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Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ORDINARY
Mandatory
Normal
Inevitable
Fallible
Devout
Normal
"Ordinary" means normal or common, so "normal" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "ordinary": "fallible" means potentially failing or making errors; "mandatory" means required or obligatory; "devout" means extremely religious; and "inevitable" means unavoidable or certain to happen.
Example Question #2371 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
STANDARD
Common
Desperate
Original
Fake
Common
"Standard," when used as an adjective, means normal, regular, or ordinary, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "standard" is "common," an adjective meaning ordinary. Considering the other answer choices, "fake" is an adjective meaning not real or not authentic, "original" is an adjective meaning new and fresh, and "desperate" is an adjective meaning having little hope.
Example Question #883 : Identifying Synonyms
Which word in closest in meaning to PRISTINE?
Corrupted
Miniscule
Uncorrupted
Gigantic
Urgent
Uncorrupted
"Pristine" means clean or pure, which is closest in meaning to "uncorrupted."
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EGREGIOUS
Confident
Pointed
Humble
Querulous
Appalling
Appalling
"Egregious" is an adjective that means "outstandingly bad; shocking," so we need to pick out an adjective that means something like "very bad" or "shocking." "Appalling," an adjective that means "very bad in a way that causes fear, shock, or disgust," is the answer choice closest in meaning to "egregious," so "appalling" is the correct answer.
Example Question #2373 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
PHENOMENAL
Understandable
Extraordinary
Amicable
Atrocious
Dispeicable
Extraordinary
"Phenomenal" is defined as very remarkable. This is simialr to "extraordinary."
Example Question #331 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXCEPTIONAL
Typical
Peculiar
Common
Remarkable
Thoughtful
Remarkable
An "exceptional" idea, person, or object is remarkable. For example, an exceptional sunset or an exceptional report card are each outstanding.
Example Question #332 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPECCABLE
Round
Jumbled
Distant
Flawed
Perfect
Perfect
"Impeccable" is an adjective that means flawless and faultless, so the answer closest in meaning to "impeccable" is "perfect," an adjective that also means flawless. Considering the other choices, "flawed" is an adjective meaning imperfect, "distant" is an adjective meaning far or not close, and "round" is an adjective meaning circular.
Example Question #2372 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DERELICT
Brazen
Cautious
Pampered
Confused
Neglected
Neglected
Derelict most nearly means "neglected." Something that is derelict has been abandoned or deserted. For example, "she was leery of entering the building due to its location next to the derelict lot."
The other words are all antonyms.
Example Question #1254 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ODDBALL
Essential
Elusive
Strange
Wise
Irate
Strange
"Oddball," when used as an adjective, means weird, strange, or out of the ordinary, so "strange" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "oddball": "elusive" means difficult to grasp or catch; "wise" means very intelligent and experienced; "essential" means necessary; and "irate" means angry or furious.
Example Question #1255 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FRUITFUL
Productive
Healthy
Flavorful
Monotone
Diverse
Productive
"Fruitful" means having a high yield or productive, so "fruitful" is a synonym of "productive."
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