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Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age
Which word can replace the underlined word?
The beginning act of the play was excellent.
final
None of the above
introductory
concluding
last
introductory
"Introductory" can replace "beginning" to maintain the same meaning.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
UNPRECEDENTED
Appropriate
Terrible
Unique
Serious
Energetic
Unique
Something that is "unprecedented" has no "precedent," or previous case, so "unprecedented" describes something that has not happened before. So, "unique," which means one-of-a-kind or having no similar instances, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "unprecedented": "energetic" means full of energy; "serious" means solumn or in earnest, with no intention to deceive or joke around; "terrible" means very bad; and "appropriate" means fitting the given setting.
Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COINCIDENTAL
Reluctant
Observe
Suggest
Chance
Concerned
Chance
"Coincidental" means occuring by chance, and you might call a "coincidental" meeting a "chance" meeting. So, "chance" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "coincidental": "reluctant" means not eager and resistant; "concerned" means worried or troubled; to "observe" something means to watch it; and "suggest" means share an idea about what to do or how to do something.
Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age
Select the word or phrase which is most similar to the word in capital letters
IDLE
Disrespectful
Greedy
Cheerful
Stubborn
Inactive
Inactive
"Idle" means inactive, so "inactive" is the correct answer. To help you, "cheerful" means happy, "generous" means giving, and "disrespectful" means rude.
Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SUDDEN
Expensive
Fabulous
Periodic
Chronic
Unexpected
Unexpected
"Sudden" is defined as occurring quickly and unexpectedly; thus, "unexpected" is the best answer choice.
Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RAPID
Evil
Humorous
Gigantic
Careful
Quick
Quick
"Rapid" means quick, so "quick" is the correct answer. "Gigantic" means very large; "humorous" means funny; "careful" means cautious; and "evil" means bad.
Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSTANT
Immediately
Delayed
Similar
Putrid
Magical
Immediately
"Instant" is defined as occurring immediately, so "immediately" is the best answer choice! "Delayed" means taking more time to happen than was originally predicted, making it a loose antonym, or opposite, of "instant," and the other answer choices are not related in meaning to "instant."
Example Question #18 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TIMELY
Fast
Swift
Opportune
Quick
Speedy
Opportune
"Timely" and "opportune" are synonyms. They refer to something that occurs at the right moment. This is a particularly difficult pair of words. If you look at the other answer choices, you'll find that they are all very similar. In fact, the other answer choices are synonymous with each other. "Opportune" is the one word that doesn't fit with the other answer choices. Therefore, it is likely to be related to the word "timely."
Example Question #19 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STEALTHY
Handsome
Daring
Swift
Slick
Bold
Swift
The words "stealthy" and "swift" are synonyms describing something that is fast. The other words do not share this meaning.
Example Question #20 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SWIFT
Slow
Booming
Sluggish
Loud
Stealthy
Stealthy
The words "stealthy" and "swift" are synonymous. They both refer to something that is quick. The words "slow" and "sluggish" mean the same thing; they refer to something that is not fast. "Loud" and "booming" are synonymous; they refer to something very loud. Identifying this relationship between the answer choices will help you arrive at the correct answer.
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