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Example Question #631 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MASSIVE
Plenty
Gigantic
Moderate
Enough
Sufficient
Gigantic
"Massive" and "gigantic" both refer to something having a very large size. The other words describe quantities not sizes.
Example Question #632 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ENLARGED
Huge
Humongous
Enormous
Bigger
Gigantic
Bigger
The words "enlarged" and "bigger" are closest in meaning; these synonyms refer to something that has been made larger. The words "humongous," "enormous," "gigantic," and "huge" are all synonymous with each other. They refer to something that is extremely big; these words do not necessarily refer to something that has been made bigger or that has been enlarged.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
A synonym of "magnificent" is . . .
average
subpar
unrealistic
loud
spectacular
spectacular
"Magnificent" is an adjective that means either "impressively beautiful, elaborate, or extravagant; striking" or "very good; excellent." So, we need to pick out an adjective that means something like "impressive," "striking," or "excellent." Neither "average" nor "subpar" can be the correct answer, then, because "average" means "of the usual or ordinary standard, level, or quantity" when used as an adjective, and "subpar" means "below an average level." "Spectacular," however, is an adjective that can mean "beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way," and because "spectacular" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "magnificent," "spectacular" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?
You did an outstanding job on you last exam.
exceptional
terrible
None of the other answers
awful
horrible
exceptional
"Outstanding" and "exceptional" would keep the meaning of the sentence.
Example Question #633 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SUPER
Average
Old
Excellent
Sad
Poor
Excellent
"Super" is an adjective that means excellent, so "excellent" is the correct answer.
Example Question #634 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRECIOUS
Lost
Valuable
Common
Strange
Free
Valuable
"Precious" is an adjective that means valuable, so "valuable" is the correct answer.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Which word can replace the underlined word?
It was so awful how sick he became.
impressive
excellent
None of the above
terrible
wonderful
terrible
"Terrible" can replace "awful" in the sentence to maintain the correct meaning.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NOURISHING
Chaotic
Beneficial
Foggy
Harmful
Excellent
Beneficial
Something that is nourishing provides energy or is beneficial in some other way, so "beneficial," an adjective that means helpful, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "nourishing": "harmful" is an opposite of "nourishing" and means damaging or detrimental; "foggy" means misty or murky; "chaotic" means disorderly; and "excellent" means extremely good.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MAGNIFICENT
Beautiful
Bowl
Cowardly
Horrible
Tenacious
Beautiful
"Magnificent" means impressively gorgeous or awe-inspiring, so "beautiful" (which is a synonym of "gorgeous") is the best answer! Additionally, "horrible" is a loose antonym, or opposite, of "magnificent."
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
WONDERFUL
Fantastic
Boring
Discouraging
Hideous
Pessimistic
Fantastic
"Wonderful" is defined as inspiring delight, admiration, or pleasure. "Fantastic" can have a similar definition, which is of very great excellence. All of the other answer choices are predominantly negative in meaning, thus "fantastic" is the best answer choice!
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