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Example Question #281 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
APPETIZING
Repulsive
Tempting
Agitating
Aggravating
Redundant
Tempting
Something that is "appetizing" is something that makes one want to eat. The answer choice closest in meaning to "appetizing" is "tempting," which means enticing or appealing, even though enjoying it might be a bad idea or wrong, so "tempting" is the correct answer.
Example Question #282 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DELECTABLE
Ubiquitous
Outrageous
Circumstantial
Surrogate
Tasty
Tasty
"Delectable" means tasty or delicious, so "tasty" is the correct answer. To help you, "circumstantial" means accidental or owed to circumstance, "outrageous" means ridiculous, "ubiquitous" means ever-present or everywhere, and "surrogate" means substitute, stand-in, or replacement.
Example Question #283 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COMBUSTIBLE
Chronic
Combative
Serious
Chemical
Volatile
Volatile
"Combustible" means explosive, while "volatile" means liable to change or explode. Thus, "combustible" is closest in meaning to "volatile."
Example Question #284 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ROBUST
Shy
Strong
Introverted
Weak
Timid
Strong
Someone or something that is "robust" is strong and sturdy, so "strong" is the correct answer. To help you, "timid," "shy," and "introverted" are all loose synonyms of one another. Someone who is "timid" is shy and weak, and someone who is "introverted" is shy, reserved, and quiet.
Example Question #285 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PALLID
pale
pigmented
weak
flavorless
calm
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 #286 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LUMINOUS
Numerous
Rainy
Cloudy
Bright
Cold
Bright
"Luminous" means bright and shining. The best choice is "bright" as it is a part of the definition of "luminous."
Example Question #287 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MELLIFLUOUS
Enraged
Dulcet
Flulike
Melted
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 #288 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DUCTILE
Sensible
Malleable
Visible
Despicable
Nocturnal
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 #289 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DURABLE
Indestructible
Flimsy
Dainty
Impermanent
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 #290 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POROUS
Holey
Passive
Rakish
Elegant
Utter
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.
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