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Example Question #21 : 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.
PUNGENT
Neutral
Strong
Soothing
Pleasant
Disgusting
Strong
"Pungent" is defined as having a sharply strong taste or smell. Something pungent will always be strong, so "strong" is our best answer! A pungent smell may be either pleasant or disgusting, but it will always have a strong odor.
Example Question #22 : 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.
DELICIOUS
Arresting
Tasty
Free
Notable
Generous
Tasty
"Delicious" means very tasty, so "tasty" is the correct answer. To help you, something that is "arresting" grabs your attention, and "notable" means important.
Example Question #23 : 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.
TEPID
Burning
Rocky
Freezing
Chilly
Lukewarm
Lukewarm
"Tepid" is defined as only slightly warm; lukewarm; thus, "lukewarm" is the best answer choice. Both "tepid" and "lukewarm" are commonly used to describe the temperature of beverages.
Example Question #24 : 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.
HIDEOUS
Adorable
Ugly
Ecstatic
Happy
Enlightening
Ugly
Since "hideous" is defined as ugly or disgusting to look at, "ugly" is the best answer choice.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
REPULSIVE
Attractive
Alert
Disgusting
Scary
Victorious
Disgusting
"Repulsive" means revolting or disgusting, so "disgusting," which means unpleasant and gross, is the correct answer. Considering the other answer choices, none are close in meaning to "repulsive": "attractive" is an antonym, or opposite, of "repulsive" and means visually appealing; "scary" means causing fear; "victorious" means triumphant; "alert" means vigilant.
Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Flexible
Bendable
Colorful
Brave
Stiff
Dirty
Bendable
Flexible means bendable.
Example Question #27 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Flimsy
Majestic
Quiet
Magnetic
Strong
Fragile
Fragile
"Flimsy" means fragile.
Example Question #683 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AQUEOUS
Serious
Plantlike
Curious
Argumentative
Watery
Watery
The best choice is "watery," since the word "aqueous" means watery or pertaining to water. The root "aqua," which comes from Latin, is found in this word and means water. Words like "aqueous" or "aquatic" which contain this root have something to do with water.
Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMMACULATE
Frozen
Miraculous
Spotless
Patched
Soiled
Spotless
“Immaculate” means perfectly clean and free from impurity. “Spotless" means free from spotting or dirt as the suffix "-less" means without or free from, so "spotless" is the correct answer. To help you, “soiled” means dirty.
Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLEXIBLE
Respectful
Warm
Stylish
Pliable
Goofy
Pliable
"Flexible" is defined as capable of bending easily without breaking. Since "pliable" is defined as easily bent or flexible, "pliable" is the best answer choice.
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