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Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FATIGUED
Spent
Dry
Reversed
Expanded
Fat
Spent
If you are “fatigued,” you are tired or exhausted. “Spent” can mean tired or exhausted, as in “I jogged for hours and feel spent.” Do not mistake “fatigued” for fat or large despite the beginning of the word. “Fatigued” comes from the French "fatigue," whilst "fat" comes from the German or Anglo-Saxon "fett." To further help you, “expanded” means made bigger; “reversed” means sent back in the opposite direction.
Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POTENT
Powerless
Meaningless
Meaningful
Powerful
Substantial
Powerful
Something that is "potent" is extremely efficient and powerful, so "powerful" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "potent": "meaningful" means important or significant; "meaningless" means not important or not significant; "powerless" means not having the ability to change something or alter a situation; and "substantial" means significant.
Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COVERT
Trustworthy
Dishonest
Honest
Open
Secretive
Secretive
Something that is "covert" is highly secretive, so "secretive" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, "dishonest" means not honest, and "trustworthy" means deserving of trust or responsible.
Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EERIE
Frightened
Spooky
Aural
Sparkly
Content
Spooky
Since "eerie" is an adjective that means "strange and frightening," we need to find another word that also means "strange and frightening." While "frightened" might look like a good answer choice because someone might be frightened if they see something eerie, "frightened" cannot be the correct answer because it does not mean "strange and frightening." "Spooky," on the other hand, means "strange and frightening," so it is the correct answer.
Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the answer which is most similar to the word in capital letters.
WEARY
Peaceful
Punctual
Obvious
Exhausted
Cruel
Exhausted
“Weary” means very physically tired, so "exhausted" is the correct answer.
Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROBABLE
Unlikely
Mediocre
Uninteresting
Interesting
Likely
Likely
Something that is “probable” is likely to happen. “Probable” is the opposite of “unlikely”; “Interesting” means exciting or holding one's attention; and “mediocre” means average when higher quality was expected.
Example Question #47 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTAGIOUS
Irritable
Harmless
Transmissible
Quirky
Fickle
Transmissible
"Contagious" often describes diseases and means able to be passed from one person to another. "Transmissible" means able to be transmitted from one person to another, so "transmissible" is the correct answer.
Example Question #48 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PETTY
Significant
Effective
Trifling
Useful
Meddlesome
Trifling
"Petty" means insignificant in comparison to other more important things or concerns, while "trifling" means unimportant or inconsequential, so "trifling" is the correct answer.
Example Question #49 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROSPEROUS
Affluent
Destitute
Humble
Sickly
Considerable
Affluent
"Prosperous" means lucrative or successful, so "affluent," which means financially rich, is the answer choice closest in meaning to "prosperous."
Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORTUNATE
Lucky
Unfulfilled
Happy
Unhappy
Unlucky
Lucky
“Fortunate” means lucky. To provide further help, “unlucky” means not lucky. The prefix "un-" means not in "unhappy" and "unlucky"; it changes the meaning of the word to the opposite. So, “unhappy” is the opposite of “happy.”“ Unfulfilled” means not fulfilled or not satisfied.
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