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Example Question #661 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters
NOTORIOUS
Celebrated
Cooperative
Convoluted
Unknown
Infamous
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 #662 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NOURISHING
Predictable
Dangerous
Healthy
Famine
Determined
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 #663 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Raw
Uncooked
Annual
Dim
Brave
Dull
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.
pliable
rigid
rare
shiny
ugly
pliable
"Malleable" means ductile or pliable, meaning capable of being shaped.
Example Question #665 : Synonyms
Sturdy
Helpful
Small
Empty
Broken
Strong
Strong
Sturdy means strong.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the word or phrase which is most similar to the word in capital letters
FLIMSY
Not calm
Not friendly
Not sturdy
Not accepted
Not welcome
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.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
DURABLE
Dictate
Dried
Long-lasting
Challenging
Shiplike
Long-lasting
“Durable” means staying strong and in good condition over a long period of time, so "long-lasting" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ROBUST
Fragile
Hearty
Unhealhty
Mediocre
Weak
Hearty
"Robust" and "hearty" both refer to being strong and healthy.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BRITTLE
Fragile
Calm
Sturdy
Normal
Nautical
Fragile
Something that is "brittle" is not strong and easily broken. So, "fragile," a word that means easily broken, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "brittle": "sturdy" means strong or difficult to break and is an opposite, or antonym, of "brittle"; "normal" means standard or ordinary; "calm" means peaceful or unworried; and "nautical" means having to do with the sea or the ocean.
Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
STABLE
Steady
Wicked
Diabolical
Imbalanced
Cruel
Steady
“Stable” means steady when standing, although it is most commonly used to mean just steady; so, the correct answer is "steady." None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "stable": “wicked” and “diabolical” both mean evil; “cruel” means mean and unkind; and “imbalanced” means not balanced or not equal.
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