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Example Question #181 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TIRED
Speedy
Sleepy
Anxious
Perky
Down
Sleepy
"Tired" and "sleepy" are synonyms. Both words describe a person who needs rest or sleep. The other words do not have related meanings. "Perky" is an antonym to "tired." "Down" can be used, colloquially, to refer to someone who is depressed or sad, but is much more commonly used to describe a direction.
Example Question #182 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPOLITE
Rude
Goofy
Funny
Silly
Grumpy
Rude
"Silly," "goofy," and "funny" are all very closely related in meaning. "Grumpy" refers to someone who is in a bad mood. "Rude" refers to someone who does not behave appropriately. "Impolite" refers to someone who has poor manners. "Rude" and "impolite" are synonymous.
Example Question #183 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARANOID
Abnormal
Miniature
Suspicious
Indignant
Understanding
Suspicious
The word that has the most similar meaning to PARANOID is "suspicious." Someone who is PARANOID is suspicious or afraid that everything is deliberately going against him. For example: "The boy was PARANOID about spiders getting into his bed, so he pulled off all the sheets and blankets every night before going to sleep." If you are "suspicious," you don't trust someone.
The prefix "ab" at the beginning of "abnormal" means "not." Therefore, "abnormal" means not normal.
"Indignant" means upset; hurting one's dignity. For example: "Sheila was indignant when Sam accused her of lying."
"Understanding" means grasp mentally; understand.
"Miniature" means small.
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TENSE
Calm
Relaxed
Impatient
Stiff
Arrogant
Stiff
TENSE means "rigid, or tight." The word with the most similar meaning on this list is "stiff" which also means rigid, inflexible.
"Relaxed" and "calm" both mean at ease.
"Impatient" means not patient.
If you are "arrogant," you have a high opinion of yourself and your abilities.
Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters
IRATE
Measured
Furious
Controlled
Energized
Perturbed
Furious
"Irate" most nearly means furious, or extremely angry. "Perturbed" also implies a disturbed mental state, but the degree of intensity is not severe enough to be a synonym for "irate". "Measured" and "controlled" both imply a state of calmness that does not correspond with "irate." "Energized" means to be full of vitality or excitement, which has no relation to the word "irate."
Example Question #184 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ELATED
Miserable
Discontent
Worried
Maladaptive
Thrilled
Thrilled
"Elated" means to make someone very happy. "Thrilled," which means to cause someone to have a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure, is the best synonym of "elated."
Incorrect Answers:
"Discontent" means not pleased.
"Maladaptive" means inadequate.
"Miserable" means very happy or uncomfortable, and is an antonym of "elated."
"Worried" involves being anxious or troubled about something.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age
A synonym of "stationary" is __________.
efficient
talkative
motionless
fast-moving
job-related
motionless
"Stationary" is an adjective that means "not moving," so we need to pick out another adjective that means "not moving." While "fast-moving" also has to do with movement, it means the opposite of "not moving," so it can't be the correct answer. "Motionless," on the other hand, means "not moving," so "motionless" is the correct answer.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age
A synonym of “final” is __________.
nature
beginning
last
delicious
initial
last
“Final” is an adjective that can mean “coming at the end,” “reached as the outcome,” or “allowing no further doubt.” So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “coming at the end” or “allowing no further doubt.” That means that “initial” cannot be the correct answer, because “initial” means “existing or occurring at the beginning,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “final.” “Last,” however, is a word that when used as an adjective means “coming after all others in time or order; final,” and because “last” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “final,” “last” is the correct answer.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age
A synonym of “prepared” is . . .
limited
open
exact
ready
unready
ready
“Prepared,” when used as an adjective, can mean “ready for something : in a suitable condition for some purpose or activity,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “in a suitable condition for some purpose or activity.” That means that “unready” cannot be the correct answer, because “unready” means “not prepared for a situation or activity,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “prepared.” “Ready,” however, is an adjective that means “in a suitable state for an activity, action, or situation; fully prepared,” and because “ready” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “prepared,” “ready” is the correct answer.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
Daily
Skinny
Selfish
Everyday
Shallow
Dirty
Everyday
"Daily" means occurring everyday. Shallow means not deep. Dirty means not clean. Selfish describes someone who cares only about himself. Skinny describes someone who is thin.
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