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Example Questions
Example Question #62 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STICKY
Umber
Flowery
Ochre
Lewd
Gluey
Gluey
"Sticky" and "gluey" are synonyms. "Ochre" is a yellowish brown color, and "umber" is a brown color. "Lewd" means offensive or obscene. "Flowery" means resembling or related to flowers.
Example Question #63 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GREASY
Scrawny
Scrappy
Organic
Oily
Harsh
Oily
"Greasy" and "oily" are synonyms describing a slippery, buttery texture. "Scrappy" means determined and eager to fight, and "scrawny" means too skinny. "Organic" describes living matter (as opposed to inorganic), and "harsh" can mean either grating and raspy or cruel and severe.
Example Question #64 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNGENT
Naive
Smooth
Voracious
Soft
Strong-smelling
Strong-smelling
"Pungent" aromas are ones that smell strongly and usually unpleasantly. "Naive" means innocent, trusting, or inexperienced. "Soft" and "hard" are antonyms, as are "smooth" and "rough." "Voracious" means very hungry, ravenous.
Example Question #71 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SILKEN
Beneficial
Hushed
Homespun
Soft
Equable
Soft
Something "silken" is made of silk and very soft. "Homespun" means simple and plain. "Equable" means even-tempered and calm. "Beneficial" means advantageous. "Hushed" means very quiet.
Example Question #72 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BITTER
Fiscal
Acidic
Strong-smelling
Rural
Captive
Acidic
"Bitter" and "acidic" are similarly sharp, unpleasant, and un-sweet flavors. "Fiscal" means financial, and "captive" means imprisoned. "Rural" describes the countryside and is the antonym of "urban."
Example Question #73 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LIMBER
Placid
Tranquil
Flexible
Rough
Urban
Flexible
"Limber" means "flexible," agile or lithe.
"Tranquil" means quiet or peaceful.
"Placid" means calm, gentle or even-tempered.
"Urban" means city, or somewhere that is not rural.
"Rough" means uneven, irregular, coarse.
Example Question #74 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STRIKING
Stalwart
Unimportant
Unimpressive
Astonishing
Unremarkable
Astonishing
"Striking" and "astonishing" are synonyms which can be used to praise someone or something's appearance. The other answer choices do not share this meaning.
Example Question #75 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRAGRANT
Frantic
Fragile
Pernicious
Perfumed
Fraternal
Perfumed
"Fragrant" and "perfumed" are synonyms describing a pleasant scent. The other answer choices do not have meanings related to fragrant. The "fra" prefix does not have anything to do with smell.
Example Question #76 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRIGID
Chilly
Damp
Humid
Wet
Moist
Chilly
"Frigid" and "chilly" are synonyms adjectives describing the state of being cold. The other answer choices are synonymous with each other, and all refer to the state of being wet, but only "chilly" means the same thing as "frigid." Someone might be "frigid" because their clothes are "damp," but these adjectives are not in and of themselves synonymous.
Example Question #77 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RIGID
Still
Silky
Stinky
Silent
Stiff
Stiff
The words "rigid" and "stiff" are synonymous adjectives describing the property of having tensile strength and being difficult to bend. The other answer choices do not have relevant meanings.
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