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Example Question #71 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRANDIOSE
Circumspect
Resplendent
Luminary
Uncouth
Supercilious
Resplendent
The adjective "grandiose" means magnificent, imposing, and majestic (particularly in an unnecessarily exaggerated fashion). This is closest in meaning to "resplendent" which means spectacular, splendid, brilliant. Additionally, "uncouth" means (of a person) rude and uncivilized, vulgar and unrefined; "luminary" means notable or famous within a particular area; "circumspect" means thoughtful and cautious; "supercilious" means arrogant, acting as if one thinks one is better than others, haughty and patronizing.
Example Question #72 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LURID
Sensational
Maudlin
Trite
Impecunious
Banal
Sensational
"Lurid" and "sensational" are synonyms, as are "maudlin" and "sentimental." "Trite" means banal, and "impecunious" means impoverished.
Example Question #72 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCHOATE
Concrete
Abstract
Laborious
Nascent
Esoteric
Nascent
"Inchoate" and "nascent" both mean not fully formed. "Laborious" means arduous and difficult, and "esoteric" means abstruse. "Abstract" and "concrete" are antonyms.
Example Question #73 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADULTERATED
Disreputable
Distraught
Execrable
Contaminated
Laconic
Contaminated
"Adulterated" means "contaminated," tainted, and impure. "Execrable" is a synonym for "dreadful," and "laconic" is a synonym for "terse." "Distraught" means distressed. "Disreputable" means notorious.
Example Question #2521 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HEINOUS
Scanty
Crushed
Torpid
Atrocious
Sparse
Atrocious
"Heinous" and "atrocious" are synonyms. "Torpid" is another word for sluggish or lethargic. "Scanty" and "sparse" are synonyms, as are "crushed" and "devastated."
Example Question #2522 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ERRATIC
Distraught
Unpredictable
Derogatory
Wholesome
Apposite
Unpredictable
"Erratic" means sporadic or "unpredictable." "Distraught" is a synonym for "distressed," and "wholesome" is a synonym for "healthful." "Apposite" means apt or appropriate for the circumstances. "Derogatory" is a synonym for "disparaging" or denigratory.
Example Question #2523 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MANIFOLD
Homogenous
Bewildered
Bewitching
Multifarious
Fabled
Multifarious
"Manifold" and "multifarious" both mean diverse and heterogenous, an antonym for "homogenous." "Fabled" and "legendary" are synonyms, as are "bewitching" and "enchanting." "Bewildered" means confused.
Example Question #2524 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EGREGIOUS
Jingoistic
Gregarious
Chauvinistic
Appalling
Penurious
Appalling
"Egregious" means outstandingly bad, shocking, or "appalling." "Penurious" and "impoverished" are synonyms, as are "jingoistic" and "chauvinistic." "Gregarious" is another word for outgoing and social.
Example Question #2525 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSIPID
Helpless
Aimless
Hopeless
Tasteless
Luckless
Tasteless
The adjective "insipid" means lacking flavor, tasteless. Additionally, "aimless" means without goals or direction; "luckless" means unfortunate, hapless.
Example Question #3281 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXQUISITE
Abrasive
Unnerving
Disheartening
Appalling
Delightful
Delightful
The adjective "exquisite" means lovely, beautiful, and delightful. "Appalling" means disgusting and shocking or horrifying and sickening; "disheartening" means causing one to lose faith, making one less optimistic; "unnerving" means unsettling and making one feel nervous and uncomfortable; and "abrasive" means rude and obnoxious.
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