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Example Question #1461 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARBOREAL
Treelike
Celestial
Waterlike
Terrestrial
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
Peachy
Dire
Magnanimous
Adroit
Leery
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
Elliptical
Incomprehensible
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 #1464 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JINGOISTIC
Avaricious
Garrulous
Patriotic
Xenophobic
Opulent
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
Elegant
Rotten
Grotesque
Simple
Fine
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
Frank
Balletic
Grammatical
Elliptical
Intelligible
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
Everlasting
Fleeting
Ephemeral
Chivalrous
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
Elated
Sinister
Eerie
Ecstatic
Skillful
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
Vivacious
Palatable
Pristine
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
Restless
Avid
Placid
Prophetic
Drugged
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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