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Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
A synonym of "magnificent" is . . .
subpar
unrealistic
spectacular
average
loud
spectacular
"Magnificent" is an adjective that means either "impressively beautiful, elaborate, or extravagant; striking" or "very good; excellent." So, we need to pick out an adjective that means something like "impressive," "striking," or "excellent." Neither "average" nor "subpar" can be the correct answer, then, because "average" means "of the usual or ordinary standard, level, or quantity" when used as an adjective, and "subpar" means "below an average level." "Spectacular," however, is an adjective that can mean "beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way," and because "spectacular" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "magnificent," "spectacular" is the correct answer.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?
You did an outstanding job on you last exam.
terrible
None of the other answers
awful
horrible
exceptional
exceptional
"Outstanding" and "exceptional" would keep the meaning of the sentence.
Example Question #634 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SUPER
Sad
Poor
Old
Average
Excellent
Excellent
"Super" is an adjective that means excellent, so "excellent" is the correct answer.
Example Question #635 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRECIOUS
Common
Lost
Free
Strange
Valuable
Valuable
"Precious" is an adjective that means valuable, so "valuable" is the correct answer.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Which word can replace the underlined word?
It was so awful how sick he became.
None of the above
excellent
terrible
wonderful
impressive
terrible
"Terrible" can replace "awful" in the sentence to maintain the correct meaning.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NOURISHING
Beneficial
Chaotic
Foggy
Excellent
Harmful
Beneficial
Something that is nourishing provides energy or is beneficial in some other way, so "beneficial," an adjective that means helpful, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "nourishing": "harmful" is an opposite of "nourishing" and means damaging or detrimental; "foggy" means misty or murky; "chaotic" means disorderly; and "excellent" means extremely good.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MAGNIFICENT
Bowl
Cowardly
Tenacious
Beautiful
Horrible
Beautiful
"Magnificent" means impressively gorgeous or awe-inspiring, so "beautiful" (which is a synonym of "gorgeous") is the best answer! Additionally, "horrible" is a loose antonym, or opposite, of "magnificent."
Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
WONDERFUL
Fantastic
Pessimistic
Hideous
Boring
Discouraging
Fantastic
"Wonderful" is defined as inspiring delight, admiration, or pleasure. "Fantastic" can have a similar definition, which is of very great excellence. All of the other answer choices are predominantly negative in meaning, thus "fantastic" is the best answer choice!
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
Abnormal
Humorous
Luxurious
Fertile
Unusual
Effective
Unusual
"Abnormal" means unusual; Fertile refers to good soil for growing plants; Luxurious refers to items of high quality and value; Effective means efficient; and Humorous means funny.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Average
Brave
Creative
Ordinary
Different
Spectacular
Ordinary
"Average" means common or ordinary.
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