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Example Question #261 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RARE
A lot
Great
Plenty
Few
Good
Few
"Good" and "great" are closely related, as are "plenty" and "a lot." The word "rare" is closest in meaning to the word "few." "His paintings were considered rare because so few were left after the fire." Process of elimination can help you arrive at the correct answer here.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WORTHY
Worthless
Needless
Useless
Needy
Valuable
Valuable
The words "worthy" and "valuable" are synonymous; they refer to something that has value. The word "worthless" is an antonym of the words "worthy" and "valuable." "Needless" refers to something that is not necessary. "Needy" refers to someone who demands a lot of attention.
Example Question #262 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HARDY
Forceful
Correct
Easy
Tough
Party
Tough
"Hardy" means something is able to withstand difficult conditions. Animals such as the polar bear are hardy because they live in very cold climates. "Tough" means something can withstand difficult conditions or rough handling. A person that is treated poorly but continues to excel might be said to be tough.
"Forceful" means strong or assertive.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRINCIPAL
Final
Janitor
Intermediate
Friend
Primary
Primary
PRINCIPAL can be used as both a noun and an adjective. When used as a noun, it means most important person in an organization. In this case, you are looking for its meaning as an adjective. As an adjective, PRINCIPAL means first, or primary.
A "janitor" is someone that cleans the inside of buildings.
"Final" means last.
A "friend" is someone you like and spend time with.
"Intermediate" means middle.
Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters
NOTORIOUS
Convoluted
Infamous
Unknown
Cooperative
Celebrated
Infamous
"Notorious" most nearly means infamous, or to be known in a very negative way. "Infamous" is often incorrectly used in common speech to simply mean something that is well known; however, "infamous" in fact only refers to things regarded as negative. "Celebrated" is a direct antonym for "notorious", as it is an adjective that implies positive feelings. "Unknown" likewise is not a synonym because something that is "notorious" is in fact generally known. "Convoluted" and "cooperative" have no relation to the word "notorious."
Example Question #28 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NOURISHING
Determined
Famine
Dangerous
Predictable
Healthy
Healthy
"Nourishing" means containing substances that are helpful for growth and good health, thus "healthy" is the best synonym of "nourishing."
Incorrect Answers:
"Determined" indicates being motivated to do something.
"Predictable" means expected.
"Dangerous" involves some risk.
"Famine" means a severe lack of food.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Raw
Brave
Dull
Dim
Uncooked
Annual
Uncooked
"Raw" means uncooked.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: Which word could have similar meaning to the one that is underlined in the sentence?
They sought a malleable metal that they could work into the desired shape.
rare
shiny
rigid
ugly
pliable
pliable
"Malleable" means ductile or pliable, meaning capable of being shaped.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Sturdy
Empty
Broken
Helpful
Strong
Small
Strong
Sturdy means strong.
Example Question #262 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the word or phrase which is most similar to the word in capital letters
FLIMSY
Not welcome
Not calm
Not sturdy
Not accepted
Not friendly
Not sturdy
"Flimsy" means not strong, not reliable, or not sturdy, so "not sturdy" is the correct answer. To help you, "sturdy" means powerful, well-supported, or unlikely to fall over.
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