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Example Question #48 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELICATE
Effective
Fragile
Confused
Sturdy
Supportive
Fragile
"Delicate" means fragile.
Example Question #49 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRANSPARENT
Clear
Commendable
Muddy
Mature
Foggy
Clear
"Transparent" means clear.
Example Question #841 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLACCID
Sturdy
Limp
Gourmet
Sociable
Fortunate
Limp
"Flaccid" means limp.
Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DILAPIDATED
Transparent
Courageous
Efficient
Hard-working
Disrepair
Disrepair
"Dilapidated" means worn-down or in a state of disrepair.
Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DERELICT
Transparent
Gloomy
Run-down
Scholarly
Renovated
Run-down
"Derelict" means run-down.
Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
MOTLEY
varied
surprising
particular
dangerous
manufactured
varied
"Motley" means varied in appearance or character.
Example Question #53 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TANGIBLE
Serious
Physical
Emotional
Warm
Tropical
Physical
Tangible means real, perceptible by touch, or physical.
Example Question #54 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INFLAMMABLE
Glowing
Hazardous
Flammable
Fireproof
Flame
Flammable
The answer is "inflammable." The prefix "in-" can mean not, but it is not used this way in the word "inflammable." "Inflammable" and "flammable" are synonyms that both mean easily set on fire. Considering that "fireproof" means resistant to catching fire, "hazardous" means dangerous, a "flame" is burning gas or a glow of light, and "glowing" means producing a little bit of light, "inflammable" is the best choice.
Example Question #55 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TEPID
Lukewarm
Wet
Hot-tempered
Petite
Flavorful
Lukewarm
Tepid is used to describe something that's only slightly warm: "A cup of tepid tea."
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GARISH
Proper
Frightening
Severe
Delightful
Lurid
Lurid
"Garish" means too bright and showy, and the correct answer "lurid" means having a color so bright that it is unpleasant. The other choices do not have similar definitions: "delightful" means fun and joyful, "proper" means appropriate, "severe" means harsh, and "frightening" means scary.
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