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Example Question #811 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TOUCHABLE
Tangled
Tangible
Edible
Tantalizing
Triangular
Tangible
"Touchable" and "tangible" are synonyms referring to items that have a physical presence. The other words do not have meanings that are related to "touchable."
Example Question #812 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCONSPICUOUS
Discreet
Significant
Archaic
Jagged
Expert
Discreet
"Inconspicuous" means tending not to draw attention. "Expertly" means skillfully, and "significantly" means importantly. "Archaic" means out of date. "Jagged" means having rough edges.
Example Question #813 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PELLUCID
Tangible
Opaque
Marital
Transparent
Immaterial
Transparent
"Pellucid" means very clear and transparent. This the antonym of "opaque," which describes material that cannot be seen through. "Marital" is the adjective form of "marriage," and "immaterial" means either irrelevant or intangible. This is an antonym of "tangible," which means able to be touched.
Example Question #814 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TEAL
Cerise
Turquoise
Amethyst
Azure
Delft
Turquoise
"Teal" and "turquoise" describe a similarly greenish-blue color. "Cerise" is the moderate red color of cherries. "Amethyst" is a lilac-purple color or gemstone. "Delft" is a city, but it is more commonly an adjective used to describe a particular shade of blue and type of pottery design. "Azure" is a bright sky blue color.
Example Question #815 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLORAL
Sartorial
Opulent
Extravagant
Flowery
Thrifty
Flowery
"Floral" and "flowery" are synonyms. "Opulent" means very wealthy, and "extravagant" means too expensive or too fancy. This is an antonym of "thrifty," or frugal. "Sartorial" is an adjective that means related to clothing.
Example Question #816 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISMAL
Abandoned
Spectral
Uplifting
Eligible
Dreary
Dreary
"Dingy" means dim and depressing. This is an antonym of "uplifting." "Spectral" means ghostlike. "Abandoned" and "vacant" are synonyms. "Eligible" means qualified.
Example Question #817 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SERPENTINE
Adroit
Dismal
Munificent
Accurate
Winding
Winding
"Serpentine" means twisting or "winding." "Dismal" is a synonym for dreary, and "munificent" means generous or bountiful. "Accurate" is another word for precise. "Adroit" means deft and skillful.
Example Question #818 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BARONIAL
Measly
Distraught
Paltry
Elegant
Grand
Grand
"Baronial" means both "grand" and stately. "Distraught" means distressed, and "elegant" means graceful, stylish, and sophisticated. "Measly" and "paltry" both mean small, few, or insufficient.
Example Question #819 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXQUISITE
Auspicious
Beautiful
Anomalous
Evocative
Propitious
Beautiful
"Exquisite" can mean "beautiful," elegant, or delicate. "Anomalous" means abnormal, and "propitious" and "auspicious "are both synonyms for favorable. "Evocative" means redolent or reminiscent.
Example Question #820 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SORDID
Arboreal
Ravenous
Impossible
Filthy
Maudlin
Filthy
"Sordid" and "filthy" both mean very dirty. "Maudlin" means overly sentimental. "Arboreal" means treelike, and "ravenous" means famished or very hungry. "Impossible" is an antonym of "possible," of course.
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