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Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LIBERATED
Portentous
Disciplined
Wild
Free
Free
"Liberated" means released from bondage or another state of captivity or free. "Free" means uninhibited by restrictions. Therefore, "free" is the closest synonym of "liberated." "Wild" is a tempting answer because something that is wild frequently is also free. However, "wild" does not mean "free"; it means untamed or feral. Therefore, it cannot be the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, "portentous" means ominous and "disciplined" means demonstrating that one has control over one's actions.
Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HYPNOTIC
Magical
Strange
Deceptive
Mesmerizing
Distorted
Mesmerizing
"Hypnotic" means to have the effect of fixating one's attention. "Mesmerizing" also means this, so "mesmerizing" is the correct answer.
Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PROBABLE
Unlikely
Uncomfortable
Comfortable
Likely
Impassive
Likely
Something that is "probable" is likely to happen, so "likely" is the correct answer. To help you, "impassive" means unemotional, unaffected, or blank.
Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MUNDANE
Unusual
Ordinary
Material
Damaged
Free
Ordinary
"Mundane" means ordinary or uninteresting. Therefore, "ordinary" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "mundane."
Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORTUITOUS
Fuzzy
Coincidental
Intentional
Bland
Lumbering
Coincidental
"Fortuitous" is an adjective that means "happening by accident or chance rather than design," so we need to pick out an answer choice that is an adjective that means something like "happening by accident." So, "intentional" cannot be the correct answer because "intentional" means "done on purpose; deliberate," making it an antonym of "fortuitous," not a synonym. "Coincidental," however, is an adjective that means "resulting from a coincidence; done or happening by chance," and because "coincidental" is the answer choice that is closest in meaning to "fortuitous," "coincidental" is the correct answer.
Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
Legitimate
Woeful
Benign
Example Question #47 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
LUCRATIVE
Radical
Occupational
Understanding
Expensive
Profitable
Profitable
"Lucrative" is defined as moneymaking. This is simliar to "profitable."
Example Question #48 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MONETARY
Materialistic
Financial
Conservative
Expensive
Wealthy
Financial
"Monetary" means relating to money, or financial, so "financial" is the synonym.
Example Question #49 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
APT
Inappropriate
Application
Fit
Appropriate
Appropriate
The word "apt" means appropriate or very intelligent. The best choice is "appropriate," as it is a part of the definition of the word "apt." Considering the other options, an "application" is a request, "inappropriate" means not suitable, and "fit" means in good physical condition.
Example Question #50 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
APPROPRIATE
Severe
Suitable
Mediocre
Intense
Casual
Suitable
"Appropriate" means fitting, right, or suitable. To help you, "severe" and "intense" are synonyms of one another; they both describe something that is extreme. Also, "mediocre" means average when better-than-average was expected.
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