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Example Question #642 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TYPICAL
Unusual
Nervous
Ordinary
Empty
Terrible
Ordinary
"Typical" is an adjective that means ordinary, so "ordinary" is the correct answer.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Each of the following questions consists of one word followed by five words or phrases. You are to select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
UNCANNY
regular
bottled
uncanned
extraordinary
weird
extraordinary
"Uncanny" means surpasing the ordinary or extraordinary.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NORMAL
Abnormal
Illuminating
Excitable
Ordinary
Bold
Ordinary
"Normal" is defined as conforming to a usual standard. Since "ordinary" is defined as normal or not distinct, "ordinary" is our best answer choice. "Abnormal" and "normal" are antonyms.
Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMMON
Brave
Delayed
Handsome
Quick
Ordinary
Ordinary
"Common" means normal or ordinary, so "ordinary" is the correct answer. "Handsome" describes someone who is good-looking; "brave" means courageous; "quick" means fast; and "delayed" means late or slow.
Example Question #251 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Which is a synonym for identical?
Not the same
Indirect
Different
None of the other choices.
Same
Same
"Identical" and "same" both can mean something looks or acts exactly alike.
Example Question #251 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ODD
Normal
Inferior
Beneficial
Peculiar
Deceit
Peculiar
"Odd" is defined as different from what is usual or expected. So, "peculiar," which means unusual or strange, is our best answer choice because both "odd" and "peculiar" describe something that is strange or unexpected. "Normal" is an antonym, or opposite, of "odd."
Example Question #252 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WONDERFUL
Complicated
Diverse
Detestable
Simple
Amazing
Amazing
Something that is “wonderful” is full of wonder, or “amazing.” To provide further help, “detestable” means deserving of hatred; “simple” means easy or uncomplicated and is the opposite of “complicated”; and “diverse” means varied.
Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TYPICAL
Usual
Peculiar
Eager
Infrequent
Invisible
Usual
Both "typical" means normal or everyday, so "usual," which means standard or normal, is the correct answer. "Peculiar" cannot be the correct answer because "peculiar" means unusual, making it an opposite, or antonym, of "typical." None of the other answers have meanings related to that of "typical": "infrequent" means occuring rarely; "eager" means keen or enthusiastic; and "invisible" means not able to be seen, as you might have been able to infer from the word's use of the negative prefix "in-," which means not, and "visible."
Example Question #253 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLEASANT
Frequent
Brave
Sad
Terrible
Enjoyable
Enjoyable
"Pleasant" means enjoyable; terrible means very bad; sad means not happy; frequent means occuring many times; and brave means courageous.
Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUPERB
Monotonous
Mediocre
Excellent
Inadequate
Confined
Excellent
“Superb” means excellent, perfect, or very good, so "excellent" is the correct answer. To provide further help, “inadequate” means not good enough; “mediocre” means average when higher quality was expected; “monotonous” means tedious and boring or spoken using one tone; and “confined” means restrained.
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