffee mug" is your standard mug, having a roundish body and a handle. It "fits the mold," so to speak. Therefore, the word "typical" can also mean average or normal. A "typical mug" is likewise normal—as coffee mugs go at least. Therefore, the best answer is "average," which alone indicates such normalcy.
Example Question #346 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
CAPACIOUS
Loquacious
Commodious
Tenacious
Antithesis
Homogenous
Commodious
“Capacious” means roomy, able to hold a large amount of something. This is most similar in meaning to “commodious,” which means roomy and spacious. To provide further help, “tenacious” means stubborn, resolute; “antithesis” means evidence against the argument; “loquacious” means talkative; “homogenous” means consisting of similar or identical, things.
Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BIZARRE
Unstable
Dignified
Odd
Unworthy
Neutral
Odd
"Bizarre" means strange, unusual, or odd.
Example Question #347 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUNDRY
Unique
Diverse
Uniform
Obtuse
Stuffy
Diverse
“Sundry” is an adjective that means “of various kinds; several,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “of various kinds.” That means that “uniform” cannot be the correct answer, because “uniform” can mean “of a similar form to another,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “sundry.” “Diverse,” however, is an adjective that means “showing a lot of variety,” and because “diverse” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “sundry,” “diverse” is the correct answer.
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