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Example Question #331 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRISTINE
Defunct
Solid
Tainted
Unspoiled
Beautiful
Unspoiled
"Pristine" means unspoiled, perfect, or untouched.
"Solid" means hard, firm or stable. "Solid" is also a noun that means the state of matter that is not liquid or gas.
"Defunct" means not functioning or nonexistent.
"Tainted" means impure, dirty, or contaminated.
"Beautiful" means pleasing to the senses or physically attractive.
Example Question #332 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NOXIOUS
Opulent
Gaseous
Beneficial
Harmful
Delicious
Harmful
"Noxious" means harmful, poisonous or something that will cause injury or death.
"Delicious" means very tasty, delightful or pleasant.
"Gaseous" means gas-like, or describes something that is in the form of gas or vapor.
"Beneficial" means good, helpful or useful.
"Opulent" means excessively luxurious, or ostentatious.
Example Question #333 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GNARLED
Incoherent
Translucent
Granular
Pneumatic
Misshapen
Misshapen
"Gnarled" means misshapen, or knobby and lumpen. The word is often used to describe the quality of wood.
"Pneumatic" means related to air or compressed gas. For example, a pneumatic cannon is a cannon powered by compressed air.
"Translucent" means clear or something you can see-through.
"Incoherent" means confused or difficult to understand.
"Granular" means composed of small granules or particles.
Example Question #334 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOUR
Husky
Swarthy
Tart
Quizzical
Sweet
Tart
"Sour" and "tart" both describe a mouth-puckering taste. "Swarthy" means dark-skinned, "husky" means strong and robust, and "quizzical" means puzzled. "Sweet" and "sour" are generally considered antonyms.
Example Question #335 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LUXURIOUS
Expensive
Numerical
Infamous
Deluxe
Perfect
Deluxe
"Luxurious" and "deluxe" both mean extremely elegant and comfortable. "Infamous" means notorious, and "numeric" means relating to numbers. "Perfect" and "flawed" are antonyms. While "luxurious" items are often "expensive," the two are not synonymous.
Example Question #336 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCUMMY
Quivering
Dirty
Decisive
Elaborate
Wavering
Dirty
"Scummy" and "dirty" are synonyms. "Decisive" is the opposite of both indecisive and wavering. "Elaborate" means complex or complicated. To "quiver" is to shake.
Example Question #337 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUDDY
Viridian
Copper
Red
Olive
Cerulean
Red
"Ruddy" means red and is usually used to describe a complexion. The rest of the words are colors as well: "copper" is a metallic brown,"viridian" is green, "cerulean" is blue, and "olive" is a yellowish-green color.
Example Question #338 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRUESOME
Grisly
Nosy
Shy
Yielding
Handsome
Grisly
"Gruesome" and "grisly" both mean repulsive and horrible. To "yield" is to give in. To be "nosy" is to pry into other people's business. "Shy" means timid, and "handsome" means physically attractive and is usually used to describe men.
Example Question #341 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GROTESQUE
Ancient
Religious
Interrogative
Praiseworthy
Deformed
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
Eulogy
Terrestrial
Aviary
Wispy
Elegy
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.
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