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Example Question #634 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
POTENT
Powerful
Disappointed
Weak
Idiotic
Flawless
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 #635 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TORPID
Functional
Active
Dynamic
Vital
Dormant
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 #636 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FEEBLE
Capable
Firm
Strong
Weak
Free
Weak
"Feeble" is an adjective that means lacking strength. Of the answer choices, "weak" has the closest meaning.
Example Question #637 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRUELING
Diligent
Immature
Contagious
Diligent
Lively
Contagious
Exhausting
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 #641 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FUTILE
Glamorous
Purposeful
Endless
Distant
Pointless
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 #642 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INVINCIBLE
Unbeatable
Humble
Obedient
Weak
Cautious
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 #51 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ELABORATE
Undiscovered
Excited
Fiery
Simple
Complex
Complex
"Elaborate" means having much detail or many parts. "Complex" is the best answer, as it means having many parts or details.
Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters
DORMANT
Awake
Ominous
Asleep
Energized
Lethargic
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 #53 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Absolute
Exiled
Complete
Efficient
Potential
Sturdy
Complete
"Absolute" means complete; Sturdy means strong; Exiled means banned; Potential means a lot of promise; and Efficient means effective.
Example Question #643 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HAPHAZARD
Educational
Didactic
Chaotic
Organized
Structured
Chaotic
"Haphazard" means chaotic and not organized. For clarification, "didactic" means educational or instructive.
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