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Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EXQUISITE
Stunning
Grotesque
Crude
Rough
Stunning
"Exquisite" and "stunning" mean beautiful, or beautifully made. "Crude" and "rough" can mean vulgar or badly made. "Grotesque" means ugly. If you can figure out that "crude" and "rough" are synonyms and "grotesque" means ugly, you should be able to deduce that "stunning" is a synonym of "exquisite," even if you don't know what "exquisite" means.
Example Question #1043 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RAVISHING
Bland
Stunning
Hideous
Homely
Stunning
"Ravishing," an adjective that is usually used to describe a person, means gorgeous or enchantingly lovely in appearance. So, "stunning," which implies that something or someone is surprisingly beautiful, is the best choice here. "Homely" and "hideous" both refer to the opposite situation: something that is "homely" is plain in an unattractive way, and a "hideous" object is very ugly or gross-looking. "Bland," which means tasteless or boring, is also very different from "ravishing."
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRISTINE
Comparable
Untouched
Princesslike
Gentlemanly
Untouched
The word "pristine" means untouched. The best choice is "untouched" because it is a part of the definition of "pristine." Considering the other choices, "princesslike" means having the characteristics of a princess, "gentlemanly" means having the characteristics of a gentleman or polite, and "comparable" means able to be compared.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MURKY
Gloomy
Clear
Shiny
Cold
Painted
Gloomy
"Murky" is an adjective that means very dark or foggy or not completely understood; so, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like foggy or not understood. "Gloomy" means dark and depressing, so "gloomy" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "murky" and the correct answer.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AUDIBLE
Deaf
Understood
Self-propelled
Loud and clear
Loud and clear
The word "audible" means able to be heard. "Loud and clear" is the best choice as it not only means able to be heard, but also is the only choice that refers to something that can be heard.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
AUDIBLE
Able to be tasted
Able to be eaten
Able to be touched
Able to be seen
Able to be heard
Able to be heard
"Audible" means able to be heard. To further help you, able to be seen can be expressed using the word “visible.” Able to be eaten can be expressed using the word “edible.”
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TANGIBLE
Touchable
Audible
Tasty
Visible
Scented
Touchable
"Tangible" means able to be physically felt or touched, so "touchable" is the correct answer.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DELECTABLE
Putrid
Disgusting
Unpalatable
Delicious
Delicious
"Delectable" and "delicious" are synonyms, each meaning pleasant-tasting. "Unpalatable," "disgusting," and "putrid" are antonyms, or opposites, of "delectable" and "delicious."
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
VIVID
Approximate
Amateur
Intermediate
Mediocre
Colorful
Colorful
Something that is "vivid" is very colorful or noticeable. To further help you, "intermediate" means middle level, medium; "mediocre" means average or not very good; "approximate" means guess.
Example Question #1336 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HOARSE
Artistic
Raspy
Mountainous
Smooth
Raspy
Don't get this word confused with "horse," the animal! "Hoarse" means raspy or rough-sounding, especially when describing someone's voice. You've probably had a hoarse voice after getting a sore throat. "Smooth" means even or free of bumps; "artistic" means talented at art or creative activities, and "mountainous" refers to areas of land and means containing mountains.
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