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Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
Abnormal
Humorous
Effective
Luxurious
Unusual
Fertile
Unusual
"Abnormal" means unusual; Fertile refers to good soil for growing plants; Luxurious refers to items of high quality and value; Effective means efficient; and Humorous means funny.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Average
Brave
Different
Ordinary
Spectacular
Creative
Ordinary
"Average" means common or ordinary.
Example Question #641 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TYPICAL
Empty
Nervous
Ordinary
Terrible
Unusual
Ordinary
"Typical" is an adjective that means ordinary, so "ordinary" is the correct answer.
Example Question #241 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Each of the following questions consists of one word followed by five words or phrases. You are to select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
UNCANNY
extraordinary
bottled
uncanned
weird
regular
extraordinary
"Uncanny" means surpasing the ordinary or extraordinary.
Example Question #242 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NORMAL
Ordinary
Bold
Excitable
Abnormal
Illuminating
Ordinary
"Normal" is defined as conforming to a usual standard. Since "ordinary" is defined as normal or not distinct, "ordinary" is our best answer choice. "Abnormal" and "normal" are antonyms.
Example Question #243 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMMON
Handsome
Quick
Ordinary
Brave
Delayed
Ordinary
"Common" means normal or ordinary, so "ordinary" is the correct answer. "Handsome" describes someone who is good-looking; "brave" means courageous; "quick" means fast; and "delayed" means late or slow.
Example Question #251 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Which is a synonym for identical?
Not the same
Indirect
Different
None of the other choices.
Same
Same
"Identical" and "same" both can mean something looks or acts exactly alike.
Example Question #645 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ODD
Normal
Beneficial
Deceit
Inferior
Peculiar
Peculiar
"Odd" is defined as different from what is usual or expected. So, "peculiar," which means unusual or strange, is our best answer choice because both "odd" and "peculiar" describe something that is strange or unexpected. "Normal" is an antonym, or opposite, of "odd."
Example Question #646 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WONDERFUL
Diverse
Complicated
Simple
Detestable
Amazing
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
Peculiar
Infrequent
Usual
Invisible
Eager
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."
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