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Example Questions
Example Question #932 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
SPONTANEOUS
Not likely
Not planned
Not over
Not recorded
Not fair
Not planned
Something that is "spontaneous" is not planned; happens by chance or accident. To provide further guidance, "recorded" means written down or preserved.
Example Question #1301 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PUNCTUAL
Dilatory
Prudish
Prompt
Scared
Cautious
Prompt
"Punctual" means prompt or on time. Therefore, "prompt" is the proper synonym.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ETERNAL
Jubilant
Never-ending
Passive
Illiterate
Pious
Never-ending
"Eternal" means not having an end or lasting forever, so "never-ending" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "eternal": "illiterate" means not having learned to read or write; "jubilant" means extremely happy and joyful; "passive" means not active; and "pious" means very religious.
Example Question #1301 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARBITRARY
Unruly
Surprised
Pointed
Inconsistent
Jaded
Inconsistent
"Arbitrary" means unreasonable or undetermined. "Inconsistent" is the best choice because it means contradictory or erratic. When something is "inconsistent," it is constantly changing and therefore cannot be determined. Considering the other choices, "surprised" means shocked or astonished, "jaded" means worn out, and "unruly" means difficult to control.
Example Question #382 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BRISK
Leisurely
Fierce
Forlorn
Quick
Steady
Quick
Something that is "brisk" is best summarized as quick or fast; for example, a "brisk" wind is one that is blustering. In terms of the other answer choices, "forlorn" means lonely; "steady" means constant; "leisurely" means laidback; and "fierce" means strong or aggressive.
Example Question #1302 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSTANT
Ghastly
Sustainable
Unchanging
Fallible
Contiguous
Unchanging
“Constant” means not changing, staying the same. To provide further help, “fallible” means imperfect; “ghastly” means ghost-like or horrific; “contiguous” means sequential; “sustainable” means able to be kept going.
Example Question #1303 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMMINENT
Sympathetic
Logical
Impending
Contrary
Adverse
Impending
"Imminent" is defined as likely to occur at any moment, and "impending" is defined as about to happen. These similar definitions make the two words synonyms.
Example Question #2431 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ERRATIC
True
Tacit
Irregular
Flagrant
Rational
Irregular
The word "erratic" means constantly changing or having no certain state. "Irregular" is the best choice because it has a related definition—not regular. Considering the other choices, "true" means accurately reflecting things as they are or correct, "rational" means agreeable to reason, "tacit" means understood without being said, and "flagrant" means brazen or done without care for the obviousness with which one is breaking rules.
Example Question #1305 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JUVENILE
Fluffy
Variegated
Wily
Portentous
Childish
Childish
"Juvenile” means immature and behaving like a child or young in age, so "childish" is the correct answer. "Variegated" means containing many different colors, especially in a stripe-like pattern; "portentous" means ominous; and "wily" means clever and sneaky.
Example Question #1306 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AUSPICIOUS
transitory
favorable
exuberant
orthodox
permanent
favorable
“Auspicious” means favorable or lucky, so "favorable" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, “exuberant” means excited and enthusiastic; “permanent” means lasting or unable to be erased; “transitory” means temporary or not permanent; and “orthodox” means conventional or abiding by a given set of rules.
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