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Example Question #806 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MALLEABLE
Maleficent
Abusive
Malign
Pliable
Injurious
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 #807 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POLISHED
Dull
Scratched
Glossy
Bruised
Tarnished
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 #811 : Identifying 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 #812 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCONSPICUOUS
Discreet
Significant
Archaic
Jagged
Expert
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 "Archaic" means out of date.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 #813 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PELLUCID
Tangible
Opaque
Marital
Transparent
Immaterial
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 #814 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TEAL
Cerise
Turquoise
Amethyst
Azure
Delft
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 #815 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLORAL
Sartorial
Opulent
Extravagant
Flowery
Thrifty
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 #816 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISMAL
Abandoned
Spectral
Uplifting
Eligible
Dreary
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 #817 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SERPENTINE
Adroit
Dismal
Munificent
Accurate
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 #818 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BARONIAL
Measly
Distraught
Paltry
Elegant
Grand
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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