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Example Question #871 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PECKISH
Hungry
Parched
Mottled
Full
Famished
Hungry
The word "peckish" is an adjective that means slightly hungry. The best choice is "hungry" because it is part of the definition of "peckish." "Famished" (incredibly hungry) is too strong of a word to be a better synonym of "peckish" than "hungry" is, and "parched" (extremely thirsty) is too distant in meaning to be the correct answer. Considering the other answer choices, "full" means abundant and "mottled" means spotted.
Example Question #872 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LABORIOUS
Overt
Simple
Difficult
Mundane
Mediocre
Difficult
"Labor" means work, so it makes sense that “laborious” means involving hard work, or "difficult." “Mundane” means boring or ordinary; “mediocre” means average when higher quality was expected; and "overt" means obvious or easy to notice.
Example Question #873 : Synonyms
Which of the following is a synonym of "impervious?"
Exposed
Resistant
Nervous
Sensitive
Susceptible
Resistant
Resistant. Impervious most nearly means, impenetrable and impassable. Something that is "impervious" is resistant to certain or all things. For instance, a sentence using the word would be "He was impervious to her reasoning."
Most of the other choices are antonyms, with the exception of "nervous" which is unrelated.
Example Question #874 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DISPARATE
Delayed
Bombastic
Uneven
Cold
Uneven
The word "disparate" means unequal or uneven. The best choice is "uneven," as it is a part of the definition of "disparate." Considering the other choices, "delayed" means put off to a later time, "cold" means having a relatively low temperature, and "bombastic" describes language and means sounding impressive but not actually meaning much.
Example Question #875 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONSPICUOUS
Observant
Careful
Watchful
Prominent
Conscience
Prominent
Conspicuous means easily noticeable, or "prominent."
Example Question #875 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONTRARY
Contradictory
Canary
Composite
Similar
Different
Contradictory
"Contrary" is defined as opposite in nature. "Contradictory" is defined as asserting the opposite. Therefore, the two words are synonyms.
Example Question #876 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONTRARY
Outrage
Opposite
Constant
Complimentary
Distraught
Opposite
"Contrary" means opposite of, so "opposite" is the synonym.
Example Question #877 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COMPATIBLE
Comparative
Poorly-matched
Well-matched
Well-spoken
Poorly-expressed
Well-matched
"Compatible" means well-matched; two things that are compatible go well together. So, "well-matched" is the correct answer.
Example Question #878 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONGRUENT
Paired
Compatible
Hardworking
Denied
Compatible
The word "congruent" means agreeable or compatible. The best choice is "compatible" because it shares the same definition as "congruent." Considering the other choices, "paired" means put together in a pair, "hardworking" means dedicated, and "denied" means rejected.
Example Question #879 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OBTUSE
Angry
Rude
Obtrusive
Unintelligent
Unintelligent
"Obtuse" is an adjective that means lacking mental acuity. Someone who is "unintelligent" is not very bright, and hence lacks mental acuity. Therefore, unintelligent is the correct answer. The other answer choices, "obtrusive," "rude," and "angry" do not mean this: "obtrusive" means conspicuous or getting in the way; "rude" means impolite or crass; and "angry" means irate or mad.
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