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Example Question #291 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
REPULSIVE
Attractive
Alert
Victorious
Disgusting
Scary
Disgusting
"Repulsive" means revolting or disgusting, so "disgusting," which means unpleasant and gross, is the correct answer. Considering the other answer choices, none are close in meaning to "repulsive": "attractive" is an antonym, or opposite, of "repulsive" and means visually appealing; "scary" means causing fear; "victorious" means triumphant; "alert" means vigilant.
Example Question #292 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Flexible
Bendable
Dirty
Colorful
Brave
Stiff
Bendable
Flexible means bendable.
Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Flimsy
Magnetic
Strong
Quiet
Majestic
Fragile
Fragile
"Flimsy" means fragile.
Example Question #292 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AQUEOUS
Serious
Curious
Argumentative
Watery
Plantlike
Watery
The best choice is "watery," since the word "aqueous" means watery or pertaining to water. The root "aqua," which comes from Latin, is found in this word and means water. Words like "aqueous" or "aquatic" which contain this root have something to do with water.
Example Question #691 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMMACULATE
Spotless
Miraculous
Soiled
Frozen
Patched
Spotless
“Immaculate” means perfectly clean and free from impurity. “Spotless" means free from spotting or dirt as the suffix "-less" means without or free from, so "spotless" is the correct answer. To help you, “soiled” means dirty.
Example Question #692 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLEXIBLE
Pliable
Goofy
Respectful
Warm
Stylish
Pliable
"Flexible" is defined as capable of bending easily without breaking. Since "pliable" is defined as easily bent or flexible, "pliable" is the best answer choice.
Example Question #693 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FAMISHED
Ravenous
Exhausted
Full
Raw
Edible
Ravenous
"Famished" means extremely hungry, as does "ravenous," so "ravenous" is the correct answer.
Example Question #694 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NUTRITIOUS
Vegetarian
Unhealthy
Cheap
Nourishing
Accessible
Nourishing
Since "nutritious" is defined as nourishing or effective as food, "nourishing" is the best answer choice. "Unhealthy" and "nutritious" are antonyms.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONSPICUOUS
Ordinary
Terrifying
Invisible
Noticeable
Noticeable
"Conspicuous" means standing out so as to be clearly visible. "Noticeable," which means able to be easily noticed, is the best synonym of "conspicuous," so "noticeable" is the correct answer.
Incorrect answers:
"Invisible" means not able to be seen. It is an antonym of "conspicuous," which means clearly visible, so it is incorrect.
"Ordinary" means having no special or unusual features or normal, as in the sentence, "My house looks ordinary and doesn't stand out among the other houses in my neighborhood."
"Terrifying" means causing a feeling of extreme fear, as in the sentence, "I have a fear of heights, so while I thought that the Grand Canyon was beautiful from a distance, I found it terrifying when I stood at the edge and looked down."
Example Question #437 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MURKY
Painted
Clear
Shiny
Gloomy
Cold
Gloomy
"Murky" is an adjective that means very dark or foggy or not completely understood; so, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like foggy or not understood. "Gloomy" means dark and depressing, so "gloomy" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "murky" and the correct answer.
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