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Example Question #1461 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARBOREAL
Aquatic
Treelike
Terrestrial
Waterlike
Celestial
Treelike
"Arboreal" is an adjective used to describe things related to or dwelling in trees, not water. "Terrestrial" describes things of the earth, and "aquatic" describes things of the water. "Celestial" means heavenly.
Example Question #1462 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADEPT
Leery
Peachy
Adroit
Dire
Magnanimous
Adroit
"Adept" means "adroit." 'Peachy" means fine, and "leery' means cautious. "Magnanimous" means generous. "Dire" means urgent.
Example Question #671 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CELESTIAL
Incomprehensible
Elliptical
Elusive
Intuitive
Heavenly
Heavenly
"Celestial" means heavenly, either in the holy sense or the planetary sense. "Elliptical" means obscure or difficult to understand. "Elusive" and "evasive" are synonyms, as are "intuitive" and "insightful."
Example Question #672 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JINGOISTIC
Avaricious
Opulent
Patriotic
Xenophobic
Garrulous
Patriotic
"Jingoistic" means excessively patriotic or nationalistic. While this attitude often accompanies "xenophobia," or fear of foreign people and cultures, the two words are not synonymous. "Avaricious" means greedy, and "opulent" means very wealthy. "Garrulous" means talkative.
Example Question #673 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PEACHY
Elegant
Rotten
Simple
Fine
Grotesque
Fine
If something is "peachy" it is "fine" or even excellent. "Rotten" and "decaying" are synonyms, as are "grotesque" and "deformed." "Simple" and "complex" are antonyms, as are "elegant" and "graceless."
Example Question #674 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CANDID
Intelligible
Balletic
Elliptical
Frank
Grammatical
Frank
"Candid" means frank, outspoken, or sincere. "Elliptical" means obscure or incomprehensible, an antonym of "intelligible." "Grammatical" is the adjective form of grammar, and "balletic" is the adjective form of ballet.
Example Question #675 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ETERNAL
Chivalrous
Transient
Everlasting
Fleeting
Ephemeral
Everlasting
"Eternal" means everlasting, enduring forever. "Transient," "fleeting," and "ephemeral" all mean short-lived, temporary, making them all antonyms of "eternal." "Chivalrous" means gallant, noble, or respectful.
Example Question #676 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADROIT
Skillful
Ecstatic
Elated
Sinister
Eerie
Skillful
"Adroit" means adept or skillful. "Elated" means extremely happy or ecstatic. "Eerie" means frightening or uncanny. "Sinister" and "ominous" are synonyms.
Example Question #677 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMMINENT
Impending
Pristine
Palatable
Vivacious
Prefatory
Impending
"Imminent" means impending or upcoming. "Palatable" means acceptable or edible, depending on the context. "Prefatory" means introductory. "Pristine" means extremely clean. "Vivacious" means lively.
Example Question #678 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRANQUIL
Drugged
Avid
Placid
Restless
Prophetic
Placid
"Tranquil" means placid, calm, or serene. "Restless" or "agitated" are near antonyms of this word. "Avid" means keen or eager. "Prophetic" means farsighted. While "tranquilizers" are a kind of drug, "tranquil" does not necessarily mean "drugged" or "intoxicated."
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