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Example Question #651 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POROUS
Passive
Elegant
Holey
Utter
Rakish
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.
Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AMORPHOUS
Artistic
Shapely
Formless
Deep
Formless
The word "amorphous" means not having a defined shape. The best choice is "formless" as it shares the same definition as "amorphous."
Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
AMORPHOUS
Without color
Without shape
Without education
Without light
Without money
Without shape
"Amorphous" means without a clear shape or form.
Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
SYMMETRICAL
Balanced
Sinister
Sideways
Sudden
Unbalanced
Balanced
"Symmetrical" is defined as regular in form or arrangement. This is similar to "balanced."
Example Question #652 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DISHEVELED
Undue
Inconsiderate
Insonsistent
Disorderly
Unharmonious
Disorderly
"Disheveled" means very disorderly in appearance, or in a state of disarray. For example, you might say, "Joe's room was very disheveled, as his schoolwork was all over the floor and none of his clothes were put away." So, "disorderly" is the correct answer.
Example Question #653 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PREPOSSESSING
Cute
Fat
Short
Ugly
Beautiful
Beautiful
"Prepossessing" means having a beautiful appearance, so "beautiful" is the correct answer.
Example Question #654 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STABLE
Equine
Prepared
Inconsiderate
Manic
Steady
Steady
“Stable” means steady and secure, so "steady" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, “prepared” means ready; "inconsiderate" means not thinking about the feelings of others when making choices; "equine" means having to do with horses; and “manic” means frenzied or out of control in a way that seems deranged.
Example Question #655 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PITHY
Sadness
Trusting
Deep
Brief
Sympathy
Brief
"Pithy" means brief and to the point. Therefore, "pithy" is closest in meaning to "brief."
Example Question #656 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TERSE
Passionate
Parched
Verbose
Shallow
Concise
Concise
"Terse" means brief or concise, so "concise" is the correct answer. "Verbose" is an antonym of "terse"; it means very long and wordy. None of the other answer choices are related in meaning to "terse": "parched" means very dry; "shallow" means not very deep; and "passionate" means having a strong feeling or conviction.
Example Question #657 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCLEMENT
Autumnal
Summery
Stormy
Impressionable
Dogmatic
Stormy
“Inclement” means stormy, severe, or wintry and describes weather, so "stormy" is the best answer choice. As for the other answer choices, “summery” means characteristic of summer; “autumnal” means characteristic of fall; “dogmatic” means stating one’s thoughts forcefully and consistently; and “impressionable” means easily influenced by other people.
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