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Example Question #811 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIAPHANOUS
Gauzy
Webbed
Sturdy
Frangible
Ominous
Gauzy
"Diaphanous" is an adjective that often is used to describe fabrics, and means delicate and not completely opaque. So, the answer choices closest in meaning to "diaphanous" are "gauzy" and "frangible." While "frangible" means easily breakable, "gauzy" means thin and not completely opaque. Since "gauzy" is the closest synonym of "diaphanous" amongst the possible answer choices, it is the correct answer.
Example Question #812 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LITHE
Cantankerous
Portly
Graceful
Dull
Noble
Graceful
“Lithe” means flexible and/or graceful, so "graceful" is the correct answer. For clarification, "portly" means fat, and "cantankerous" means bad-tempered.
Example Question #813 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
KITSCHY
Unconventional
Gaudy
Chipper
Old-fashioned
Adorable
Gaudy
"Kitschy" and "gaudy" are both words to describe something that is cheap and tacky.
Example Question #814 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RADIANT
Scientific
Paltry
Enthused
Beaming
Poisonous
Beaming
"Radiant" means luminous, or "beaming."
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OPULENT
Complex
Opaque
Benevolent
Sumptuous
Putrid
Sumptuous
"Opulent" is an adjective that means lavish, and since "sumptuous" means expensive-looking, it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "opulent," so it is the correct answer.
Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PULCHRITUDE
Nightmare
Conception
Exit
Removal
Beauty
Beauty
"Pulchritude" means beauty, so "beauty" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "pulchritude": "exit" means departure; "conception" means start; "nightmare" means bad dream; and "removal" means elimination.
Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPERVIOUS
Unaffected
Independent
Insignificant
Stained
Flawless
Unaffected
"Impervious" means not letting things pass through, or unaffected by something. One might write, "While everyone else got sick, Michael seemed impervious to germs."
Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEBULOUS
Nefarious
Morose
Concrete
Indistinct
Celebrated
Indistinct
“Nebulous” means murky or indistinct. For clarification, "morose" means very sad; "nefarious" means wicked or infamous.
Example Question #815 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STRIDENT
Ambiguous
Retroactive
Immature
Harsh
Written
Harsh
"Strident" means loud or harsh.
Example Question #28 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIAPHANOUS
Munificent
Bifocal
Light
Audible
Wise
Light
“Diaphanous” means light, and is most commonly used to describe fabric or material. For clarification, "audible" means able to be heard; "bifocal" means having two focal lengths,and refers to a type of glasses; "munificent" means very generous.
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