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Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
TACIT
implicit
troubled
free
gregarious
polite
implicit
"Tacit" means implicit or understood.
Example Question #2291 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
PLAUSIBLE
Fragile
Ridiculous
Indifferent
Believable
Misleading
Believable
"Plausible" means believable or potentially true, so "believable" is the correct answer.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
APOCRYPHAL
Interesting
Scared
Tainted
Indecent
False
False
"Apocryphal" means seemingly true, but actually false. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "apocryphal": "interesting" means holding one's attention or fascinating; "scared" means afraid; "tainted" means adulterated; and "indecent" means not decent or obscene, as one might infer from from the presence of the negative prefix in- in the word.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TENABLE
Forged
Sickly
Dusty
Inventive
Reasonable
Reasonable
"Tenable" means reasonable or able to be defended. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "tenable": "sickly" means looking as if one is ill; "forged" means not authentic; "inventive" means creative; and "dusty" means covered in dust.
Example Question #2292 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INEFFABLE
Shaded
Stolen
Prayerful
Inexpressible
Defamed
Inexpressible
"Ineffable" and "inexpressible" both mean unable to be put into words, so "inexpressible" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "ineffable": "defamed" means slandered; "prayerful" means characterized by prayer; "shaded" means in an area of comparative darkness; and "stolen" means taken without permission.
Example Question #2293 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FLAGRANT
Flimsy
Knowledgable
Hidden
Exuberant
Obvious
Obvious
"Flagrant" means obvious or unconcealed, so "obvious" is the correct answer. "Hidden" is an antonym of "flagrant"; it means not obvious or concealed. "Knowledgable" means knowing a large amount of information about a certain subject or smart. "Flimsy" means fragile or easily broken. "Exuberant" means excited or lively.
Example Question #2294 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DOUBTFUL
Proper
Affable
Uncertain
Considerate
Pleasant
Uncertain
"Doubtful" means hesitant, unsure, or not likely true, so "uncertain," an adjective that means hesitant or unsure, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "doubtful" and "uncertain": "affable" means friendly and easy to get along with; "pleasant" means providing joy or happiness; "considerate" means kind and thoughtful; and "proper" means suitable or correct.
Example Question #2295 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
ABSURD
Detached
Ridiculous
Amiable
Shocked
Vague
Ridiculous
"Absurd" means unreasonable or ridiculous. "Amiable" means friendly. "Shocked" means to be surprised. "Detached" means not connected or unconcerned. "Vague" means not clear or hard to understand.
Example Question #2296 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
UNDERSTOOD
Tacit
Relayed
Purported
Adjunct
Confounded
Tacit
The word "understood" means implied but not stated. "Tacit" is the best answer choice because it has a similar definition: understood without being openly expressed. Considering the other choices, "confound" means to surprise or confuse, "purport" means to profess or claim, "relay" means to deliver (as in "to relay a message"), and "adjunct" means something that is added to something else but is unessential.
Example Question #2297 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BLATANT
Patent
Terrible
Subtle
Expected
Blaring
Patent
"Blatant" is an adjective meaning done in a shameless manner when referring to bad behavior, and overt and obvious in other instances. So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like obvious. Since "patent" can mean obvious when used as an adjective, "patent" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "blatant" and the correct answer.
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