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Example Question #341 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GROTESQUE
Ancient
Religious
Interrogative
Praiseworthy
Deformed
Deformed
"Grotesque" and "deformed" both mean physically misshapen. "Ancient" means very old, and "religious" describes something related to or ascribing to a religion. To "interrogate" is to ask questions. "Praiseworthy" means deserving of praise or approval; meritorious.
Example Question #342 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FEATHERY
Eulogy
Terrestrial
Aviary
Wispy
Elegy
Wispy
"Feathery" and "wispy" are synonyms. "Elegy" and "eulogy" are not adjectives at all; they are speeches that people deliver upon the death of a friend or relative. "Terrestrial" means of the earth. While an "aviary" is a place that birds live, it is not related to feathers and is therefore not a good synonym.
Example Question #343 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STICKY
Flowery
Gluey
Ochre
Umber
Lewd
Gluey
"Sticky" and "gluey" are synonyms. "Ochre" is a yellowish brown color, and "umber" is a brown color. "Lewd" means offensive or obscene. "Flowery" means resembling or related to flowers.
Example Question #344 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GREASY
Oily
Organic
Scrappy
Scrawny
Harsh
Oily
"Greasy" and "oily" are synonyms describing a slippery, buttery texture. "Scrappy" means determined and eager to fight, and "scrawny" means too skinny. "Organic" describes living matter (as opposed to inorganic), and "harsh" can mean either grating and raspy or cruel and severe.
Example Question #345 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNGENT
Soft
Naive
Strong-smelling
Smooth
Voracious
Strong-smelling
"Pungent" aromas are ones that smell strongly and usually unpleasantly. "Naive" means innocent, trusting, or inexperienced. "Soft" and "hard" are antonyms, as are "smooth" and "rough." "Voracious" means very hungry, ravenous.
Example Question #71 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SILKEN
Equable
Homespun
Hushed
Soft
Beneficial
Soft
Something "silken" is made of silk and very soft. "Homespun" means simple and plain. "Equable" means even-tempered and calm. "Beneficial" means advantageous. "Hushed" means very quiet.
Example Question #72 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BITTER
Acidic
Rural
Fiscal
Strong-smelling
Captive
Acidic
"Bitter" and "acidic" are similarly sharp, unpleasant, and un-sweet flavors. "Fiscal" means financial, and "captive" means imprisoned. "Rural" describes the countryside and is the antonym of "urban."
Example Question #73 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LIMBER
Placid
Tranquil
Flexible
Urban
Rough
Flexible
"Limber" means "flexible," agile or lithe.
"Tranquil" means quiet or peaceful.
"Placid" means calm, gentle or even-tempered.
"Urban" means city, or somewhere that is not rural.
"Rough" means uneven, irregular, coarse.
Example Question #74 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STRIKING
Astonishing
Stalwart
Unremarkable
Unimportant
Unimpressive
Astonishing
"Striking" and "astonishing" are synonyms which can be used to praise someone or something's appearance. The other answer choices do not share this meaning.
Example Question #75 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRAGRANT
Fraternal
Perfumed
Pernicious
Frantic
Fragile
Perfumed
"Fragrant" and "perfumed" are synonyms describing a pleasant scent. The other answer choices do not have meanings related to fragrant. The "fra" prefix does not have anything to do with smell.
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