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Example Question #641 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FUTILE
Endless
Pointless
Purposeful
Distant
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 #642 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INVINCIBLE
Unbeatable
Obedient
Humble
Cautious
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 #643 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ELABORATE
Fiery
Excited
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 #644 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters
DORMANT
Asleep
Awake
Lethargic
Ominous
Energized
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 #645 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Absolute
Sturdy
Efficient
Potential
Exiled
Complete
Complete
"Absolute" means complete; Sturdy means strong; Exiled means banned; Potential means a lot of promise; and Efficient means effective.
Example Question #646 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HAPHAZARD
Educational
Chaotic
Organized
Structured
Didactic
Chaotic
"Haphazard" means chaotic and not organized. For clarification, "didactic" means educational or instructive.
Example Question #647 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INFERIOR
Substandard
Loyal
Promising
Competent
Superior
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 #648 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AKIN
Different
Inspect
Vie
Similar
Unique
Similar
Akin means similar or comparable. For clarification, unique means distinct and original; vie means to compete or struggle.
Example Question #649 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONVENTIONAL
Unique
Cerebral
Intolerant
Traditional
Tolerant
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 #650 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AKIN
Frank
Related
Irritated
Unclear
Authentic
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.