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Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FUTILE
Distant
Endless
Pointless
Purposeful
Glamorous
Pointless
"Futile" means of no use or pointless, so "pointless" is the correct answer. "Purposeful" is an antonym of "futile" and "pointless"; it means determined or doing something with a goal in mind. "Distant" means faraway. "Endless" means having no end or limit. "Glamorous" means lovely or alluring.
Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INVINCIBLE
Unbeatable
Obedient
Cautious
Humble
Weak
Unbeatable
"Invincible" means unbeatable. "Weak" means having little power, strength, or energy, so it is an antonym, not a synonym, of "invincible." None of the other answers are close in meaning to "invincible": "humble" means not vain or modest; "cautious" means careful; and "obedient" means loyal and obeying directions.
Example Question #53 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ELABORATE
Excited
Fiery
Undiscovered
Complex
Simple
Complex
"Elaborate" means having much detail or many parts. "Complex" is the best answer, as it means having many parts or details.
Example Question #54 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters
DORMANT
Energized
Lethargic
Asleep
Awake
Ominous
Asleep
"Dormant" means asleep or inactive, so "asleep" is the correct answer. For clarification, "lethargic" means lazy or lacking energy and is an antonym of "energized," which means having a lot of energy, and "ominous" means portentous, threatening, or sinister.
Example Question #55 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Absolute
Complete
Exiled
Efficient
Potential
Sturdy
Complete
"Absolute" means complete; Sturdy means strong; Exiled means banned; Potential means a lot of promise; and Efficient means effective.
Example Question #56 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HAPHAZARD
Organized
Didactic
Chaotic
Structured
Educational
Chaotic
"Haphazard" means chaotic and not organized. For clarification, "didactic" means educational or instructive.
Example Question #57 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INFERIOR
Superior
Promising
Substandard
Loyal
Competent
Substandard
"Inferior" means of lesser quality or substandard. "Superior" means of greater quality, so it is an antonym, not a synonym, of "inferior." The other answers are not close in meaning to "inferior": "loyal" means obedient or consistently supporting something or someone; "promising" means potentially yielding good results; and "competent" means having the necessary skills to accomplish something.
Example Question #58 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AKIN
Different
Similar
Unique
Vie
Inspect
Similar
Akin means similar or comparable. For clarification, unique means distinct and original; vie means to compete or struggle.
Example Question #59 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONVENTIONAL
Unique
Intolerant
Tolerant
Traditional
Cerebral
Traditional
"Conventional" means well-established, normal, socially accepted, or traditional. For clarification, "unique" means distinct; "cerebral" means intelligent; "tolerant" means patient, and "intolerant" is an antonym of patient.
Example Question #60 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AKIN
Related
Frank
Unclear
Authentic
Irritated
Related
"Akin" means similar or related; the word was originally formed from a contraction of the phrase "of kin," in which "kin" means family. So, "related" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "akin": "unclear" is a combination of the negative prefix "un-," which means not, and clear, so you might be able to infer that it means not clear, or in other words, shrouded or hard to see or understand; "authentic" means genuine or real; "frank" means honest and straight to the point; and "irritated" means annoyed or upset.
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