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Example Question #1431 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERIPHERAL
Comprehensive
Central
Misunderstood
Optical
On the outskirts
On the outskirts
"Peripheral" describes the outer edges or boundaries of something. This is an antonym for "central," which means at the middle of something. "Optical" is a word describing vision or the eyes, and while peripheral vision is a type of vision, peripheral itself does not specifically refer to vision. "Misunderstood" and "comprehensive" are opposite concepts.
Example Question #1432 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROMENADED
Precise
Haphazard
Marching
Aimed
Strolled
Strolled
To "promenade" is to stroll or take a leisurely walk. "Promenading" is a more aimless activity than "aiming" or "marching," both of which are direct movements. "Imprecise" and "haphazard" are synonyms.
Example Question #1241 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLUMMETING
Tactile
Visual
Gliding
Rising
Falling
Falling
To "plummet" is to fall rapidly. It's an antonym of "rising." "Visual" is the adjective form of "vision," and "tactile" is the adjective form of "touch." To "glide" is to slide along smoothly.
Example Question #1242 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ELDERLY
Junior
Fresh
Ornamental
Aged
Elementary
Aged
"Elderly" and "aged" both refer to someone who is advanced in age or old. The other words do not share this meaning. Consider that the words "elementary," "junior, and "freshman" are all related to each other. The word "ornamental" refers to an item that is decorative.
Example Question #621 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNDERGROUND
Subterranean
Afloat
Drifting
Buoyant
Hovering
Subterranean
The words "underground" and "subterranean" are synonyms. The other words actually have meanings contrary to the word "underground." "Buoyant," for example, refers to something that floats on top of liquid.
Example Question #1244 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRIMARY
Average
Least
First
Last
Uncommon
First
The adjective "primary" generally means occurring first or of the greatest importance. The noun "primary" refers to an election to determine the representatives of the various political parties.
Example Question #1245 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INDIGENOUS
Foreign
Terrestrial
Native
Alien
Farfetched
Native
The adjective "indigenous" means native to a certain country or region. Additionally, "farfetched" means implausible, not likely to happen; "terrestrial" means of or related to the Earth; "alien" means foreign, unfamiliar, or from another planet; "foreign" means from a different country, not familiar.
Example Question #2235 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CALLOW
Craven
Merry
Immature
Wicked
Irresolute
Immature
The adjective "callow" is generally used to refer to young people and teenagers, it means immature, juvenile and lacking experience. Additionally, "merry" means happy, cheerful; "wicked" means evil, bad-natured; "craven" means cowardly and pathetic; "irresolute" means uncertain, unsure of oneself.
Example Question #1246 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEFT
Two
Strong
Skillful
Light
Rough
Skillful
The correct answer is "skillful."
"Deft" is an adjective that is defined as quick and skillful one's movement (mainly the hands).
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PROLIFIC
infertile
produces a lot
professional quality
enlightening
in agreement
produces a lot
Prolific means someone or something produces a lot.
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