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Example Question #234 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MASSIVE
Enough
Plenty
Moderate
Gigantic
Sufficient
Gigantic
"Massive" and "gigantic" both refer to something having a very large size. The other words describe quantities not sizes.
Example Question #235 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ENLARGED
Enormous
Gigantic
Huge
Humongous
Bigger
Bigger
The words "enlarged" and "bigger" are closest in meaning; these synonyms refer to something that has been made larger. The words "humongous," "enormous," "gigantic," and "huge" are all synonymous with each other. They refer to something that is extremely big; these words do not necessarily refer to something that has been made bigger or that has been enlarged.
Example Question #236 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
A synonym of "magnificent" is . . .
spectacular
subpar
loud
average
unrealistic
spectacular
"Magnificent" is an adjective that means either "impressively beautiful, elaborate, or extravagant; striking" or "very good; excellent." So, we need to pick out an adjective that means something like "impressive," "striking," or "excellent." Neither "average" nor "subpar" can be the correct answer, then, because "average" means "of the usual or ordinary standard, level, or quantity" when used as an adjective, and "subpar" means "below an average level." "Spectacular," however, is an adjective that can mean "beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way," and because "spectacular" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "magnificent," "spectacular" is the correct answer.
Example Question #237 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?
You did an outstanding job on you last exam.
terrible
exceptional
awful
horrible
None of the other answers
exceptional
"Outstanding" and "exceptional" would keep the meaning of the sentence.
Example Question #238 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SUPER
Excellent
Average
Poor
Sad
Old
Excellent
"Super" is an adjective that means excellent, so "excellent" is the correct answer.
Example Question #239 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRECIOUS
Common
Strange
Free
Lost
Valuable
Valuable
"Precious" is an adjective that means valuable, so "valuable" is the correct answer.
Example Question #241 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Which word can replace the underlined word?
It was so awful how sick he became.
terrible
wonderful
None of the above
impressive
excellent
terrible
"Terrible" can replace "awful" in the sentence to maintain the correct meaning.
Example Question #242 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NOURISHING
Chaotic
Beneficial
Foggy
Harmful
Excellent
Beneficial
Something that is nourishing provides energy or is beneficial in some other way, so "beneficial," an adjective that means helpful, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "nourishing": "harmful" is an opposite of "nourishing" and means damaging or detrimental; "foggy" means misty or murky; "chaotic" means disorderly; and "excellent" means extremely good.
Example Question #243 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MAGNIFICENT
Bowl
Tenacious
Cowardly
Beautiful
Horrible
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 #244 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
WONDERFUL
Hideous
Discouraging
Fantastic
Pessimistic
Boring
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!
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