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Example Question #222 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the word which is most similar to the word in capital letters
EXCESSIVE
Happy
Dynamic
Remorseful
Too much
Too little
Too much
"Excessive" means existing in too large of a quantity, so "too much" is the correct answer. To help you, "dynamic" means lively and energetic, and "remorseful" means sad and guilty.
Example Question #223 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SPLIT
Increased
Divided
Patrolled
Elongated
Shocked
Divided
"Split" means "divided" or disunited, so "divided" is the correct answer.
Example Question #223 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VAST
Drive
Connect
Flourish
Huge
Sacred
Huge
"Vast" means huge and is often used to refer to areas of land, so "huge" is the correct answer.
Example Question #224 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Each of the following questions consists of one word followed by five words or phrases. Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CUMULATIVE
Quotient
Inductive
Separate
Amassed
Difference
Amassed
CUMULATIVE means amassed.
Example Question #225 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VAST
Small
Slow
Large
Dangerous
Invisible
Large
"Vast" means large; Small is the opposite; Dangerous means the potential to cause harm; Slow means moving at a low speed; and Invisible means not able to be seen.
Example Question #225 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOLE
Many
Property
Together
Only
Body
Only
"Sole" means only, so "only" would be the best answer. "Many" is an antonym, or opposite, of "sole."
Example Question #226 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOLO
Crafty
Paired
Alone
Grave
Intrepid
Alone
“Solo,” when used as an adjective, means alone or by yourself, so "alone" is the best answer choice. To provide further help, “crafty” means cunning, sneaky and clever; “paired” means matched up in groups of two or put together with something else; “grave” means serious and sad; and “intrepid” means adventurous.
Example Question #227 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TREMENDOUS
Unimposing
Horrifying
Collaborative
Monumental
Common
Monumental
Both "tremendous" and "monumental" mean exceedingly large in importance or size, so "monumental" is the correct answer.
Example Question #231 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISTINCT
Raze
Opaque
Separate
Abolish
Confirm
Separate
"Distinct" means separate, individual,or not together, so "separate" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "distinct": "abolish" means get rid of a rule, law, or custom; "confirm" means agree that something is true or provide evidence that demonstrates that something is true; "raze" means destroy; and "opaque" means solid or unable to be seen through.
Example Question #232 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VAST
Tight
Plump
Big
Loose
Skinny
Big
“Vast” means very big and expansive. To provide further help, “skinny” means thin; “plump” means rounded and somewhat fat; “loose” means unsecured or baggy. “Loose” and “tight” are antonyms of one another because they mean opposite things. “Skinny” and “plump” are also antonyms of one another.
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