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Example Question #241 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TYPICAL
Terrible
Ordinary
Unusual
Empty
Nervous
Ordinary
"Typical" is an adjective that means ordinary, so "ordinary" is the correct answer.
Example Question #241 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
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
uncanned
weird
regular
bottled
extraordinary
extraordinary
"Uncanny" means surpasing the ordinary or extraordinary.
Example Question #242 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NORMAL
Bold
Excitable
Ordinary
Abnormal
Illuminating
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 #243 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMMON
Ordinary
Brave
Handsome
Quick
Delayed
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 #645 : Synonyms
Which is a synonym for identical?
Not the same
Same
Indirect
None of the other choices.
Different
Same
"Identical" and "same" both can mean something looks or acts exactly alike.
Example Question #1281 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ODD
Deceit
Normal
Peculiar
Inferior
Beneficial
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 #11 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WONDERFUL
Simple
Diverse
Complicated
Detestable
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 #253 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TYPICAL
Invisible
Infrequent
Usual
Eager
Peculiar
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 #11 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLEASANT
Sad
Frequent
Brave
Enjoyable
Terrible
Enjoyable
"Pleasant" means enjoyable; terrible means very bad; sad means not happy; frequent means occuring many times; and brave means courageous.
Example Question #255 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUPERB
Excellent
Inadequate
Monotonous
Confined
Mediocre
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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