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Example Question #257 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LABORIOUS
Mediocre
Difficult
Overt
Simple
Mundane
Difficult
"Labor" means work, so it makes sense that “laborious” means involving hard work, or "difficult." “Mundane” means boring or ordinary; “mediocre” means average when higher quality was expected; and "overt" means obvious or easy to notice.
Example Question #511 : Identifying Synonyms
Which of the following is a synonym of "impervious?"
Susceptible
Exposed
Nervous
Sensitive
Resistant
Resistant
Resistant. Impervious most nearly means, impenetrable and impassable. Something that is "impervious" is resistant to certain or all things. For instance, a sentence using the word would be "He was impervious to her reasoning."
Most of the other choices are antonyms, with the exception of "nervous" which is unrelated.
Example Question #512 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DISPARATE
Uneven
Delayed
Bombastic
Cold
Uneven
The word "disparate" means unequal or uneven. The best choice is "uneven," as it is a part of the definition of "disparate." Considering the other choices, "delayed" means put off to a later time, "cold" means having a relatively low temperature, and "bombastic" describes language and means sounding impressive but not actually meaning much.
Example Question #873 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONSPICUOUS
Watchful
Prominent
Observant
Conscience
Careful
Prominent
Conspicuous means easily noticeable, or "prominent."
Example Question #261 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONTRARY
Contradictory
Different
Composite
Canary
Similar
Contradictory
"Contrary" is defined as opposite in nature. "Contradictory" is defined as asserting the opposite. Therefore, the two words are synonyms.
Example Question #262 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONTRARY
Outrage
Opposite
Distraught
Constant
Complimentary
Opposite
"Contrary" means opposite of, so "opposite" is the synonym.
Example Question #263 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COMPATIBLE
Comparative
Well-spoken
Poorly-matched
Well-matched
Poorly-expressed
Well-matched
"Compatible" means well-matched; two things that are compatible go well together. So, "well-matched" is the correct answer.
Example Question #264 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONGRUENT
Compatible
Paired
Denied
Hardworking
Compatible
The word "congruent" means agreeable or compatible. The best choice is "compatible" because it shares the same definition as "congruent." Considering the other choices, "paired" means put together in a pair, "hardworking" means dedicated, and "denied" means rejected.
Example Question #265 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OBTUSE
Unintelligent
Obtrusive
Rude
Angry
Unintelligent
"Obtuse" is an adjective that means lacking mental acuity. Someone who is "unintelligent" is not very bright, and hence lacks mental acuity. Therefore, unintelligent is the correct answer. The other answer choices, "obtrusive," "rude," and "angry" do not mean this: "obtrusive" means conspicuous or getting in the way; "rude" means impolite or crass; and "angry" means irate or mad.
Example Question #266 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
exhilarating
tedious
numbing
thrilling
interesting
illuminating
thrilling
"Exhilarating" is an adjective that means "making one feel very happy, animated or elated." Tedious is an antonym, it has the opposite meaning, which is boring. Illuminating and interesting both sound similar to exhilarating, but they refer to growing lighter and gaining or seeking information. And when one is happy, animated or elated, one is not usually numb, but feels everything. So "thrilling" is the best answer, as it refers to happiness and excitement.
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