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Example Question #381 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WRY
Formal
Distorted
Humorous
Gluttonous
Serious
Distorted
"Wry" means distorted; in conversation it is often used to describe someone's sense of humor, and in that case it means sarcastic, ironic or distorted.
"Formal" means ceremonial, orderly, or proper.
"Gluttonous" means greedy with food or never satisfied, insatiable.
"Serious" means important; it also means humorless or grim.
"Humorous" means funny, comical, the trait of making people laugh. Humorous was meant to mislead by the association between wry and humor.
Example Question #382 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OPALESCENT
Salubrious
Copious
Prismatic
Haggard
Prosperous
Prismatic
"Opalescent" means "prismatic," having the quality of opal, pearly.
"Salubrious" means beneficial, healthy, or wholesome.
"Copious" means excessive quantities of something, ample, abundant.
"Haggard" means worn out, tired, weakened.
"Prosperous" means successful, thriving or wealthy.
Example Question #371 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AMORPHOUS
Shapeless
Liable
Inoffensive
Rigid
Fashionable
Shapeless
"Amorphous" means "shapeless," vague or formless.
"Fashionable" means stylish, contemporary, trendy.
"Liable" means responsible, accountable, at blame.
"Inoffensive" means not obnoxious, pleasant, harmless.
"Rigid" means adamant, inflexible, unyielding.
Example Question #372 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GAUDY
Vulgar
Sophisticated
Clear
Gorgeous
Pristine
Vulgar
"Gaudy" means "vulgar," bright or garish.
"Pristine" means untouched, natural, pure.
"Gorgeous" means beautiful, attractive, magnificent.
"Clear" means transparent, glassy, see-through.
"Sophisticated" means elegant, refined, cultured.
Example Question #373 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRAGILE
Flimsy
Natural
Delicious
Parallel
Gorgeous
Flimsy
"Fragile" is an adjective meaning easily broken or damaged. Similarly, "flimsy" is an adjective meaning weak and easily damaged, so flimsy is an appropriate synonym.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TRANQUIL
calm
parched
thirsty
crossing borders
analgesic
calm
"Tranquil" means that something, like a setting, is calming, peaceful.
Example Question #101 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Agitated
Successful
Happy
Upset
Eager
Handsome
Upset
"Agitated" means upset or disturbed.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Tranquil
Peaceful
Loud
Wealthy
Rowdy
Sleepy
Peaceful
"Tranquil" means peaceful; Loud means noisy; Rowdy means loud and unruly; Sleepy means tired; and Wealthy means rich.
Example Question #103 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: choose the word with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Miserable
Unhappy
Meager
Ecstatic
Old
Cheap
Unhappy
"Miserable" means sad and unhappy.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DESPONDENT
Severe
Threatened
Fairness
Hopeless
Welcomed
Hopeless
To feel "despondent" means the same as to feel sad and hopeless. For clarification, "severe" means intense.
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