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Example Questions
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.
AMORPHOUS
Shapely
Formless
Artistic
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 #38 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
AMORPHOUS
Without money
Without light
Without shape
Without color
Without education
Without shape
"Amorphous" means without a clear shape or form.
Example Question #39 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
SYMMETRICAL
Unbalanced
Balanced
Sideways
Sinister
Sudden
Balanced
"Symmetrical" is defined as regular in form or arrangement. This is similar to "balanced."
Example Question #40 : 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
Undue
Insonsistent
Unharmonious
Inconsiderate
Disorderly
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.
Example Question #651 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PREPOSSESSING
Cute
Beautiful
Fat
Ugly
Short
Beautiful
"Prepossessing" means having a beautiful appearance, so "beautiful" is the correct answer.
Example Question #652 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STABLE
Manic
Inconsiderate
Prepared
Steady
Equine
Steady
“Stable” means steady and secure, so "steady" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, “prepared” means ready; "inconsiderate" means not thinking about the feelings of others when making choices; "equine" means having to do with horses; and “manic” means frenzied or out of control in a way that seems deranged.
Example Question #655 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PITHY
Sadness
Trusting
Deep
Brief
Sympathy
Brief
"Pithy" means brief and to the point. Therefore, "pithy" is closest in meaning to "brief."
Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TERSE
Verbose
Passionate
Shallow
Parched
Concise
Concise
"Terse" means brief or concise, so "concise" is the correct answer. "Verbose" is an antonym of "terse"; it means very long and wordy. None of the other answer choices are related in meaning to "terse": "parched" means very dry; "shallow" means not very deep; and "passionate" means having a strong feeling or conviction.
Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCLEMENT
Summery
Dogmatic
Stormy
Impressionable
Autumnal
Stormy
“Inclement” means stormy, severe, or wintry and describes weather, so "stormy" is the best answer choice. As for the other answer choices, “summery” means characteristic of summer; “autumnal” means characteristic of fall; “dogmatic” means stating one’s thoughts forcefully and consistently; and “impressionable” means easily influenced by other people.
Example Question #291 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TORRID
Moist
Blustery
Freezing
Precipitous
Sweltering
Sweltering
“Torrid” means stiflingly hot and sweltering when describing the weather or a climate, very difficult, or passionate when describing a relationship. "Sweltering" is thus the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, “freezing” means very cold; “blustery” means windy; “moist” means damp or a little wet; and “precipitous” means sheer or intensely steep.
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