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Example Question #439 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COVERT
Dishonest
Open
Secretive
Honest
Trustworthy
Secretive
Something that is "covert" is highly secretive, so "secretive" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, "dishonest" means not honest, and "trustworthy" means deserving of trust or responsible.
Example Question #440 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EERIE
Sparkly
Aural
Content
Frightened
Spooky
Spooky
Since "eerie" is an adjective that means "strange and frightening," we need to find another word that also means "strange and frightening." While "frightened" might look like a good answer choice because someone might be frightened if they see something eerie, "frightened" cannot be the correct answer because it does not mean "strange and frightening." "Spooky," on the other hand, means "strange and frightening," so it is the correct answer.
Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the answer which is most similar to the word in capital letters.
WEARY
Peaceful
Exhausted
Punctual
Cruel
Obvious
Exhausted
“Weary” means very physically tired, so "exhausted" is the correct answer.
Example Question #441 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROBABLE
Mediocre
Interesting
Unlikely
Likely
Uninteresting
Likely
Something that is “probable” is likely to happen. “Probable” is the opposite of “unlikely”; “Interesting” means exciting or holding one's attention; and “mediocre” means average when higher quality was expected.
Example Question #442 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTAGIOUS
Harmless
Quirky
Irritable
Transmissible
Fickle
Transmissible
"Contagious" often describes diseases and means able to be passed from one person to another. "Transmissible" means able to be transmitted from one person to another, so "transmissible" is the correct answer.
Example Question #443 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PETTY
Trifling
Effective
Significant
Meddlesome
Useful
Trifling
"Petty" means insignificant in comparison to other more important things or concerns, while "trifling" means unimportant or inconsequential, so "trifling" is the correct answer.
Example Question #444 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROSPEROUS
Affluent
Considerable
Destitute
Sickly
Humble
Affluent
"Prosperous" means lucrative or successful, so "affluent," which means financially rich, is the answer choice closest in meaning to "prosperous."
Example Question #445 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORTUNATE
Lucky
Unlucky
Unhappy
Happy
Unfulfilled
Lucky
“Fortunate” means lucky. To provide further help, “unlucky” means not lucky. The prefix "un-" means not in "unhappy" and "unlucky"; it changes the meaning of the word to the opposite. So, “unhappy” is the opposite of “happy.”“ Unfulfilled” means not fulfilled or not satisfied.
Example Question #446 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SICK
Unwell
Healthy
Tolerant
Normal
Rarely
Unwell
"Sick" is defined as being affected by physical or mental illness. "Unwell" is an exact synonym of "sick," thus making it the best answer! "Healthy" is an antonym of "sick," meaning the two terms are complete opposites.
Example Question #447 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MENACING
Damaging
Listen
Direction
Scary
Humble
Scary
"Menacing" means scary and threatening, so "scary" is the correct answer. To help you, "humble" means modest or not arrogant, and "damaging" means causing damate or hurtful.
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