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Example Question #284 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PALLID
flavorless
pale
pigmented
calm
weak
pale
"Pallid" means pale in appearance, often due to being sick. "Pale" means lacking vibrancy of color. Therefore, "pale" is closest in meaning to the word "pallid." While pallid people are sometimes weak because they are sometimes sick, "weak" does not have the same meaning as "pallid," and so it is a tempting wrong answer. "Pigmented" means having color as opposed to not having color, which is the opposite of "pallid."
Example Question #285 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LUMINOUS
Rainy
Bright
Cold
Numerous
Cloudy
Bright
"Luminous" means bright and shining. The best choice is "bright" as it is a part of the definition of "luminous."
Example Question #286 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MELLIFLUOUS
Melted
Enraged
Dulcet
Flulike
Dulcet
The word "mellifluous" means sweetly flowing or sounding. The best choice is "dulcet," which also means sweetly sounding. Considering the other choices, "flulike" means resembling symptoms of the flu, "melted" means having become liquid, and "enraged" means angry.
Example Question #287 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DUCTILE
Visible
Sensible
Nocturnal
Malleable
Despicable
Malleable
Something that is "ductile" is very malleable, easily shaped into something different, or easily influenced. So, for example, clay is ductile. So, "malleable" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "ductile": "despicable" means wicked; an animal that is "nocturnal" is awake at night and asleep during the day; "visible" means able to be seen; and "sensible" means proper, considerate, or not foolish.
Example Question #288 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DURABLE
Indestructible
Impermanent
Flimsy
Dainty
Transitory
Indestructible
Something that is "durable" is long-lasting and thus, the best fit is "indestructible" which indicates something that is unable to be broken or damaged easily. "Impermanent" means lasting only for a short amount of time; "dainty" means fragile; and "flimsy" means delicate.
Example Question #289 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POROUS
Passive
Holey
Utter
Elegant
Rakish
Holey
"Porous" means full of small holes or capable of absorbing liquids, so "holey," which also means full of holes, is the best choice here. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "porous": "passive" means not active; "utter" means absolute when used as an adjective; "elegant" means graceful or sophisticated; and "rakish" means dashing but disreputable.
Example Question #651 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AMORPHOUS
Deep
Shapely
Formless
Artistic
Formless
The word "amorphous" means not having a defined shape. The best choice is "formless" as it shares the same definition as "amorphous."
Example Question #652 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
AMORPHOUS
Without color
Without light
Without education
Without shape
Without money
Without shape
"Amorphous" means without a clear shape or form.
Example Question #653 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
SYMMETRICAL
Sudden
Sinister
Balanced
Unbalanced
Sideways
Balanced
"Symmetrical" is defined as regular in form or arrangement. This is similar to "balanced."
Example Question #37 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DISHEVELED
Inconsiderate
Insonsistent
Undue
Disorderly
Unharmonious
Disorderly
"Disheveled" means very disorderly in appearance, or in a state of disarray. For example, you might say, "Joe's room was very disheveled, as his schoolwork was all over the floor and none of his clothes were put away." So, "disorderly" is the correct answer.
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