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Example Questions
Example Question #97 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AMORPHOUS
Inoffensive
Fashionable
Shapeless
Rigid
Liable
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 #98 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GAUDY
Clear
Vulgar
Gorgeous
Sophisticated
Pristine
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 #99 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRAGILE
Flimsy
Delicious
Parallel
Natural
Gorgeous
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
calm
parched
thirsty
crossing borders
analgesic
calm
"Tranquil" means that something, like a setting, is calming, peaceful.
Example Question #101 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Agitated
Successful
Happy
Upset
Eager
Handsome
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
Peaceful
Loud
Wealthy
Rowdy
Sleepy
Peaceful
"Tranquil" means peaceful; Loud means noisy; Rowdy means loud and unruly; Sleepy means tired; and Wealthy means rich.
Example Question #103 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: choose the word with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Miserable
Unhappy
Meager
Ecstatic
Old
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
Severe
Threatened
Fairness
Hopeless
Welcomed
Hopeless
To feel "despondent" means the same as to feel sad and hopeless. For clarification, "severe" means intense.
Example Question #394 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IRATE
Shy
Happy
Scared
Miserable
Furious
Furious
If someone is "irate" they are very angry or furious.
Example Question #381 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HYSTERICAL
Just in time
Under control
Out of time
Out of control
Too little, too late
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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