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Example Question #1461 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARBOREAL
Terrestrial
Celestial
Waterlike
Treelike
Aquatic
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
Magnanimous
Peachy
Leery
Adroit
Dire
Adroit
"Adept" means "adroit." 'Peachy" means fine, and "leery' means cautious. "Magnanimous" means generous. "Dire" means urgent.
Example Question #1463 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CELESTIAL
Intuitive
Incomprehensible
Heavenly
Elliptical
Elusive
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 #1464 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JINGOISTIC
Garrulous
Patriotic
Opulent
Avaricious
Xenophobic
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 #1465 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PEACHY
Grotesque
Fine
Rotten
Simple
Elegant
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 #1466 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CANDID
Grammatical
Frank
Elliptical
Intelligible
Balletic
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 #1467 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ETERNAL
Transient
Chivalrous
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 #1468 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADROIT
Sinister
Skillful
Elated
Eerie
Ecstatic
Skillful
"Adroit" means adept or skillful. "Elated" means extremely happy or ecstatic. "Eerie" means frightening or uncanny. "Sinister" and "ominous" are synonyms.
Example Question #1469 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMMINENT
Impending
Prefatory
Pristine
Vivacious
Palatable
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 #1470 : Synonyms
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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