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Example Question #351 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRISTINE
Beautiful
Tainted
Defunct
Unspoiled
Solid
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 #352 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NOXIOUS
Harmful
Gaseous
Opulent
Beneficial
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 #353 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GNARLED
Translucent
Pneumatic
Granular
Misshapen
Incoherent
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 #354 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOUR
Sweet
Husky
Swarthy
Tart
Quizzical
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 #355 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LUXURIOUS
Infamous
Numerical
Deluxe
Perfect
Expensive
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 #356 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCUMMY
Dirty
Decisive
Elaborate
Quivering
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 #357 : 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 #358 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRUESOME
Handsome
Shy
Grisly
Yielding
Nosy
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 #359 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GROTESQUE
Deformed
Interrogative
Ancient
Praiseworthy
Religious
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 #360 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FEATHERY
Aviary
Eulogy
Elegy
Terrestrial
Wispy
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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