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Example Question #471 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RIGID
Sufficient
Loose
Elastic
Adaptable
Firm
Firm
Something that is "rigid" is stiff or firm, so "firm" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "rigid": "adaptable" means able to adjust oneself to fit a given situation; "sufficient" means enough; "elastic" means flexible; and "loose" means not tightly secured or baggy in fit.
Example Question #472 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HOLLOW
Filled
Empty
Many
Brave
Continous
Empty
"Hollow" means empty.
Example Question #473 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLIABLE
Flexible
Askew
Honest
Unyielding
Routine
Flexible
The adjective "pliable" describes the quality of being easy to bend; a pliable material, therefore, is not stiff or "unyielding." Instead, it is "flexible," which is our correct synonym. The two remaining answer choices, though also adjectives in at least some cases, are unrelated to this term. "Askew" refers to the quality of being crooked, as in a poster that is hung at a slant on the wall. "Routine," our final choice, can describe an activity that is unremarkable or part of a regular schedule. Note that "routine" can also be used as a noun, as in our "daily routine." Finally, "honest" means truthful.
Example Question #474 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RIGID
Variable
Common
Tireless
Stiff
Dormant
Stiff
A material like steel is inflexible and would be considered rigid. Thus, the best way to characterize something rigid is to term it as stiff.
Example Question #475 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FIRM
Mean
Stiff
Textured
Soft
Fresh
Stiff
Something that is "firm" holds its form easily and is difficult to bend out of shape. The word that best reflects this characteristic as a synonym is therefore "stiff," which means inflexible. The other answer choices are unrelated to the word "firm."
Example Question #476 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRAIL
Weak
Undiscovered
Small
Subtle
Failed
Weak
Something that is "frail" is easily broken. Something that is "weak" is lacking strength, and therefore also breaks very easily. Given the similarities between these two words, "weak" is the best synonym for "frail."
Example Question #477 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNKEMPT
Tidy
Prodigious
Forceful
Mistaken
Disheveled
Disheveled
A person who appears "unkempt" looks messy, as if he or she has not groomed themselves, and generally lacking in personal maintenance. Have you ever left for school in a hurry, perhaps with unbrushed hair or wrinkled clothes? You likely seemed unkempt. Now that we know the meaning of the given term, let's examine the choices. "Tidy" means neat and organized, so it cannot be our answer. "Forceful," which means powerful, and "mistaken," which means incorrect, are not related to an untidy appearance. We are left with "disheveled," which means physically messy or out of order. We have found our synonym!
Example Question #478 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMPRESSED
Disguised
Boiled
Squishy
Condensed
Shortened
Condensed
Something that is "compressed" is forced into a smaller space. Something that is "condensed" is reduced from a larger size into a smaller size while still holding the same amount of material. Given the similarities between these two words, they are synonyms.
Example Question #479 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIVID
Cloudy
Bright
Sight
Confusing
New
Bright
The word "vivid" means very bright or lively. "Bright" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "vivid." Considering the other choices, "new" is unrelated in meaning to "vivid," "sight" is a noun that means the ability to see, and "cloudy" means foggy or unclear.
Example Question #480 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BLARING
Loud
Annoying
Bright
Noisy
Deafening
Deafening
The word "blaring" is used to describe a very loud sound. Notice that several options have to do with being loud—"loud," "noisy," and "deafening." It is only the last option that is acceptable. When something is "deafening," it is so loud that it makes you lose your ability to hear. This is much better than the rather standard "loud" and "noisy." If there were no other options, these would be fine; however, it is best to match the intensity and pick "deafening."
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