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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
Interrogative
Deformed
Religious
Ancient
Praiseworthy
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
Aviary
Elegy
Wispy
Terrestrial
Eulogy
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
Lewd
Ochre
Umber
Gluey
Flowery
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
Scrappy
Harsh
Oily
Scrawny
Organic
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
Strong-smelling
Smooth
Soft
Naive
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 #346 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SILKEN
Equable
Hushed
Beneficial
Soft
Homespun
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 #347 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BITTER
Rural
Captive
Fiscal
Acidic
Strong-smelling
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 #348 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LIMBER
Urban
Rough
Placid
Tranquil
Flexible
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 #349 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STRIKING
Unimpressive
Astonishing
Unimportant
Unremarkable
Stalwart
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 #350 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRAGRANT
Fragile
Frantic
Perfumed
Pernicious
Fraternal
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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