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Example Question #355 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LUXURIOUS
Expensive
Infamous
Perfect
Numerical
Deluxe
Deluxe
"Luxurious" and "deluxe" both mean extremely elegant and comfortable. "Infamous" means notorious, and "numeric" means relating to numbers. "Perfect" and "flawed" are antonyms. While "luxurious" items are often "expensive," the two are not synonymous.
Example Question #356 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCUMMY
Quivering
Elaborate
Decisive
Dirty
Wavering
Dirty
"Scummy" and "dirty" are synonyms. "Decisive" is the opposite of both indecisive and wavering. "Elaborate" means complex or complicated. To "quiver" is to shake.
Example Question #357 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUDDY
Cerulean
Red
Viridian
Copper
Olive
Red
"Ruddy" means red and is usually used to describe a complexion. The rest of the words are colors as well: "copper" is a metallic brown,"viridian" is green, "cerulean" is blue, and "olive" is a yellowish-green color.
Example Question #358 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRUESOME
Shy
Nosy
Yielding
Grisly
Handsome
Grisly
"Gruesome" and "grisly" both mean repulsive and horrible. To "yield" is to give in. To be "nosy" is to pry into other people's business. "Shy" means timid, and "handsome" means physically attractive and is usually used to describe men.
Example Question #359 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GROTESQUE
Ancient
Praiseworthy
Religious
Deformed
Interrogative
Deformed
"Grotesque" and "deformed" both mean physically misshapen. "Ancient" means very old, and "religious" describes something related to or ascribing to a religion. To "interrogate" is to ask questions. "Praiseworthy" means deserving of praise or approval; meritorious.
Example Question #360 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FEATHERY
Terrestrial
Aviary
Elegy
Eulogy
Wispy
Wispy
"Feathery" and "wispy" are synonyms. "Elegy" and "eulogy" are not adjectives at all; they are speeches that people deliver upon the death of a friend or relative. "Terrestrial" means of the earth. While an "aviary" is a place that birds live, it is not related to feathers and is therefore not a good synonym.
Example Question #1141 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STICKY
Gluey
Lewd
Flowery
Ochre
Umber
Gluey
"Sticky" and "gluey" are synonyms. "Ochre" is a yellowish brown color, and "umber" is a brown color. "Lewd" means offensive or obscene. "Flowery" means resembling or related to flowers.
Example Question #1142 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GREASY
Scrawny
Harsh
Organic
Oily
Scrappy
Oily
"Greasy" and "oily" are synonyms describing a slippery, buttery texture. "Scrappy" means determined and eager to fight, and "scrawny" means too skinny. "Organic" describes living matter (as opposed to inorganic), and "harsh" can mean either grating and raspy or cruel and severe.
Example Question #1143 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNGENT
Voracious
Naive
Soft
Smooth
Strong-smelling
Strong-smelling
"Pungent" aromas are ones that smell strongly and usually unpleasantly. "Naive" means innocent, trusting, or inexperienced. "Soft" and "hard" are antonyms, as are "smooth" and "rough." "Voracious" means very hungry, ravenous.
Example Question #71 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SILKEN
Soft
Homespun
Beneficial
Equable
Hushed
Soft
Something "silken" is made of silk and very soft. "Homespun" means simple and plain. "Equable" means even-tempered and calm. "Beneficial" means advantageous. "Hushed" means very quiet.
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