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Example Question #695 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HOARSE
Artistic
Raspy
Smooth
Mountainous
Raspy
Don't get this word confused with "horse," the animal! "Hoarse" means raspy or rough-sounding, especially when describing someone's voice. You've probably had a hoarse voice after getting a sore throat. "Smooth" means even or free of bumps; "artistic" means talented at art or creative activities, and "mountainous" refers to areas of land and means containing mountains.
Example Question #696 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRIGID
Cold
Different
Snow
Straight
Solid
Cold
"Frigid" means very chilly or cold. Therefore, the best synonym for "frigid" is "cold." While "snow" is cold, it is a noun, and does not mean the same thing as "frigid." "Different," "straight," and "solid" are each unrelated to the word "frigid." Therefore, "cold" is the best answer.
Example Question #697 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRISTINE
Dirty
Marred
Spotless
Self-assured
Confusing
Spotless
Have you ever been in a friend's house that seems almost too clean? Or walked by a lawn that was perfectly manicured? In situations like these, you could use the adjective "pristine," which means perfectly clean or untouched. The best choice for a synonym is clearly "spotless," which could also describe an impeccably clean environment. Both "dirty" and "marred" are antonyms, and "self-assured" simply describes a confident or assertive person.
Example Question #924 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIVID
Sight
Bright
Cloudy
Confusing
New
Bright
The word "vivid" means very bright or lively. "Bright" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "vivid." Considering the other choices, "new" is unrelated in meaning to "vivid," "sight" is a noun that means the ability to see, and "cloudy" means foggy or unclear.
Example Question #301 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELICATE
Risky
Breakable
Sturdy
Comforting
Agile
Breakable
Something that is “delicate” is easily broken and fragile. To provide further help, “sturdy" means not easily broken or tipped over, “comforting” means providing comfort and making you feel better, "agile" means quick-moving and athletic, and "risky" means involving risk-taking and therefore dangerous and uncertain.
Example Question #302 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HIDEOUS
Intriguing
Beautiful
Ugly
Generous
Effortless
Ugly
Something that is “hideous” is ugly, gross, and unpleasant. To provide further help, “generous” means giving of gifts and money; “beautiful” means very attractive and good-looking; “intriguing” means interesting and fascinating; and “effortless” means requiring or seeming to require no work or effort.
Example Question #302 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELICATE
Small
Fragile
Ambitious
Stormy
Hilarious
Fragile
Delicate means fragile or easily damaged or broken, so "fragile" is the correct answer.
Example Question #303 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
THROB
Lift
Ache
Vibrate
Whistle
Ache
"Throb" means to ache in a pulsing manner, or pound. You could say you have a "throbbing headache." To "vibrate" is to shake with tiny, quick motions. To "whistle" is to make a tuneful sound with one's lips. To lift is to elevate an object.
Example Question #304 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MURKY
Weak
Dim
Colorful
Strong
Bright
Dim
"Murky" means dim, not bright, hard to see through. A pond that you cannot see to the bottom of might be described as "murky" or "dim." "Dim" is the opposite of "bright."
Example Question #305 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
UNKEMPT
Brave
Wise
Neat
Foolish
Messy
Messy
"Unkempt" means untidy, messy, not clean. To provide further help, "neat" means tidy, in order; "foolish" means silly, stupid.
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