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Example Question #628 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONTENTIOUS
Apathetic
Laden
Umbrage
Controversial
Kinetic
Controversial
"Contentious" means causing disagreement, debatable or controversial. For clarification, "apathetic" means not caring or unemotional; "kinetic" is an adjective that means relating to movement, "laden" means burdened, and "umbrage" is a feeling or resentment or offense.
Example Question #629 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PROFANE
Vociferous
Disrespectful
Miserly
Demanding
Polite
Disrespectful
"Profane" language is rude and disrespectful. For clarification, "miserly" means not generous; "vociferous" means loud and vocal.
Example Question #631 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OUTLANDISH
Exquisite
Famous
Bizarre
Inspiring
Comely
Bizarre
Something that is "outlandish" is bizarre and eccentric, so "bizarre," an adjective that means strange, is the correct answer. For clarification, "exquisite" means very beautiful, "comely" means attractive, "inspiring" means encouraging or motivating, and "famous" means well-known or prominent.
Example Question #632 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SINISTER
Fearful
Evil
Stiff
Filthy
Sturdy
Evil
"Sinister" means evil or harmful, so "evil" is the correct answer. None of the answer choices are close in meaning to "sinister": "fearful" means being and appearing scared or frightened; "stiff" means rigid and inflexible; "sturdy" means strong and robust; and "filthy" means dirty or disgusting.
Example Question #633 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PROSPEROUS
Wealthy
Parsimonious
Innocuous
Detrimental
Shiny
Wealthy
Someone who is "prosperous" is wealthy and successful, so "wealthy" is the correct answer. For clarification, "parsimonious" means not generous, and "innocuous" means innocent or not harmful and is an antonym of "detrimental," which means causing harm.
Example Question #634 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RAVENOUS
Efficient
Starving
Deleterious
Harmless
Harmful
Starving
To be "ravenous" means to be very hungry, so the correct answer is “starving,” which also means very hungry. For clarification, "deleterious" means harmful, and "efficient" means well-organized.
Example Question #635 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BALMY
Cowardly
Soothing
Harsh
Reflexive
Fascinating
Soothing
If something is “balmy,” it has the qualities of balm, so it is soothing. It can also be used to mean crazy or foolish. To clarify, “reflexive” means directed or turned back on itself; "cowardly” means not brave; “fascinating” means interesting; “harsh” means unpleasant or unfair.
Example Question #636 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VENERABLE
Dire
Collude
Rotund
Respected
Defenseless
Respected
If something is “venerable,” it is respected or valued because of age. It is most similar in meaning to “respected.” To clarify the other terms, “collude” means to secretly conspire or interact with others, often to do something illegal or dishonest; “rotund” means round or fat; “dire” means terrible or perilous.
Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BOURGEOIS
middle-class
a powder room
impoverished
comfortable
fancy
middle-class
Someone who is "bourgeois" is of the middle-class.
Example Question #637 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EFFICIENT
Dull
Unreliable
Effective
Arduous
Wasteful
Effective
"Efficient" means effective without being wasteful, so "effective" is the closest synonym.
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