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Example Question #57 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MALLEABLE
Malign
Pliable
Injurious
Abusive
Maleficent
Pliable
'Malleable" and "pliable" are synonymous adjectives. They describe a thing which is able to be shaped or molded. Some of the other answer choices might look similar, but they do not have this meaning.
Example Question #58 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POLISHED
Tarnished
Glossy
Scratched
Bruised
Dull
Glossy
"Polished" is a synonym for "glossy" and refers to the shining appearance of an item. The other answer choices are antonyms of the word "polished."
Example Question #851 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TOUCHABLE
Tangled
Tangible
Edible
Tantalizing
Triangular
Tangible
"Touchable" and "tangible" are synonyms referring to items that have a physical presence. The other words do not have meanings that are related to "touchable."
Example Question #852 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCONSPICUOUS
Expert
Jagged
Discreet
Archaic
Significant
Discreet
"Inconspicuous" means tending not to draw attention. "Expertly" means skillfully, and "significantly" means importantly. "Archaic" means out of date. "Jagged" means having rough edges.
Example Question #853 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PELLUCID
Transparent
Tangible
Marital
Immaterial
Opaque
Transparent
"Pellucid" means very clear and transparent. This the antonym of "opaque," which describes material that cannot be seen through. "Marital" is the adjective form of "marriage," and "immaterial" means either irrelevant or intangible. This is an antonym of "tangible," which means able to be touched.
Example Question #854 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TEAL
Amethyst
Delft
Turquoise
Azure
Cerise
Turquoise
"Teal" and "turquoise" describe a similarly greenish-blue color. "Cerise" is the moderate red color of cherries. "Amethyst" is a lilac-purple color or gemstone. "Delft" is a city, but it is more commonly an adjective used to describe a particular shade of blue and type of pottery design. "Azure" is a bright sky blue color.
Example Question #855 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLORAL
Opulent
Extravagant
Flowery
Thrifty
Sartorial
Flowery
"Floral" and "flowery" are synonyms. "Opulent" means very wealthy, and "extravagant" means too expensive or too fancy. This is an antonym of "thrifty," or frugal. "Sartorial" is an adjective that means related to clothing.
Example Question #856 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISMAL
Eligible
Abandoned
Dreary
Uplifting
Spectral
Dreary
"Dingy" means dim and depressing. This is an antonym of "uplifting." "Spectral" means ghostlike. "Abandoned" and "vacant" are synonyms. "Eligible" means qualified.
Example Question #857 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SERPENTINE
Dismal
Munificent
Accurate
Adroit
Winding
Winding
"Serpentine" means twisting or "winding." "Dismal" is a synonym for dreary, and "munificent" means generous or bountiful. "Accurate" is another word for precise. "Adroit" means deft and skillful.
Example Question #858 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BARONIAL
Elegant
Paltry
Grand
Distraught
Measly
Grand
"Baronial" means both "grand" and stately. "Distraught" means distressed, and "elegant" means graceful, stylish, and sophisticated. "Measly" and "paltry" both mean small, few, or insufficient.
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