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Example Question #391 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AMORPHOUS
Rigid
Inoffensive
Liable
Shapeless
Fashionable
Shapeless
"Amorphous" means "shapeless," vague or formless.
"Fashionable" means stylish, contemporary, trendy.
"Liable" means responsible, accountable, at blame.
"Inoffensive" means not obnoxious, pleasant, harmless.
"Rigid" means adamant, inflexible, unyielding.
Example Question #392 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GAUDY
Clear
Gorgeous
Pristine
Vulgar
Sophisticated
Vulgar
"Gaudy" means "vulgar," bright or garish.
"Pristine" means untouched, natural, pure.
"Gorgeous" means beautiful, attractive, magnificent.
"Clear" means transparent, glassy, see-through.
"Sophisticated" means elegant, refined, cultured.
Example Question #393 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRAGILE
Natural
Flimsy
Delicious
Gorgeous
Parallel
Flimsy
"Fragile" is an adjective meaning easily broken or damaged. Similarly, "flimsy" is an adjective meaning weak and easily damaged, so flimsy is an appropriate synonym.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TRANQUIL
thirsty
crossing borders
calm
analgesic
parched
calm
"Tranquil" means that something, like a setting, is calming, peaceful.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Agitated
Handsome
Happy
Successful
Upset
Eager
Upset
"Agitated" means upset or disturbed.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Tranquil
Rowdy
Loud
Sleepy
Wealthy
Peaceful
Peaceful
"Tranquil" means peaceful; Loud means noisy; Rowdy means loud and unruly; Sleepy means tired; and Wealthy means rich.
Example Question #104 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: choose the word with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Miserable
Old
Unhappy
Meager
Ecstatic
Cheap
Unhappy
"Miserable" means sad and unhappy.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DESPONDENT
Hopeless
Welcomed
Severe
Fairness
Threatened
Hopeless
To feel "despondent" means the same as to feel sad and hopeless. For clarification, "severe" means intense.
Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IRATE
Happy
Shy
Miserable
Furious
Scared
Furious
If someone is "irate" they are very angry or furious.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HYSTERICAL
Under control
Out of control
Too little, too late
Just in time
Out of time
Out of control
Someone who is "hysterical" is out of control. "Hysterical" can also mean very funny or mentally unwell, depending on the circumstances.
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