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Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WONDERFUL
Amazing
Complicated
Detestable
Simple
Diverse
Amazing
Something that is “wonderful” is full of wonder, or “amazing.” To provide further help, “detestable” means deserving of hatred; “simple” means easy or uncomplicated and is the opposite of “complicated”; and “diverse” means varied.
Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TYPICAL
Eager
Peculiar
Invisible
Usual
Infrequent
Usual
Both "typical" means normal or everyday, so "usual," which means standard or normal, is the correct answer. "Peculiar" cannot be the correct answer because "peculiar" means unusual, making it an opposite, or antonym, of "typical." None of the other answers have meanings related to that of "typical": "infrequent" means occuring rarely; "eager" means keen or enthusiastic; and "invisible" means not able to be seen, as you might have been able to infer from the word's use of the negative prefix "in-," which means not, and "visible."
Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLEASANT
Brave
Enjoyable
Terrible
Sad
Frequent
Enjoyable
"Pleasant" means enjoyable; terrible means very bad; sad means not happy; frequent means occuring many times; and brave means courageous.
Example Question #18 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUPERB
Inadequate
Mediocre
Excellent
Confined
Monotonous
Excellent
“Superb” means excellent, perfect, or very good, so "excellent" is the correct answer. To provide further help, “inadequate” means not good enough; “mediocre” means average when higher quality was expected; “monotonous” means tedious and boring or spoken using one tone; and “confined” means restrained.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LUCRATIVE
Desolate
Corny
Holy
Profitable
Remarkable
Profitable
Something that is "lucrative" makes a lot of money, this is the same as saying "profitable." A business that is "profitable" and "lucrative" is a business that makes a lot of money. To provide further help, "desolate" means isolated and without life; "remarkable" means fascinating, interesting; "corny" means cheesy.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Synonyms: Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRODUCTIVE
Remorseful
Considerate
Efficient
Untimely
Forceful
Efficient
"Productive" means efficient. If someone has been "productive" than they have got a large amount of work done. To provide further help, "untimely" means happening at a bad time, happening too soon; "forceful" means done or said with force; "considerate" means kind and thoughtful; "remorseful" means sorry, feeling sorry for having done something wrong.
Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FUNDAMENTAL
Basic
Doubtful
Unique
Remote
Complex
Basic
"Fundamental," when used an adjective, most nearly means something that is of basic and of essential importance.
Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ODD
Even
Abnormal
Simple
Common
Usual
Abnormal
"Odd" and "abnormal" are synonyms. They refer to something or someone that is out of the ordinary. The other words do not share this meaning. "Common" and "usual" are antonyms of "odd."
Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RARE
Great
A lot
Plenty
Good
Few
Few
"Good" and "great" are closely related, as are "plenty" and "a lot." The word "rare" is closest in meaning to the word "few." "His paintings were considered rare because so few were left after the fire." Process of elimination can help you arrive at the correct answer here.
Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WORTHY
Valuable
Useless
Needless
Worthless
Needy
Valuable
The words "worthy" and "valuable" are synonymous; they refer to something that has value. The word "worthless" is an antonym of the words "worthy" and "valuable." "Needless" refers to something that is not necessary. "Needy" refers to someone who demands a lot of attention.
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