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Example Question #587 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
STRAIGHTFORWARD
Extreme
Similar
Unpredictable
Contagious
Direct
Direct
"Straightforward" means simple, easy, or direct, so "direct" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "straightfoward": "contagious" means infectious or easily spread and most often refers to diseases; "similar" means alike; "extreme" means very great or utmost; and "unpredictable" means not able to be predicted, as you might infer from the word being a combination of the negative prefix "un-," which means not, and "predictable."
Example Question #588 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
REMOTE
Slow
Decreasing
Distant
Close
Dull
Distant
"Distant," which means secluded, is a synonym of "remote." The definition of "remote" is out-of-the-way or far apart.
Example Question #589 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADJACENT
Abutting
Noncontiguous
Whimsical
Awry
Abounding
Abutting
"Adjacent" is an adjective that means nearby or connected by a shared border so we need to pick out another adjective that also means near or sharing a border. While "noncontiguous" may look like a correct answer, because "contiguous" is used to describe two things that are right next to each other, the "non-" prefix means not, so "noncontiguous" means not immediately next to each other. So, "noncontiguous" is an antonym of "adjacent" and can't be the right answer. "Abutting," however, means bordering, and since "abutting" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "adjacent," "abutting" is the correct answer.
Example Question #591 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DESOLATE
Temporary
Empty
Friendly
Desperate
Bright
Empty
"Desolate" is an adjective defined as barren or deserted. Of the answer choices, "empty" has the closest meaning.
Example Question #592 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LINEAR
Fresh
Straight
Angered
Skillful
Grimy
Straight
"Linear" means ordered in a straight line, so "straight" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "linear": "angered" means angry or upset; "grimy" means dirty or filthy; "skillful" means being an expert at a certain activity; and "fresh" means new and recent.
Example Question #593 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
REMOTE
Ravenous
Keen
Impassive
Robust
Distant
Distant
If someone or something is "remote," that person or thing is distant and hard to reach. For clarification, "impassive" means not caring, "keen" means eager, "robust" means healthy or vigorous, and "ravenous" means very hungry.
Example Question #39 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONGESTED
Clear
Disgusting
Empty
Blocked up
Unethical
Blocked up
"Congested" means blocked up.
Example Question #594 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARCHAIC
Ephemeral
Eternal
Antiquated
New
Permanent
Antiquated
"Archaic" means "antiquated" or having the characteristics of an earlier period.
"Permanent" means everlasting, existing perpetually.
"Ephemeral" means lasting a very short time.
"Eternal" means without beginning or end, always existing.
"New" means of recent origin.
Example Question #595 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DORMANT
Rock-like
Inactive
Abnormal
Immaculate
Active
Inactive
"Dormant" means inactive or sleeping.
"Immaculate" means completely clean, or devoid of any corruption.
"Abnormal" means not normal, strange or bizarre.
"Rock-like" means having the quality of a rock, and often is used to mean steadfast or loyal.
"Active" means alive or in a state of movement.
Example Question #596 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TEMPORARY
Temperature
Temple
Temptation
Temperament
Temporal
Temporal
Although all of these words share a similar root (temp-), the word "temporal" is closest in meaning to the word "temporary." Both words can be used to refer to a period of time.
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