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Example Question #1271 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPECCABLE
Affectionate
Brown
Utilitarian
Perfect
Invincible
Perfect
"Impeccable" means flawless, or "perfect."
Example Question #1271 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HACKNEYED
Weird
Destitute
Original
Trite
Homeless
Trite
"Hackneyed" means trite, unoriginal or old-fashioned, so "trite" is the correct answer. For clarification, "destitute" means very poor, "original" means first or authentic, "homeless" means not having a home, and "weird" means eerie or strange.
Example Question #1272 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SUBLIME
Noxious
Denigrate
Absolution
Paltry
Magnificent
Magnificent
"Sublime" means perfect or awe-inspiring, so "magnificent," which means impressive, striking, or excellent, is the correct answer. For clarification, "paltry" means meager, "noxious" means toxic or poisonous, "absolution" means forgiveness, and "denigrate" means belittle or criticize.
Example Question #1273 : Identifying Synonyms
A synonym of "insipid" is . . .
exciting
humdrum
quixotic
ennui
flavorful
humdrum
"Insipid" is an adjective that means "tasteless, flavorless, or bland" when referring to food or drink, and "unimaginative, drab, or tedious" when referring to writing, art, or ideas. While "ennui" might look like a good candidate for a synonym of "insipid," ennui is a noun that means "a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement," and while something that is insipid might cause a state of ennui, "ennui" is a noun and "insipid" an adjective, so "ennui" cannot be the correct answer. "Humdrum," however, can be used as an adjective meaning "lacking excitement or variety; dull; monotonous." Because "humdrum" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "insipid," "humdrum" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1273 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Glorious
Depressing
Dependable
Huge
Arrogant
Wonderful
Wonderful
"Glorious" means wonderful, or having glory.
Example Question #1274 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MEDIOCRE
Distinct
Wonderful
Exceptional
Ordinary
Strange
Ordinary
"Mediocre" means common or ordinary, so "ordinary" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1275 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MEAGER
Ample
Reluctant
Scarce
Deduce
Marginal
Scarce
"Meager" is an adjective that describes a very small amount. For example, "His meager meal included one piece of bread and a small cup of milk." If something is "scarce,' it is not abundant. These two words are very similar. "Ample" is an antonym to "meager."
Example Question #1276 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROFUSE
Sparse
Abundant
Benign
Infinite
Substantial
Abundant
"Profuse" is an adjective that means "abundant" or plentiful.
"Infinite" means limitless, or impossible to measure or calculate. "Substantial" means important, large, or valuable. "Benign" means gentle or kind, and in medical terms means not harmful. "Sparse" is an antonym of "profuse" and means few or infrequent.
Example Question #2272 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MEAGER
Impatient
Notorious
Bountiful
Anticipatory
Insufficient
Insufficient
There is a false root word (eager) which should not be misidentified here. The true meaning of meager is most nearly "not enough" or insufficient. "Bountiful" is an antonym to "meager." "Anticipatory" means something that anticipates or precedes something else. To be "notorious" is to be famous or renowned for a dubious reason.
Example Question #1277 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MYRIAD
Lacking
Limited
Multitude
Myrtle
Dull
Multitude
"Myriad" and "multitude" both describe a great quantity of something. These words are synonymous. The other words do not have meanings related to the word "myriad." "Myrtle" is a kind of evergreen shrub. It is not related in meaning to the word "myriad."
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