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Example Question #2296 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
UNDERSTOOD
Tacit
Relayed
Purported
Adjunct
Confounded
Tacit
The word "understood" means implied but not stated. "Tacit" is the best answer choice because it has a similar definition: understood without being openly expressed. Considering the other choices, "confound" means to surprise or confuse, "purport" means to profess or claim, "relay" means to deliver (as in "to relay a message"), and "adjunct" means something that is added to something else but is unessential.
Example Question #2297 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BLATANT
Patent
Terrible
Subtle
Expected
Blaring
Patent
"Blatant" is an adjective meaning done in a shameless manner when referring to bad behavior, and overt and obvious in other instances. So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like obvious. Since "patent" can mean obvious when used as an adjective, "patent" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "blatant" and the correct answer.
Example Question #821 : Hspt Verbal Skills
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FAR-FETCHED
Improbable
Expected
Operational
Proportionate
Languishing
Improbable
“Far-fetched” is an adjective that means implausible, so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like unlikely. That means that “expected” cannot be the correct answer, because “expected” means thought of as likely to occur, making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “far-fetched.” “Improbable,” however, is an adjective that means either not likely to occur or be true, and because “improbable” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “far-fetched,” “improbable” is the correct answer.
Example Question #2301 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONFOUNDING
Puzzling
Considerate
Benevolent
Ponderous
Noteworthy
Puzzling
“Confounding” means confusing or puzzling, so "puzzling" is the correct answer. For clarification, "ponderous" means very slow or overelaborate; "noteworthy" means significant; "benevolent" means possessing a good or virtuous nature; and "considerate" means thoughtful.
Example Question #2302 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTENTIOUS
controversial
remarkable
forgiving
ill-timed
renowned
controversial
"Contentious" means likely to cause argument, or controversial.
Example Question #2303 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIABLE
Courageous
Feasible
Tremendous
Influential
Manifold
Feasible
"Viable" means realistic and capable of meeting with success, or "feasible."
Example Question #2304 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SALIENT
Flavorful
Salty
Significant
Elegant
Corporeal
Significant
“Salient” means significant or noticeable. For clarification, "corporeal" means concerning bodily things (especially in contrast to spiritual things) and "elegant" means sophisticated and graceful.
Example Question #2305 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LIMPID
Listless
Laconic
Intrepid
Lucid
Ornery
Lucid
Something expressed in a “limpid” way is expressed clearly and lucidly and easily understood. So the correct answer is “lucid” which also means clear. For clarification, "listless" means lacking energy; "laconic" means terse or brief; "ornery" means irritable or bad-tempered; "intrepid" means adventurous.
Example Question #2306 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LUCID
Risky
Insane
Timid
Intelligible
Cloudy
Intelligible
"Lucid" means expressed clearly, or intelligible.
Example Question #2307 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LUCID
Mandatory
Shameful
Healthy
Clear
Mystified
Clear
"Lucid" means clear.
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