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Example Question #1271 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPECCABLE
Affectionate
Brown
Utilitarian
Invincible
Perfect
Perfect
"Impeccable" means flawless, or "perfect."
Example Question #1271 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HACKNEYED
Original
Destitute
Homeless
Weird
Trite
Trite
"Hackneyed" means trite, unoriginal or old-fashioned, so "trite" is the correct answer. For clarification, "destitute" means very poor, "original" means first or authentic, "homeless" means not having a home, and "weird" means eerie or strange.
Example Question #1272 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SUBLIME
Magnificent
Denigrate
Paltry
Noxious
Absolution
Magnificent
"Sublime" means perfect or awe-inspiring, so "magnificent," which means impressive, striking, or excellent, is the correct answer. For clarification, "paltry" means meager, "noxious" means toxic or poisonous, "absolution" means forgiveness, and "denigrate" means belittle or criticize.
Example Question #2261 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
A synonym of "insipid" is . . .
humdrum
ennui
quixotic
flavorful
exciting
humdrum
"Insipid" is an adjective that means "tasteless, flavorless, or bland" when referring to food or drink, and "unimaginative, drab, or tedious" when referring to writing, art, or ideas. While "ennui" might look like a good candidate for a synonym of "insipid," ennui is a noun that means "a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement," and while something that is insipid might cause a state of ennui, "ennui" is a noun and "insipid" an adjective, so "ennui" cannot be the correct answer. "Humdrum," however, can be used as an adjective meaning "lacking excitement or variety; dull; monotonous." Because "humdrum" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "insipid," "humdrum" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1466 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Glorious
Arrogant
Huge
Depressing
Wonderful
Dependable
Wonderful
"Glorious" means wonderful, or having glory.
Example Question #1274 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MEDIOCRE
Exceptional
Ordinary
Wonderful
Strange
Distinct
Ordinary
"Mediocre" means common or ordinary, so "ordinary" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1275 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MEAGER
Reluctant
Scarce
Marginal
Ample
Deduce
Scarce
"Meager" is an adjective that describes a very small amount. For example, "His meager meal included one piece of bread and a small cup of milk." If something is "scarce,' it is not abundant. These two words are very similar. "Ample" is an antonym to "meager."
Example Question #1468 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROFUSE
Sparse
Benign
Substantial
Infinite
Abundant
Abundant
"Profuse" is an adjective that means "abundant" or plentiful.
"Infinite" means limitless, or impossible to measure or calculate. "Substantial" means important, large, or valuable. "Benign" means gentle or kind, and in medical terms means not harmful. "Sparse" is an antonym of "profuse" and means few or infrequent.
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MEAGER
Impatient
Bountiful
Notorious
Insufficient
Anticipatory
Insufficient
There is a false root word (eager) which should not be misidentified here. The true meaning of meager is most nearly "not enough" or insufficient. "Bountiful" is an antonym to "meager." "Anticipatory" means something that anticipates or precedes something else. To be "notorious" is to be famous or renowned for a dubious reason.
Example Question #1471 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MYRIAD
Dull
Multitude
Myrtle
Limited
Lacking
Multitude
"Myriad" and "multitude" both describe a great quantity of something. These words are synonymous. The other words do not have meanings related to the word "myriad." "Myrtle" is a kind of evergreen shrub. It is not related in meaning to the word "myriad."
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