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Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MAGNIFICENT
Horrible
Bowl
Cowardly
Beautiful
Tenacious
Beautiful
"Magnificent" means impressively gorgeous or awe-inspiring, so "beautiful" (which is a synonym of "gorgeous") is the best answer! Additionally, "horrible" is a loose antonym, or opposite, of "magnificent."
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
WONDERFUL
Pessimistic
Boring
Fantastic
Discouraging
Hideous
Fantastic
"Wonderful" is defined as inspiring delight, admiration, or pleasure. "Fantastic" can have a similar definition, which is of very great excellence. All of the other answer choices are predominantly negative in meaning, thus "fantastic" is the best answer choice!
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
Abnormal
Humorous
Unusual
Fertile
Luxurious
Effective
Unusual
"Abnormal" means unusual; Fertile refers to good soil for growing plants; Luxurious refers to items of high quality and value; Effective means efficient; and Humorous means funny.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Average
Ordinary
Creative
Spectacular
Brave
Different
Ordinary
"Average" means common or ordinary.
Example Question #641 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TYPICAL
Ordinary
Unusual
Nervous
Empty
Terrible
Ordinary
"Typical" is an adjective that means ordinary, so "ordinary" is the correct answer.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Each of the following questions consists of one word followed by five words or phrases. You are to select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
UNCANNY
extraordinary
weird
uncanned
bottled
regular
extraordinary
"Uncanny" means surpasing the ordinary or extraordinary.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NORMAL
Abnormal
Excitable
Ordinary
Bold
Illuminating
Ordinary
"Normal" is defined as conforming to a usual standard. Since "ordinary" is defined as normal or not distinct, "ordinary" is our best answer choice. "Abnormal" and "normal" are antonyms.
Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMMON
Handsome
Quick
Ordinary
Delayed
Brave
Ordinary
"Common" means normal or ordinary, so "ordinary" is the correct answer. "Handsome" describes someone who is good-looking; "brave" means courageous; "quick" means fast; and "delayed" means late or slow.
Example Question #643 : Synonyms
Which is a synonym for identical?
Indirect
Different
Not the same
Same
None of the other choices.
Same
"Identical" and "same" both can mean something looks or acts exactly alike.
Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ODD
Beneficial
Deceit
Inferior
Normal
Peculiar
Peculiar
"Odd" is defined as different from what is usual or expected. So, "peculiar," which means unusual or strange, is our best answer choice because both "odd" and "peculiar" describe something that is strange or unexpected. "Normal" is an antonym, or opposite, of "odd."
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