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Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTRICATE
Powerless
Meaningful
Serendipitous
Complicated
Outlier
Complicated
Something that is "intricate" is complex and complicated. For clarification, an "outlier" is something or somebody that is outside of the norm; "serendipitous" means owed to good fortune.
Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
POTENT
Weak
Flawless
Powerful
Idiotic
Disappointed
Powerful
"Potent" means forceful or powerful, so "powerful" is the correct answer. "Weak" is an antonym of "potent" and "powerful"; it means not having strengh or power. "Disappointed" means upset or not having one's expectations met. "Idiotic" means stupid or foolish. "Flawless" means perfect or without defects.
Example Question #47 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TORPID
Active
Dormant
Dynamic
Functional
Vital
Dormant
"Torpid" means inactive or lacking energy. While not precisely synonyms, "functional" and "active" have similar meanings. You can eliminate them. "Dynamic" and "vital" are synonyms meaning full of energy. Therefore, the only choice that fits is "dormant," which means inactive.
Example Question #651 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FEEBLE
Capable
Free
Firm
Weak
Strong
Weak
"Feeble" is an adjective that means lacking strength. Of the answer choices, "weak" has the closest meaning.
Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRUELING
Exhausting
Lively
Contagious
Immature
Diligent
Diligent
Contagious
Exhausting
"Grueling" means very tiring or exhausting, so "exhausting" is the correct answer. "Lively" is an antonym of "grueling" and "exhausting"; it means active or having a lot of energy. "Immature" means child-like, as one might infer from the word being a combination of the negative prefix "im-," which means not, and "mature." "Contagious" means easily spread and usually refers to a disease. "Diligent" means hard-working.
Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FUTILE
Glamorous
Purposeful
Endless
Pointless
Distant
Pointless
"Futile" means of no use or pointless, so "pointless" is the correct answer. "Purposeful" is an antonym of "futile" and "pointless"; it means determined or doing something with a goal in mind. "Distant" means faraway. "Endless" means having no end or limit. "Glamorous" means lovely or alluring.
Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INVINCIBLE
Humble
Unbeatable
Cautious
Obedient
Weak
Unbeatable
"Invincible" means unbeatable. "Weak" means having little power, strength, or energy, so it is an antonym, not a synonym, of "invincible." None of the other answers are close in meaning to "invincible": "humble" means not vain or modest; "cautious" means careful; and "obedient" means loyal and obeying directions.
Example Question #661 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ELABORATE
Undiscovered
Excited
Simple
Complex
Fiery
Complex
"Elaborate" means having much detail or many parts. "Complex" is the best answer, as it means having many parts or details.
Example Question #662 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters
DORMANT
Lethargic
Awake
Energized
Asleep
Ominous
Asleep
"Dormant" means asleep or inactive, so "asleep" is the correct answer. For clarification, "lethargic" means lazy or lacking energy and is an antonym of "energized," which means having a lot of energy, and "ominous" means portentous, threatening, or sinister.
Example Question #663 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Absolute
Exiled
Sturdy
Potential
Complete
Efficient
Complete
"Absolute" means complete; Sturdy means strong; Exiled means banned; Potential means a lot of promise; and Efficient means effective.
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