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Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BANAL
Intense
Unimaginative
Motivated
Clear
Unimaginative
The word "banal" means lacking originality. The best choice is "unimaginative," as something that is banal is unimaginative.
Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ABUNDANT
Delicious
Plentiful
Amazing
Overwhelming
Dramatic
Plentiful
"Abundant" means plentiful, so "plentiful" is the correct answer.
Example Question #18 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SUFFICIENT
Wasteful
Tasty
Enough
Awful
Enough
"Sufficient" is an adjective meaning adequate, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "sufficient" is "enough," an adjective meaning of a necessary or more than necessary amount. Considering the other answer choices, "wasteful" is an adjective meaning consuming uselessly, "tasty" is an adjective meaning delicious, and "awful' is an adjective meaning terrible.
Example Question #19 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AMPLE
Extensive
Beautiful
Limited
Lacking
Extensive
"Ample" is an adjective meaning plentiful and abundant, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "ample" is "extensive," an adjective meaning thorough or spanning over a large area. Considering the other answer choices, "limited" is an adjective meaning restricted, "lacking" is an adjective meaning being without, and "beautiful" is an adjective meaning very pretty, very attractive, or aesthetically pleasant.
Example Question #20 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CLASSIC
Typical
Unusual
Extraordinary
Irritating
Typical
"Classic" is an adjective meaning traditional or typical, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "classic" is "typical," an adjective meaning representative of a certain type. Considering the other answer choices, "unusual" is an antonym of "classic" and means abnormal or not typical, "irritating" means annoying, and "extraordinary" means beyond what is normal.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BOUNTIFUL
Abundant
Sparse
Sufficient
Restricted
Superb
Abundant
To be "bountiful" is to have plenty of something or have an "abundance" of it. "Restricted" is the antonym of abundance and indicates having a small amount. "Superb" means excellent in quality; "sufficient" means having enough; and "sparse" means having a small quantity.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TYPICAL
printed
average
trained
proficient
average
The word "typical" generally means matching the general features of a given type (of thing). A "typical coffee mug" is your standard mug, having a roundish body and a handle. It "fits the mold," so to speak. Therefore, the word "typical" can also mean average or normal. A "typical mug" is likewise normal—as coffee mugs go at least. Therefore, the best answer is "average," which alone indicates such normalcy.
Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
CAPACIOUS
Commodious
Loquacious
Tenacious
Antithesis
Homogenous
Commodious
“Capacious” means roomy, able to hold a large amount of something. This is most similar in meaning to “commodious,” which means roomy and spacious. To provide further help, “tenacious” means stubborn, resolute; “antithesis” means evidence against the argument; “loquacious” means talkative; “homogenous” means consisting of similar or identical, things.
Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BIZARRE
Neutral
Unstable
Unworthy
Dignified
Odd
Odd
"Bizarre" means strange, unusual, or odd.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUNDRY
Uniform
Unique
Obtuse
Diverse
Stuffy
Diverse
“Sundry” is an adjective that means “of various kinds; several,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “of various kinds.” That means that “uniform” cannot be the correct answer, because “uniform” can mean “of a similar form to another,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “sundry.” “Diverse,” however, is an adjective that means “showing a lot of variety,” and because “diverse” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “sundry,” “diverse” is the correct answer.
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