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Example Question #81 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
URBANE
Stained
Lanky
Unrealistic
Civilized
Pristine
Civilized
"Urbane" means "civilized," cosmopolitan or sophisticated.
"Lanky" means long-limbed, gangly or tall and thin.
"Unrealistic" means fanciful or not believable.
"Pristine" means pure, untouched by civilization, primeval.
"Stained" means dirty, impure or sullied.
Example Question #82 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SALLOW
Angelic
Vigorous
Portly
Unhealthy
Phony
Unhealthy
"Sallow" means "unhealthy," pale, dull.
"Angelic" means like an angel; sweet, kind and typically beautiful.
"Phony" means false or bogus.
"Portly" means fat, round, overweight.
"Vigorous" means full of vigor, vivacious, energetic.
Example Question #83 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AJAR
Underneath
Slightly open
Spectacular
Small
Tidy
Slightly open
"Ajar" means "slightly open" or open a crack. For example, the door was ajar.
"Tidy" means neat, clean or orderly.
"Small" means not large in size, petite, or little.
"Spectacular" means wonderful, impressive or something that catches the eye.
"Underneath" is a preposition that means below or under something.
Example Question #84 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DAPPER
Gloomy
Ugly
Drab
Classy
Sweltering
Classy
'Dapper' means "classy," well-groomed or elegant.
"Gloomy" means dismal, depressing, sullen. Also has a meaning of dark or shadowed when describing landscapes.
"Sweltering" means extremely hot in temperature, scorching, humid.
"Drab" means bleak, colorless, or run-down in appearance.
"Ugly" means unattractive or unsightly. It can also describe anything that is unpleasant or dangerous.
Example Question #85 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HORRID
Inappropriate
Dreadful
Horticultural
Honest
Homely
Dreadful
The words "horrid" and "dreadful" are synonymous. They refer to something that inspires fear. The other answer choices do not have this meaning. Words like "homely," "honest," and "horticultural" may seem to have similar prefixes, but they have completely unrelated meanings.
Example Question #86 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SICKLY
Invigorated
Rosy
Insipid
Glowing
Enthused
Insipid
"Sickly" and "insipid" are synonyms describing something that shows low levels of energy. All of the other choices are antonyms of the words "sickly" and "insipid." If you consider them carefully, you'll notice that they are very closely related to each other. This may help you deduce the correct answer.
Example Question #87 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OVERT
Apparent
Disguised
Askew
Pudgy
Tilted
Apparent
"Overt" means "apparent" or undisguised.
"Pudgy" means fat, overweight or chubby.
"Tilted" means leaned or slanted.
"Askew" means crooked or not straight.
"Disguised" means hidden by a false appearance or unrecognizable.
Example Question #88 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAPACIOUS
Roomy
Copious
Constrained
Bereft
Sickle-shaped
Roomy
"Capacious" means "roomy," an adjective that means ample space.
"Bereft" means without, lacking, missing.
"Copious" means many, abundant, extensive.
"Sickle-shaped" means the shape of a crescent or a young moon.
"Constrained" means strained, awkward, forced.
Example Question #89 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMATOSE
Untouchable
Unimpressive
Unconscious
Unrequited
Unkempt
Unconscious
The adjective "comatose" is used to describe someone who is in a coma, unconscious, not awake due to injury or illness. Additionally, "unkempt" means messy, not tidy; "unrequited" means not returned, (of feelings) not shared by someone else; "unimpressive" means not impressive; "untouchable" means so incredible as to not be able to be matched, not able to be touched. Based on these vocab words what do you think the prefix un- means?
Example Question #90 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MANIFEST
Obvious
Succinct
Delicious
Concealed
Toxic
Obvious
The adjective "manifest" means obvious, apparent, clear and blatant. The verb "manifest" means make apparent, show, display. Additionally, "concealed" means hidden, disguised; "toxic" means poisonous; "delicious" means tasty; "succinct" means brief, 'to the point,' done quickly and efficiently.
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