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Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PALLID
pigmented
pale
calm
weak
flavorless
pale
"Pallid" means pale in appearance, often due to being sick. "Pale" means lacking vibrancy of color. Therefore, "pale" is closest in meaning to the word "pallid." While pallid people are sometimes weak because they are sometimes sick, "weak" does not have the same meaning as "pallid," and so it is a tempting wrong answer. "Pigmented" means having color as opposed to not having color, which is the opposite of "pallid."
Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LUMINOUS
Cold
Numerous
Bright
Rainy
Cloudy
Bright
"Luminous" means bright and shining. The best choice is "bright" as it is a part of the definition of "luminous."
Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MELLIFLUOUS
Dulcet
Flulike
Enraged
Melted
Dulcet
The word "mellifluous" means sweetly flowing or sounding. The best choice is "dulcet," which also means sweetly sounding. Considering the other choices, "flulike" means resembling symptoms of the flu, "melted" means having become liquid, and "enraged" means angry.
Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DUCTILE
Nocturnal
Visible
Sensible
Malleable
Despicable
Malleable
Something that is "ductile" is very malleable, easily shaped into something different, or easily influenced. So, for example, clay is ductile. So, "malleable" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "ductile": "despicable" means wicked; an animal that is "nocturnal" is awake at night and asleep during the day; "visible" means able to be seen; and "sensible" means proper, considerate, or not foolish.
Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DURABLE
Flimsy
Impermanent
Transitory
Indestructible
Dainty
Indestructible
Something that is "durable" is long-lasting and thus, the best fit is "indestructible" which indicates something that is unable to be broken or damaged easily. "Impermanent" means lasting only for a short amount of time; "dainty" means fragile; and "flimsy" means delicate.
Example Question #36 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POROUS
Utter
Holey
Passive
Rakish
Elegant
Holey
"Porous" means full of small holes or capable of absorbing liquids, so "holey," which also means full of holes, is the best choice here. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "porous": "passive" means not active; "utter" means absolute when used as an adjective; "elegant" means graceful or sophisticated; and "rakish" means dashing but disreputable.
Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AMORPHOUS
Artistic
Shapely
Formless
Deep
Formless
The word "amorphous" means not having a defined shape. The best choice is "formless" as it shares the same definition as "amorphous."
Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
AMORPHOUS
Without color
Without shape
Without education
Without light
Without money
Without shape
"Amorphous" means without a clear shape or form.
Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
SYMMETRICAL
Balanced
Sinister
Sideways
Sudden
Unbalanced
Balanced
"Symmetrical" is defined as regular in form or arrangement. This is similar to "balanced."
Example Question #37 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DISHEVELED
Insonsistent
Inconsiderate
Disorderly
Unharmonious
Undue
Disorderly
"Disheveled" means very disorderly in appearance, or in a state of disarray. For example, you might say, "Joe's room was very disheveled, as his schoolwork was all over the floor and none of his clothes were put away." So, "disorderly" is the correct answer.
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