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Example Question #951 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRONE
Upright
Cumbersome
Enroll
Examine
Reclining
Reclining
"Prone" is defined as lying flat or lying flat while facing downward, so "reclining" is the best choice. "Upright," which means vertical, has the opposite meaning.
Example Question #952 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RUSTIC
Simple
Metallic
Rusted
Turbulent
Simple
The word "rustic" means pertaining to the countryside or simple and plain. The best choice is "simple" because it is a part of the definition of "rustic." Often, simplicity is associated with the countryside, while complexity and sophistication is associated with the city. Considering the other choices, "rusted" means coated with rust and corroded, "metallic" means consisting of or resembling metal, and "turbulent" means tumultuous or stormy.
Example Question #953 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CELESTIAL
Heavenly
Colorful
Seasonal
Holiday
Curious
Heavenly
"Celestial" means relating to the heavens, the sky, or outer space. Therefore, "heavenly" is the synonym.
Example Question #401 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRONE
Urgent
Rural
Flat
Positive
Flat
The word "prone" means lying on one's side. The best choice is "flat," which means horizontal. Something that lays on its side is horizontal. Considering the other choices, "urgent" means necessary and pressing, "rural" means pertaining to the countryside or having characteristics of country life, and "positive" means certain, optimistic, or carrying an electrical charge that is the opposite of negative.
Example Question #402 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POISED
Balanced
Energetic
Grounded
Strong
Willing
Balanced
The best answer choice is balanced since the verb poised means to be balanced or suspended.
Example Question #403 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ISOLATED
Combined
United
Separate
Similar
Separate
"Isolated" is an adjective meaning alone or solitary, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "isolated" is "separate," which is an adjective that means apart or distinct. Considering the other choices, "similar" is an adjective meaning alike, "combined" is an adjective meaning joined, and "united" is an adjective meaning together.
Example Question #404 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DERELICT
Direct
Vague
Abandoned
Strong
Remote
Abandoned
The word "derelict" means abandoned and run-down. The best choice is "abandoned" because it is a part of the definition of "derelict." Considering the other choices, "direct" means proceeding on the shortest course, "strong" means showing great power, and "vague" means unclear.
Example Question #411 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VERDANT
Fabricated
Canine
Peaceful
Lush
Lush
The word "verdant" means green or covered in green vegetation. The best choice is "lush," which can also mean covered in lots of green vegetation. Considering the other choices, "canine" means having the characteristics of a dog, "fabricated" means artificially created, and "peaceful" means calm.
Example Question #966 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
UBIQUITOUS
Childish
Different
Omnipresent
Curious
Omnipresent
The word "ubiquitous" means present everywhere. The best choice is "omnipresent" since it also means present everywhere.
Example Question #412 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DESOLATE
Lonely
Ruined
Bleak
Harmful
Uncertain
Bleak
The best answer choice is bleak. Desolate refers to something that is bleak or depressing and barren.
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