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Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FATIGUED
Spent
Dry
Reversed
Fat
Expanded
Spent
If you are “fatigued,” you are tired or exhausted. “Spent” can mean tired or exhausted, as in “I jogged for hours and feel spent.” Do not mistake “fatigued” for fat or large despite the beginning of the word. “Fatigued” comes from the French "fatigue," whilst "fat" comes from the German or Anglo-Saxon "fett." To further help you, “expanded” means made bigger; “reversed” means sent back in the opposite direction.
Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POTENT
Powerful
Substantial
Powerless
Meaningless
Meaningful
Powerful
Something that is "potent" is extremely efficient and powerful, so "powerful" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "potent": "meaningful" means important or significant; "meaningless" means not important or not significant; "powerless" means not having the ability to change something or alter a situation; and "substantial" means significant.
Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COVERT
Secretive
Honest
Dishonest
Trustworthy
Open
Secretive
Something that is "covert" is highly secretive, so "secretive" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, "dishonest" means not honest, and "trustworthy" means deserving of trust or responsible.
Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EERIE
Sparkly
Spooky
Content
Frightened
Aural
Spooky
Since "eerie" is an adjective that means "strange and frightening," we need to find another word that also means "strange and frightening." While "frightened" might look like a good answer choice because someone might be frightened if they see something eerie, "frightened" cannot be the correct answer because it does not mean "strange and frightening." "Spooky," on the other hand, means "strange and frightening," so it is the correct answer.
Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the answer which is most similar to the word in capital letters.
WEARY
Peaceful
Exhausted
Punctual
Cruel
Obvious
Exhausted
“Weary” means very physically tired, so "exhausted" is the correct answer.
Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROBABLE
Mediocre
Interesting
Uninteresting
Unlikely
Likely
Likely
Something that is “probable” is likely to happen. “Probable” is the opposite of “unlikely”; “Interesting” means exciting or holding one's attention; and “mediocre” means average when higher quality was expected.
Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTAGIOUS
Transmissible
Quirky
Irritable
Fickle
Harmless
Transmissible
"Contagious" often describes diseases and means able to be passed from one person to another. "Transmissible" means able to be transmitted from one person to another, so "transmissible" is the correct answer.
Example Question #47 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PETTY
Useful
Meddlesome
Effective
Trifling
Significant
Trifling
"Petty" means insignificant in comparison to other more important things or concerns, while "trifling" means unimportant or inconsequential, so "trifling" is the correct answer.
Example Question #48 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROSPEROUS
Destitute
Affluent
Considerable
Sickly
Humble
Affluent
"Prosperous" means lucrative or successful, so "affluent," which means financially rich, is the answer choice closest in meaning to "prosperous."
Example Question #49 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORTUNATE
Unhappy
Unlucky
Happy
Lucky
Unfulfilled
Lucky
“Fortunate” means lucky. To provide further help, “unlucky” means not lucky. The prefix "un-" means not in "unhappy" and "unlucky"; it changes the meaning of the word to the opposite. So, “unhappy” is the opposite of “happy.”“ Unfulfilled” means not fulfilled or not satisfied.
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