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Example Question #983 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EARNEST
Happy
Gullible
Boring
Artistic
Sincere
Sincere
"Earnest" means honest or sincere, so "sincere" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1343 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
FATAL
Unruly
Feeble
Lethal
Robust
Dominant
Lethal
“Fatal” means deadly or lethal. To provide further help, “unruly” means not obedient, naughty; “dominant” means in charge, in control; “feeble” means weak and pathetic; “robust” means strong and sturdy. Someone who is “feeble” is opposite to someone who is “robust,” so the two words are antonyms.
Example Question #1344 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GENUINE
Generous
Thrifty
Contagious
Stalwart
Authentic
Authentic
"Genuine" means real or authentic, so "authentic" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "genuine": "generous" means willing to give time or money to another person or cause; "thrifty" means frugal or spending carefully; "contagious" means capable of being spread easily and is used to describe diseases; and "stalwart" means reliable and loyal.
Example Question #1345 : Synonyms
Which word in closest in meaning to FRAUDULENT?
Tasteful
Transitory
Counterfeit
Gullible
Tacit
Counterfeit
"Frauduent" means fake or deceptive, which is closest to "counterfeit."
Example Question #1346 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
FRAUDULENT
Garrulous
Reserved
Fake
Genuine
Wanton
Fake
A “fraud” is a phony, so it stands to reason that something or someone who is “fraudulent” is fake. To provide further help, “garrulous” means talkative; “genuine” means real, authentic and is an antonym of “fraudulent”; “reserved,” when used to describe a person, means shy; “wanton” means random and senseless.
Example Question #2471 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TENTATIVE
Fearful
Frustrated
Uncertain
Confused
Weak
Uncertain
"Tentative" means unsure or uncertain. For example, one might write, "Gina had tentative plans to visit her mother that evening, as she was still waiting to hear whether her mother wanted to spend time with her." So, "uncertain" is the correct answer.
Example Question #2472 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEMONSTRATIVE
Showy
Achievable
Explanatory
Lacking
Explanatory
The word "demonstrative" refers to something that is meant to explain some information. The best choice is "explanatory" because it shares the same definition as "demonstrative." Considering the other choices, "achievable" means able to be attained, "lacking" means not having, and "showy" means making a great display.
Example Question #2473 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIDACTIC
Interesting
Candid
Dynamic
Mysterious
Instructive
Instructive
"Didactic" means serving to instruct or teach, so "instructive," which means serving to instruct, is therefore closest in meaning.
Something that is didactic may be "interesting," but this is possibly a characteristic of something that is didactic, rather than a definition. Therefore, "interesting" cannot be the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, "dynamic" means active or changing and "candid" means honest.
Example Question #1354 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEMONSTRATIVE
Illegal
Open
Evil
Layered
Open
The word "demonstrative" means serving the purpose of showing and explaining. The best choice is "show" as it is a part of the definition of "demonstrative."
Example Question #2474 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INANE
Eminent
Smooth
Absurd
Wordy
Absurd
The word "inane" means having no sense. So, "absurd," which means completely senseless, is the best choice. Considering the other choices, "eminent" means distinguished in rank, "smooth" means even on the surface, and "wordy" means talkative.
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