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Example Question #333 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LUXURIOUS
Perfect
Deluxe
Infamous
Numerical
Expensive
Deluxe
"Luxurious" and "deluxe" both mean extremely elegant and comfortable. "Infamous" means notorious, and "numeric" means relating to numbers. "Perfect" and "flawed" are antonyms. While "luxurious" items are often "expensive," the two are not synonymous.
Example Question #334 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCUMMY
Wavering
Quivering
Decisive
Dirty
Elaborate
Dirty
"Scummy" and "dirty" are synonyms. "Decisive" is the opposite of both indecisive and wavering. "Elaborate" means complex or complicated. To "quiver" is to shake.
Example Question #335 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUDDY
Viridian
Red
Olive
Copper
Cerulean
Red
"Ruddy" means red and is usually used to describe a complexion. The rest of the words are colors as well: "copper" is a metallic brown,"viridian" is green, "cerulean" is blue, and "olive" is a yellowish-green color.
Example Question #336 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRUESOME
Shy
Nosy
Grisly
Handsome
Yielding
Grisly
"Gruesome" and "grisly" both mean repulsive and horrible. To "yield" is to give in. To be "nosy" is to pry into other people's business. "Shy" means timid, and "handsome" means physically attractive and is usually used to describe men.
Example Question #341 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GROTESQUE
Interrogative
Deformed
Ancient
Religious
Praiseworthy
Deformed
"Grotesque" and "deformed" both mean physically misshapen. "Ancient" means very old, and "religious" describes something related to or ascribing to a religion. To "interrogate" is to ask questions. "Praiseworthy" means deserving of praise or approval; meritorious.
Example Question #342 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FEATHERY
Elegy
Terrestrial
Aviary
Wispy
Eulogy
Wispy
"Feathery" and "wispy" are synonyms. "Elegy" and "eulogy" are not adjectives at all; they are speeches that people deliver upon the death of a friend or relative. "Terrestrial" means of the earth. While an "aviary" is a place that birds live, it is not related to feathers and is therefore not a good synonym.
Example Question #343 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STICKY
Umber
Ochre
Lewd
Gluey
Flowery
Gluey
"Sticky" and "gluey" are synonyms. "Ochre" is a yellowish brown color, and "umber" is a brown color. "Lewd" means offensive or obscene. "Flowery" means resembling or related to flowers.
Example Question #344 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GREASY
Organic
Scrappy
Scrawny
Oily
Harsh
Oily
"Greasy" and "oily" are synonyms describing a slippery, buttery texture. "Scrappy" means determined and eager to fight, and "scrawny" means too skinny. "Organic" describes living matter (as opposed to inorganic), and "harsh" can mean either grating and raspy or cruel and severe.
Example Question #345 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNGENT
Smooth
Strong-smelling
Soft
Naive
Voracious
Strong-smelling
"Pungent" aromas are ones that smell strongly and usually unpleasantly. "Naive" means innocent, trusting, or inexperienced. "Soft" and "hard" are antonyms, as are "smooth" and "rough." "Voracious" means very hungry, ravenous.
Example Question #346 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SILKEN
Hushed
Homespun
Beneficial
Soft
Equable
Soft
Something "silken" is made of silk and very soft. "Homespun" means simple and plain. "Equable" means even-tempered and calm. "Beneficial" means advantageous. "Hushed" means very quiet.
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