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Example Question #1471 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MEAGER
Anticipatory
Impatient
Bountiful
Insufficient
Notorious
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 #1472 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MYRIAD
Dull
Multitude
Lacking
Myrtle
Limited
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."
Example Question #1473 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ASTONISHING
Astounding
Astral
Celestial
Astronomical
Stellar
Astounding
"Astonishing" and "astounding" are synonyms. The other words, "astronomical," "astral," "stellar," and "celestial," all describe the sky, stars, and space! Note that astronomical and astral share a root!
Example Question #1474 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TYPICAL
Abnormal
Extraordinary
Unusual
Uncommon
Representative
Representative
The words "typical" and "representative" can be used to describe something with distinctive qualities. The other words do not have meanings that are as closely related those of "typical" and "representative." In fact, the other answer choices are antonyms of the word "typical."
Example Question #1475 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SIMPLE
Facile
Rebellious
Symptomatic
Rude
Complex
Facile
The words "simple" and "facile" are synonyms. The other words do not have related meanings. "Rude" and "rebellious" are somewhat related to each other but not to the word "simple." "Symptomatic" is not at all relevant, as it is a medical term referring to showing symptoms of a disease or illness. Finally, the word "complex" is actually an antonym of the word "simple."
Example Question #1476 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ORTHODOX
Traditional
Secular
Effusive
Apocryphal
Toilsome
Traditional
"Orthodox" means "traditional," according to the book, or conservative.
"Apocryphal" means questionable, fake, inaccurate.
"Effusive" means gushing, profuse or unrestrained.
"Toilsome" means difficult or laborious.
"Secular" means not spiritual or religious.
Example Question #1477 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WOEFUL
Frantic
Sturdy
Unhinged
Repulsive
Pathetic
Pathetic
The adjective "woeful" means terribly sad and pitiful, pathetic and tragic. Additionally, "repulsive" means gross, disgusting, not attractive; "frantic" means hurried, stressed; "sturdy" means reliable, strong and firm, unlikely to fall over or break; "unhinged" means disturbed, mentally imbalanced, crazy.
Example Question #1478 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPORADIC
Frequent
Common
Occasional
Dependable
Immediate
Occasional
"Sporadic" is an adjective defined as occurring at irregular intervals. The term "occasional means occurring, appearing, or done infrequently. This makes "occasional" the correct answer as a synonym "sporadic."
Example Question #1479 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ECLECTIC
Limited
Scarce
Varied
Colorful
Tasteful
Varied
The correct answer is "varied." "Eclectic" is an adjective defined as broad and diverse range of sources.
Varied means showing "variation or variety," making it a synonym of "eclectic."
Example Question #1480 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AGGREGATE
Total
Unreliable
Firm
Nothing
Mutual
Total
The noun and adjective "aggregate" refers to the sum of multiple parts, the total, the whole. To "aggregate" means to form or calculate a whole from multiple parts. Additionally, "mutual" means shared; "unreliable" means not reliable, not trustworthy, not responsible.
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