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Example Question #441 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRIGID
Solid
Straight
Snow
Different
Cold
Cold
"Frigid" means very chilly or cold. Therefore, the best synonym for "frigid" is "cold." While "snow" is cold, it is a noun, and does not mean the same thing as "frigid." "Different," "straight," and "solid" are each unrelated to the word "frigid." Therefore, "cold" is the best answer.
Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RANCID
Rotten
Edible
Obnoxious
Aged
Rotten
The word "rancid" originally comes from the Latin for "stinking." This is still reflected in the strict sense of the word, for "rancid" generally is used to describe food that has taken on a bad odor or taste because it is old. While this might mean that the food is merely stale, generally speaking, a bad taste only happens because of rotting or something of the like. Therefore, among the options provided, the best answer is "rotten," which most likely describes food that is rancid. Do not be tricked by the word "obnoxious." In a sense, something that is rancid is obnoxious, in that an obnoxious thing is unpleasant (as is something rancid). Still, "obnoxious" is very general in its meaning, whereas rancid applies to something food-related. Therefore, "rotten" is a better answer.
Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RAUCOUS
silent
sharp
noisy
melancholy
melodic
noisy
While all four of these answer choices are adjectives, only one shares its meaning with "raucous," which is often used to describe loud, discordant, overly rowdy situations or groups of people. Here, "noisy" is our best answer. "Silent" and "melodic," both of which also relate to sound, are near antonyms. Something that is "silent" makes no noise at all, while a "melodic" sound would be musical and pleasant, not harsh or unpleasantly loud. "Melancholy" describes a deeply sad or depressed mood and can therefore be eliminated, and "sharp" describes pointed ends or well-honed edges that can prick or split things.
Example Question #892 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FEVERISH
Hot
Fraudulent
Kinetic
Energetic
Uninterested
Hot
A “fever” is a type of sickness or illness in which one feels very hot, tired, and physically weak. If one is "feverish," one is "hot."
Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNKEMPT
Smelly
Rare
Messy
Lost
Unattractive
Messy
Something that is "unkempt" is disorderly and disorganized in appearance. The word from the answer choices that most closely means this is "messy," which is therefore the correct answer.
Example Question #894 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SHROUDED
Covered
Dark
Strict
Unhappy
Sugary
Covered
"Shrouded" means cloaked or veiled. Thus, something that is "shrouded" is "covered," making "covered" the best synonym. While something that is "shrouded" may be "dark," those words are not the same in meaning. Therefore, "dark" is a tempting wrong answer choice.
Example Question #692 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRISTINE
Confusing
Spotless
Self-assured
Marred
Dirty
Spotless
Have you ever been in a friend's house that seems almost too clean? Or walked by a lawn that was perfectly manicured? In situations like these, you could use the adjective "pristine," which means perfectly clean or untouched. The best choice for a synonym is clearly "spotless," which could also describe an impeccably clean environment. Both "dirty" and "marred" are antonyms, and "self-assured" simply describes a confident or assertive person.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AROMA
Appearance
Smell
Sound
Texture
Taste
Smell
The “aroma” of something is how it smells, so one could say that a flower has a nice aroma.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRAGRANT
Soft
Nauseating
Aromatic
Sweet
Delicious
Aromatic
Something that is "fragrant" has a "fragrance," another word for a smell or an aroma. Therefore, "aromatic" is the correct answer, as both "fragrant" and "aromatic" mean nice-smelling.
Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DILAPIDATED
Ingenious
Clean
Ramshackle
Lucky
Sturdy
Ramshackle
"Dilapidated" means not maintained over time and therefore run-down and in poor condition, so "ramshackle," which means run-down, is the correct answers. None of the other answer choices is close in meaning to "dilapidated."
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