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Example Question #571 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONCISE
Silent
Universal
Rambling
Succinct
Carnivorous
Succinct
“Concise” is an adjective that means “brief but comprehensive,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “brief but comprehensive.” That means that “rambling” cannot be the correct answer, because “rambling” means “lengthy and inconsequential” when it referrs to writing or speech, making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “concise.” “Succinct,” however, is an adjective that is used especially of something written or spoken and means “briefly and clearly expressed,” and because “succinct” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “concise,” “succinct” is the correct answer.
Example Question #572 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPORADIC
Irregular
Nomadic
Fortuitous
Dramatic
Wanton
Irregular
"Sporadic" means occurring irregularly or at random, so "irregular" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "sporadic." For clarification, "fortuitous" means lucky, "nomadic" means wandering or not having a permanent home, "dramatic" means theatrical or noticeable, and "wanton" means random and pointless or promiscuous.
Example Question #573 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ARCHAIC
Curved
Din
Curved
Reprieve
Antiquated
Antiquated
“Archaic” means relating to ancient times, so something that is “archaic” is "antiquated." “Antiquated” means very old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted. It is related to the word “antique,” which refers to an old item. To clarify the other terms, a “reprieve” is a break or rest from something; a “din” is a long, continued, often harsh noise.
Example Question #574 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONTINUOUS
perplexing
in disagreement
muddled
uninterrupted
broken apart
uninterrupted
Continuous means something is uninterrupted.
Example Question #575 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ULTIMATE
strained
first in a series
revitalized
last in a series
fractured
last in a series
Ultimate means last in a series.
Example Question #1386 : Synonyms
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DESOLATE
dispersed
crowded
deserted
saddened
gloomy
deserted
Desolate means deserted.
Example Question #577 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
ISOLATED
solitary
cramped
mellow
well-mannered
overheated
solitary
Isolated means alone or solitary.
Example Question #576 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Rural
Mountainous
Suburban
Arid
Countryside
Urban
Countryside
"Rural" means countryside; Suburban means residential; Urban means city-like; Mountainous means having many mountains; and Arid means dry.
Example Question #577 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Ordinary
Frequently
Hasty
Common
Extraordinary
Significant
Common
"Ordinary" means common; Extraordinary means beyond ordinary; Significant means important; Frequently means often; and Hasty means not thorough.
Example Question #578 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Distant
Central
Lengthy
Prevalent
Faraway
Close
Faraway
"Distant" means faraway; Close means near; Lengthy mean long; Prevalent means widespread; and Central means related to a center position.
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