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Example Question #1342 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SURREPTITIOUS
Covert
Surly
Foundational
Eager
Covert
The word "surreptitious" means done secretly. The best choice is "covert," as it shares the same definition as "surreptitious." Considering the other choices, "surly" means unpleasant and ill-tempered, "eager" means excited due to a desire to do something, and "foundational" means serving as a foundation for something.
Example Question #2467 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PERTINENT
Last
Composed
Light
Relevant
Relevant
The word "pertinent" means relevant. The best choice is "relevant" because it is a part of the definition of "pertinent."
Example Question #981 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TANGENTIAL
Off-topic
Pedestrian
Triangular
Mysterious
Off-topic
"Tangential" means straying from a particular subject or topic of conversation. The best choice is "off-topic" because it shares the same definition of "tangential." Considering the other choices, "triangular" means resembling a triangle or having the shape of a triangle, "mysterious" means unclear or unexplainable, and "pedestrian" means unoriginal.
Example Question #982 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CLANDESTINE
Mundane
Contemporary
Secret
Idle
Ideal
Secret
"Clandestine" is an adjective that means secret, so "secret" is the correct answer. To provide further guidance, "contemporary" means modern or of the relevant time period, "mundane" means boring, "ideal" means perfect, and "idle" means lazy or motionless.
Example Question #1341 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EARNEST
Artistic
Sincere
Happy
Gullible
Boring
Sincere
"Earnest" means honest or sincere, so "sincere" is the correct answer.
Example Question #983 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
FATAL
Feeble
Unruly
Robust
Lethal
Dominant
Lethal
“Fatal” means deadly or lethal. To provide further help, “unruly” means not obedient, naughty; “dominant” means in charge, in control; “feeble” means weak and pathetic; “robust” means strong and sturdy. Someone who is “feeble” is opposite to someone who is “robust,” so the two words are antonyms.
Example Question #984 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GENUINE
Contagious
Authentic
Generous
Thrifty
Stalwart
Authentic
"Genuine" means real or authentic, so "authentic" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "genuine": "generous" means willing to give time or money to another person or cause; "thrifty" means frugal or spending carefully; "contagious" means capable of being spread easily and is used to describe diseases; and "stalwart" means reliable and loyal.
Example Question #434 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Which word in closest in meaning to FRAUDULENT?
Counterfeit
Gullible
Tasteful
Transitory
Tacit
Counterfeit
"Frauduent" means fake or deceptive, which is closest to "counterfeit."
Example Question #985 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
FRAUDULENT
Wanton
Fake
Genuine
Reserved
Garrulous
Fake
A “fraud” is a phony, so it stands to reason that something or someone who is “fraudulent” is fake. To provide further help, “garrulous” means talkative; “genuine” means real, authentic and is an antonym of “fraudulent”; “reserved,” when used to describe a person, means shy; “wanton” means random and senseless.
Example Question #1351 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TENTATIVE
Confused
Weak
Uncertain
Fearful
Frustrated
Uncertain
"Tentative" means unsure or uncertain. For example, one might write, "Gina had tentative plans to visit her mother that evening, as she was still waiting to hear whether her mother wanted to spend time with her." So, "uncertain" is the correct answer.
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