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Example Question #936 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEFECTIVE
Protective
Diminishing
Faulty
Essential
Reducing
Faulty
When something is "defective," it does not function as it should. Therefore, a computer keyboard that doesn't have all of its keys could be called "defective," and we could also call a car with a broken engine "defective." Something that is "faulty" is something with problems like this. The word "faulty" does not have to do with personal faults but with general problems or "faults," as when something does not function properly.
Example Question #937 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNBLEMISHED
Immaculate
Clear
Perceptive
Brilliant
Visible
Immaculate
A blemish is a kind of ugly mark on something, as when someone has a pimple on his or her skin. Indeed, we will sometimes call such pimples "blemishes." Whenever something is said to be "unblemished" it is like someone who has no imperfection on his or her skin. He or she is perfect—at least as regards the skin. In general, "unblemished" can mean "perfect" or "without any imperfection." The word "immaculate" means just this. The root "-maculate," means "blemished." The "im-" prefix is the not prefix. Hence, "immaculate" means not blemished.
Example Question #938 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FLEETING
Plentiful
Short-lived
Celestial
Blissful
Filthy
Short-lived
"Fleeting" means temporary or short-lived, so "short-lived" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "fleeting": "blissful" means very happy or joyful; "celestial" means related to the sky or the heavens; "plentiful" means abundant; and "filthy" means very dirty or disgusting.
Example Question #1299 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ABRUPT
Unexpected
Candid
Tireless
Ongoing
Continuous
Unexpected
Something that is "abrupt" is sudden or unexpected, so "unexpected" is the correct answer.
Example Question #939 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
SPONTANEOUS
Not planned
Not fair
Not recorded
Not over
Not likely
Not planned
Something that is "spontaneous" is not planned; happens by chance or accident. To provide further guidance, "recorded" means written down or preserved.
Example Question #1302 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PUNCTUAL
Scared
Prompt
Cautious
Prudish
Dilatory
Prompt
"Punctual" means prompt or on time. Therefore, "prompt" is the proper synonym.
Example Question #941 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ETERNAL
Pious
Never-ending
Jubilant
Illiterate
Passive
Never-ending
"Eternal" means not having an end or lasting forever, so "never-ending" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "eternal": "illiterate" means not having learned to read or write; "jubilant" means extremely happy and joyful; "passive" means not active; and "pious" means very religious.
Example Question #942 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARBITRARY
Surprised
Pointed
Unruly
Inconsistent
Jaded
Inconsistent
"Arbitrary" means unreasonable or undetermined. "Inconsistent" is the best choice because it means contradictory or erratic. When something is "inconsistent," it is constantly changing and therefore cannot be determined. Considering the other choices, "surprised" means shocked or astonished, "jaded" means worn out, and "unruly" means difficult to control.
Example Question #943 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BRISK
Steady
Quick
Forlorn
Leisurely
Fierce
Quick
Something that is "brisk" is best summarized as quick or fast; for example, a "brisk" wind is one that is blustering. In terms of the other answer choices, "forlorn" means lonely; "steady" means constant; "leisurely" means laidback; and "fierce" means strong or aggressive.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSTANT
Unchanging
Fallible
Sustainable
Ghastly
Contiguous
Unchanging
“Constant” means not changing, staying the same. To provide further help, “fallible” means imperfect; “ghastly” means ghost-like or horrific; “contiguous” means sequential; “sustainable” means able to be kept going.
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