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Example Question #1321 : Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COHERENT
Orderly and logical
Existing at the same time
Unintelligible
Self-sufficient
Difficult to understand
Orderly and logical
Coherent means something is orderly and logical.
Example Question #1322 : Synonyms
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OBSCURE
self-evident
obtuse
vague
round
dull
vague
Obscure means vague.
Example Question #1323 : Synonyms
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PLAUSIBLE
cheerful
impossible
forgettable
paralyzed
conceivable
conceivable
Plausible means conceivable.
Example Question #1321 : Synonyms
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PATENT
unclear
disfigured
handmade
maligned
apparent
apparent
One meaning of "patent" is apparent. Something is patently obvious (that is, apparently obvious).
Example Question #513 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
A synonym of “artificial” is __________.
natural
halcyon
progressive
possessive
man-made
man-made
“Artificial” is an adjective that means “made by people rather than nature,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “produced by humans rather than occurring naturally.” That means that “natural” cannot be the correct answer, because “natural” means “existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “artificial.” “Man-made,” however, is an adjective that means “made or caused by human beings (as opposed to occurring or being made naturally); artificial,” and because “man-made” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “artificial,” “man-made” is the correct answer.
Example Question #514 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Vague
Comprehensible
Smoky
Extraordinary
Rotten
Unclear
Unclear
"Vague" means unclear.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: choose the word with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Accurate
Generous
Firm
Competitive
Awkward
Precise
Precise
"Accurate" means precise.
Example Question #515 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GENUINE
Passive
Authentic
Imposing
Aggressive
Undulate
Authentic
Something that is "genuine" is honest, authentic, or real. For clarification, "authentic" means reliable, real; "passive" is the opposite of "aggressive;" "undulate" describes a rolling motion, like a wave; "imposing" is something that is striking or impressive.
Example Question #1131 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ARTIFICIAL
Unnatural
Gracious
Restored
Pure
Natural
Unnatural
"Artificial" means unnatural or man-made, so "unnatural" is the correct answer. "Natural" is an antonym of "artificial" and means produced in nature or not man-made. "Pure" means unmixed or uncontaminated. "Restored" means returned to an original state. "Gracious" means courteous or elegant.
Example Question #1331 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SHAM
Tedious
Fake
Pungent
Disgusting
Genuine
Fake
"Sham" means fake or pretended, so "fake" is the correct answer. "Genuine" is an antonym of "sham" and "fake"; it means real or authentic. "Disgusting" means revolting or sickening. "Pungent" means having a strong taste or smell. "Tedious" means dull or boring.
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