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Example Question #303 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SALIENT
Postponed
Qualified
Constituent
Conspicuous
Subtle
Conspicuous
"Salient" is an adjective that means "most noticeable or important," so we need to pick out a word that means something like "most noticeable." While "constituent" and "conspicuous" might sound quite similar, "constituent" means "being a part of the whole," while "conspicuous" means "standing out so as to be clearly visible" or "attracting notice or attention." Since "conspicuous" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "salient," "conspicuous" is the correct answer.
Example Question #304 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BURLY
Stocky
Lanky
Comely
Tall
Portly
Stocky
Someone who is "burly" is stocky and well-built, so "stocky," a word that means strapping, heavyset, or brawny, is the correct answer. For clarification, "lanky" describes someone who is tall and skinny, portly means stout or fat, and comely means cute or attractive.
Example Question #305 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTACT
Complete
Accurate
Broken
Spoiled
Social
Complete
"Intact" means complete. "Broken" is an antonym of "intact" and means smashed or shattered. "Spoiled" means coddled. "Social" can mean having to do with society. "Accurate" means correct or precise.
Example Question #324 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the words that are most similar in meaning.
Vacuous
Elevated
Legendary
Empty
Wordless
Conditional
Empty
"Vacuous" means empty. It also means lacking ideas or intelligence.
Example Question #325 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Durable
Unique
Sturdy
Flaccid
Steep
Legal
Sturdy
"Durable" means strong and sturdy; Flaccid means limp; Unique means special or different; and Legal means lawful.
Example Question #306 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DURABLE
Temporary
Sturdy
Quick
Tall
Fragile
Sturdy
"Durable" is an adjective used to describe something that is difficult to break or damage. Of the answer choices, the word with the closest meaning is "stable."
Example Question #307 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIVID
Lamentable
Confused
Fuzzy
Excited
Bright
Bright
"Vivid" means bright or colorful, so "bright" is the correct answer.
Example Question #308 : Identifying Synonyms
A synonym of "nebulous" is . .
precursor
exact
fundamental
novel
indefinite
indefinite
"Nebulous" is an adjective that means "in the form of a cloud or haze; hazy," or when used to refer to concepts or ideas, "unclear, vague, or ill-defined." So, we need to pick out a word that means something like "hazy" or "unclear." Since "indefinite" means "not clearly expressed or defined; vague," it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "nebulous," and the correct answer.
Example Question #311 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VORACIOUS
Ravenous
Alluring
Tempestuous
Delicious
Enticing
Ravenous
“Voracious” means extremely hungry or desiring or consuming great quantities. The only answer which means extremely hungry is “ravenous”; the words are linked by their suffix "-ous" which means characterized by. To help you, “tedious” means tiring or boring due to repetition, and “tempestuous” means stormy. “Alluring” and “enticing” both mean tempting.
Example Question #312 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HAGGARD
Sorceress
Tired
Rugged
Hag
Chop
Tired
“Haggard” means looking very thin and tired, especially due to great hunger, worry, or pain. So, "haggard" is most similar in meaning to “tired.” To help you, do not mistake "haggard" with “hag,” which means witch. Also do not confuse "haggard" with “hacked,” which means chopped. “Rugged” means having a rough, uneven surface or rough but attractive features.
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