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Example Question #281 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PERILOUS
Amusing
Questionable
Frightening
Terrifying
Hazardous
Hazardous
When we say that something is "in peril" or "imperiled," that thing is in a state of great danger or risk. The word "perilous" is the adjective that describes such a state ("a perilous situation"). Perilous situations are likely to be very frightening or even terrifying. However, these words really indicate what perilous things emotionally cause. They do not describe what it is to be perilous. "To be perilous" means to be very dangerous. Therefore, the best option is "hazardous." A "hazard" is a danger or a source of danger. "Hazardous" describes something that is dangerous.
Example Question #282 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FATAL
Depressing
Deadly
Benign
Uncommon
Foreign
Deadly
The word "fatal" is related to the word "fate," which indicates the idea that something is meant to happen. However, "fatal" indicates a particular kind of "fated" occurrence, namely death. Things that happen by "fate" often are ominous or threatening. A "fatal" wound is one that is likely to kill. Therefore, the best synonyms will reflect either complete destruction or the causing of death. While something that is fatal might be depressing, something that is depressing really is not deadly (at least, not necessarily). The two words describe two different things. The best option is "deadly," meaning likely to kill.
Example Question #283 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PROHIBITED
Overlooked
Forbidden
Dangerous
Condemned
Forbidden
When we "prohibit" something, we ban it or forbid it from being done. "Prohibited substances" are things that cannot be taken into a given area. For example, beer is often a prohibited substance in gaming arenas, meaning that you are not permitted to take it into such areas. The best option among those given is "forbidden," which indicates such banning. Although someone can be condemned for having such a prohibited thing, that is not what is indicated by the word "prohibition" itself. Likewise, a prohibited substance might be "dangerous." This does not mean the same thing as "prohibited" itself.
Example Question #284 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
BUNGLED
failed
appropriate
missing
inappropriate
successful
failed
Bungled means failed or messed-up. To further help you, appropriate means right for the moment, good; inappropriate means not proper, bad.
Example Question #285 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.
PAINSTAKING
Malicious
Reckless
Painful
Careful
Careful
"Painstaking" means accomplished with care and attention to detail. "Careful" is therefore the word that most closely matches the definition. "Painful" is a tempting choice, but the word "painstaking" actually has little to do with physical pain. "Reckless" is the opposite of "painstaking," and "malicious," which means intentionally causing harm, is unrelated to the definition.
Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
A synonym of estranged is __________.
weird
distant
interested
overwhelmed
enveloped
distant
Estranged refers to a person, often a family member, who is no longer close with another person, or alienated from him/her; therefore, "distant" is the best answer.
Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
A synonym of diligent is __________.
rude
oppressive
extreme
conscientious
surreal
conscientious
Diligent, which is often used to describe someone as hardworking, also means displaying care or being dutiful in one's work. "Conscientious" means the same thing, someone who works well and thoroughly.
Example Question #286 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VACANT
Isolated
Forlorn
Ashamed
Empty
Forgotten
Empty
The word “vacant” means empty or, when referring to buildingsor rooms, not occupied. The word “ashamed” describes a feeling where you feel bad or guilty about something bad you have done.
Example Question #287 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISORIENTED
Confused
Upset
Disorganized
Distant
Troubled
Confused
"Disoriented" means to be in a state in which one has lost one's bearings and is confused as to where things are located. It most closely means the word "confused." The other answer choices are not related in meaning to the word "disoriented."
Example Question #288 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AFFILIATED
Unprecedented
Legal
Associated
Filed
Analyzed
Associated
"Affiliated" means connected to an organization, individual, or cause. Likewise, "associated" means related to something. Given how similar these meanings are to one another, "affiliated" and "associated" are synonyms.