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Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SUPPLE
Innocuous
Vulgar
Savage
Inflexible
Limber
Limber
"Supple" means "limber" or flexible. "Inflexible" is an antonym of "supple"; it means stiff or not able to be bent. "Vulgar" means tasteless or unrefined. "Innocuous" means harmless. "Savage" means wild or ferocious.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MACABRE
Gruesome
Methodical
Panicked
Understated
Protective
Gruesome
“Macabre” means gruesome, horrifying, or pertaining to death, so "gruesome" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to “macabre”. “Understated” means modest or simple. “Protective” means defensive or shielding. “Panicked” means frightened. “Methodical” means systematic.
Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SCINTILLATING
Forbidden
Boring
Luxurious
Sparkling
Maximum
Sparkling
"Scintillating" means emitting small amounts of light. "Sparkling," which also means emitting bits of light, is therefore the correct answer. The other answers do not have similar meanings: "luxurious" means comfortable and expensive; "forbidden" means prohibited; "maximum" means most or highest; and "boring" means dull.
Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FRIGID
Sparse
Wealthy
Cold
Emotional
Silent
Cold
"Frigid" means very cold, so "cold" is the correct answer. The other choices have nothing to do with "cold": "silent" means not making noise, "emotional" means showing emotion, "sparse" means infrequent or few, and "wealthy" means having lots of money.
Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OBTRUSIVE
Leftover
Welcome
Conspicuous
Traumatic
Indecisive
Conspicuous
"Obtrusive" means noticeable, in an unwanted way. The correct answer "conspicuous" also means very noticeable. The other choices do not have similar definitions: "welcome" means invited, "indecisive" means unable to make a decision, "traumatic" means very difficult and unpleasant, and "leftover" means remaining after a meal or an event.
Example Question #1561 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIAPHANOUS
Gauzy
Frangible
Ominous
Sturdy
Webbed
Gauzy
"Diaphanous" is an adjective that often is used to describe fabrics, and means delicate and not completely opaque. So, the answer choices closest in meaning to "diaphanous" are "gauzy" and "frangible." While "frangible" means easily breakable, "gauzy" means thin and not completely opaque. Since "gauzy" is the closest synonym of "diaphanous" amongst the possible answer choices, it is the correct answer.
Example Question #1562 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LITHE
Graceful
Portly
Cantankerous
Dull
Noble
Graceful
“Lithe” means flexible and/or graceful, so "graceful" is the correct answer. For clarification, "portly" means fat, and "cantankerous" means bad-tempered.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
KITSCHY
Adorable
Chipper
Old-fashioned
Unconventional
Gaudy
Gaudy
"Kitschy" and "gaudy" are both words to describe something that is cheap and tacky.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RADIANT
Scientific
Poisonous
Paltry
Enthused
Beaming
Beaming
"Radiant" means luminous, or "beaming."
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OPULENT
Sumptuous
Complex
Benevolent
Opaque
Putrid
Sumptuous
"Opulent" is an adjective that means lavish, and since "sumptuous" means expensive-looking, it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "opulent," so it is the correct answer.
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