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Example Questions
Example Question #2496 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DERIVATIVE
Creative
Imaginative
Stirred
Stirred
Inspired
Inspired
Imaginative
Unoriginal
Unoriginal
“Derivative” means unoriginal or derived from an earlier idea. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all antonyms of derivative.
Example Question #2497 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRESTIGIOUS
Puzzling
Perplexing
Abstruse
Acclaimed
Arcane
Acclaimed
"Prestigious" and "acclaimed" are closest in meaning. These synonyms refer to people or institutions held in high regard or esteemed. The other words describe an object's quality of being confounding or confusing.
Example Question #2501 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABUNDANT
Scarce
Bountiful
Abusive
Limited
Exclusive
Bountiful
"Abundant" and "bountiful" are synonyms describing a plentiful supply or amount of something. The other words do not share this meaning, though they some may appear similar in spelling.
Example Question #2502 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLETHORA
Myriad
Miniature
Little
Minute
Small
Myriad
Although the words "plethora" and "myriad" are quite advanced vocabulary, notice that the meanings of the other answer choices are all so closely related that one can solve the problem through process of elimination. "Plethora" and "myriad" both refer to a huge, often excessive amount of something.
Example Question #2503 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AUSPICIOUS
Wry
Blurry
Punctual
Promising
Cranky
Promising
Something "auspicious" is promising or to one's advantage. "Wry" means dry, ironic, and sarcastic. "Punctual" means prompt or timely. "Blurry" and "unclear" are synonyms, as are "cranky" and "irritable."
Example Question #2504 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MYRIAD
Innumerable
Couple
Several
Few
Countable
Innumerable
"Myriad" and "innumerable" are synonyms referring to a quantity that is too large to count. The other answer choices all share a similar meaning, referring to quantities that can be counted. Consider that the word "few" is really an antonym of the word "myriad."
Example Question #2505 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NUMERICAL
Enlightened
Illuminated
Brilliant
Categorical
Blossoming
Categorical
"Numerical" and "categorical" are closest in meaning as they refer to a manner of organizing information. The other words are completely unrelated in meaning. "Brilliant," "enlightened," and "illuminated" are all closely related in meaning. "Blossoming" is not at all related in meaning to the word "numerical." Simple process of elimination can help one arrive at the correct answer when dealing with tricky words that are not obviously synonymous.
Example Question #2506 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADVANTAGEOUS
Imminent
Inebriated
Beneficial
Peachy
Excellent
Beneficial
"Advantageous" and "beneficial" are synonyms. "Peachy" means fine and excellent. "Inebriated" means drunk and intoxicated. "Imminent" means impending. "Excellent" means superb, very good.
Example Question #2507 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABYSMAL
Terrible
Electric
Arboreal
Ludicrous
Sedulous
Terrible
"Abysmal" means "terrible" and dreadful. "Electric" can mean thrilling, exciting, or charged. "Ludicrous" means ridiculous, absurd. "Arboreal" means treelike, related to trees. "Sedulous" means hardworking.
Example Question #2508 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MUNIFICENT
Tranquil
Bountiful
Eligible
Prefatory
Placid
Bountiful
"Munificent" means "bountiful," generous, and bounteous. "Eligible" means qualified. "Tranquil" means placid, calm, and serene. A "preface" is an introduction.
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