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Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PROLIFIC
professional quality
produces a lot
enlightening
infertile
in agreement
produces a lot
Prolific means someone or something produces a lot.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MANIFOLD
bend
inexplicable
masculine
nearby
many
many
"Manifold" means many.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RIFE
devour
lift
abundant
look through
persist
abundant
"Rife" means abundant, as in rife with something.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Synonyms: choose the word with a meaning most similar to the word in question.
Prevalent
Fortunate
Illegal
Academic
Concealed
Rife
Rife
"Rife" means prevalent or common.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Synonyms: choose the word with a meaning most similar to the word in question.
Myriad
Consistent
Countless
Affluent
Obnoxious
Eventful
Countless
"Myriad" means pertaining to an indefinitely great number. Thus, the best answer choice is the word countless.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Finite
Crucial
Archaic
Unlimited
Pessimistic
Limited
Limited
"Finite" means limited; Unlimited means infinite; Archaic means ancient; Pessimistic means having a negative view; and Crucial means extremely important.
Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DUAL
Two
Single
Sullen
Humorous
Confident
Two
"Dual" means having to do with two or double. "Single" means having to do with one. "Sullen" means cranky. "Humorous" means funny or amusing. "Confident" means sure of oneself.
Example Question #7 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PROLIFIC
Deft
Wanton
Useless
Fruitful
Skilled
Fruitful
"Prolific" means highly productive or fruitful, so "fruitful" is the correct answer. For clarification, "wanton" means random and reckless, and "deft" means highly skilled.
Example Question #8 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EXTENSIVE
Ultimate
Healing
Broad
Detailed
Lethargic
Broad
"Extensive" means of great size or amount. The definition of "broad," of great extent, wide, makes it the best answer.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BEREFT
Massive
Deprived
Floating
Ignominous
Sticky
Deprived
"Bereft" most nearly means "deprived," as in, "The blank canvas was bereft of color."
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