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Example Question #91 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BRITTLE
Inept
Laden
Bashful
Unkempt
Fragile
Fragile
The adjective "brittle" means easily broken, breakable, not tough, "fragile." Additionally, "unkempt" means messy, untidy; "inept" means not capable, not skilled, unable to do something; "laden" means burdened by, weighed down by; "bashful" means shy and easily embarrassed.
Example Question #92 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SLOVENLY
Gorgeous
Messy
Tall
Severe
Short
Messy
The adjective "slovenly" means untidy, messy, (of a person's appearance) unkempt, messy, and dirty. Additionally, "gorgeous" means attractive, beautiful; "severe" means intense, extreme, harsh.
Example Question #93 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRAPHIC
Feisty
Vivid
Unscathed
Morose
Affable
Vivid
The adjective "graphic" generally means vivid, lifelike, intense and realistic. Additionally, "unscathed" means unharmed by; "morose" means grumpy and sad, sullen and sulky; "feisty" means spirited, having more energy or strength than might be expected; "affable" means friendly and easy to talk to, sociable and warm.
Example Question #94 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REGAL
Tacky
Drab
Royal
Ostentatious
Blissful
Royal
"Regal" means "royal," or fit for royalty, or magnificent.
"Drab" means boring, dull or somber.
"Blissful" means happy, delightful or heavenly.
"Tacky" means cheap, tasteless or vulgar.
"Ostentatious" means excessively grand, flash or showy.
Example Question #95 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SANGUINE
Red
Inky
Destitute
Morose
Chromatic
Red
"Sanguine" means "red," typically blood red; it also means happy, optimistic or cheerful.
"Chromatic" means vividly colorful or multi-colored.
"Inky" means black, jet-black, the color of soot.
"Destitute" means in disrepair, poor, impoverished.
"Morose" means sorrowful, sad, depressed.
Example Question #371 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WRY
Distorted
Gluttonous
Humorous
Formal
Serious
Distorted
"Wry" means distorted; in conversation it is often used to describe someone's sense of humor, and in that case it means sarcastic, ironic or distorted.
"Formal" means ceremonial, orderly, or proper.
"Gluttonous" means greedy with food or never satisfied, insatiable.
"Serious" means important; it also means humorless or grim.
"Humorous" means funny, comical, the trait of making people laugh. Humorous was meant to mislead by the association between wry and humor.
Example Question #372 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OPALESCENT
Prismatic
Prosperous
Salubrious
Copious
Haggard
Prismatic
"Opalescent" means "prismatic," having the quality of opal, pearly.
"Salubrious" means beneficial, healthy, or wholesome.
"Copious" means excessive quantities of something, ample, abundant.
"Haggard" means worn out, tired, weakened.
"Prosperous" means successful, thriving or wealthy.
Example Question #373 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AMORPHOUS
Inoffensive
Rigid
Liable
Shapeless
Fashionable
Shapeless
"Amorphous" means "shapeless," vague or formless.
"Fashionable" means stylish, contemporary, trendy.
"Liable" means responsible, accountable, at blame.
"Inoffensive" means not obnoxious, pleasant, harmless.
"Rigid" means adamant, inflexible, unyielding.
Example Question #374 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GAUDY
Clear
Pristine
Vulgar
Gorgeous
Sophisticated
Vulgar
"Gaudy" means "vulgar," bright or garish.
"Pristine" means untouched, natural, pure.
"Gorgeous" means beautiful, attractive, magnificent.
"Clear" means transparent, glassy, see-through.
"Sophisticated" means elegant, refined, cultured.
Example Question #375 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRAGILE
Flimsy
Gorgeous
Parallel
Delicious
Natural
Flimsy
"Fragile" is an adjective meaning easily broken or damaged. Similarly, "flimsy" is an adjective meaning weak and easily damaged, so flimsy is an appropriate synonym.
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