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Example Question #643 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LUCRATIVE
Lucky
Hindering
Profitable
Sensational
Recreational
Profitable
If a business is “lucrative,” it makes a lot of money or it is able to make a lot of money. “Profitable” also means able to make a lot of money or profit. If something is “hindering,” it prevents something from moving forward. You can tell the meaning of the word "hindering" from its root word "hind-," which means back. An animal’s “hind” legs are their back legs. “Recreational” refers to something done in one's spare time. “Sensational” means shocking or amazing.
Example Question #644 : Synonyms
A synonym of "formidable" is __________.
burnt
afraid
tasty
dirty
accomplished
accomplished
"Formidable" is an adjective that means "inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable." So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "inspiring fear or respect." "Afraid" may look like a potentially correct answer, but "afraid" does not mean "inspiring fear," but rather "feeling fear or anxiety; frightened," so it cannot be the correct answer. "Accomplished," however, is an adjective that means "highly trained or skilled," and because "accomplished" is the answer choice that is closest in meaning to "formidable," "accomplished" is the correct answer.
Example Question #651 : Synonyms
A synonym of "potent" is __________.
indispensable
frail
mighty
derelict
arranged
mighty
"Potent" is an adjective that means "having great power, influence, or effect," so we need to pick out an adjective that means something like "powerful" or "having a strong effect." "Frail," then, cannot be the correct answer, because "frail" is an adjective that can mean "of a person: weak and delicate," "easily damaged or broken; fragile or insubstantial," or "weak in character or morals," making it an antonym, not a synonym, of "potent." "Mighty," however, is an adjective that can mean "possessing great and impressive power or strength, especially on account of size" or "of an action: performed with or requiring great strength." Because "mighty" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "potent," "mighty" is the correct answer.
Example Question #652 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Potent
Critical
Unfortunate
Powerful
Immortal
Memorable
Powerful
"Potent" means powerful; Unfortunate means unlucky; Immortal means able to live forever; Memorable means easily remembered; and Critical means important.
Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: choose the word with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Drowsy
Excited
Energetic
Tired
Loyal
Nervous
Tired
"Drowsy" means sleepy or tired.
Example Question #653 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTRICATE
Outlier
Serendipitous
Powerless
Complicated
Meaningful
Complicated
Something that is "intricate" is complex and complicated. For clarification, an "outlier" is something or somebody that is outside of the norm; "serendipitous" means owed to good fortune.
Example Question #654 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
POTENT
Flawless
Weak
Idiotic
Powerful
Disappointed
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 #655 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TORPID
Vital
Functional
Dormant
Dynamic
Active
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 #656 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FEEBLE
Firm
Weak
Strong
Capable
Free
Weak
"Feeble" is an adjective that means lacking strength. Of the answer choices, "weak" has the closest meaning.
Example Question #657 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRUELING
Exhausting
Lively
Immature
Diligent
Contagious
Diligent
Contagious
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.
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