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Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EGALITARIAN
Equestrian
Crinkled
Equal
Swift
Ideal
Equal
"Egalitarian" means having to do with the idea that all people deserve to be treated equally, so the answer choice closest in meaning is "equal." As for the other answer choices, none are close in meaning to "equal": "equestrian" means having to do with riding horses; "crinkled" means wrinkled; "ideal" means conforming to one's idea of perfection or the best possible; and "swift" means speedy or quick.
Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMPROMPTU
Athletic
Planned
Unrehearsed
Greedy
Faithful
Unrehearsed
"Impromptu" means unplanned, extemporaneous, off the cuff, or not scheduled in advance, so "unrehearsed," which means not rehearsed in advance, is the correct answer. "Planned" is an antonym of "impromptu"; it means organized or scheduled in advance. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "impromptu"; "athletic" means physically fit or having to do with athletes; "greedy" means overly concerned with the accumulation of money or other resources for oneself; and "faithful" means loyal and devoted.
Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DIVISIVE
Undermined
Determined
Regretful
Fractious
Factious
Factious
If someone is “divisive” they cause a lot of disagreement between people and cause them to separate into different groups. "Divisive" shares a root with "division" and "divide." If you are “factious” then you are inclined to create and maintain small groups or factions. Do not mistake it for “fractious” which means causing trouble or hard to manage. To clarify, “undermined” means to make weaker or less effective, usually in a secret way; “determined” means working hard to achieve something; “regretful” means wishing you had not done something.
Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTRIGUING
Interesting
Strict
Colorful
Formal
Casual
Interesting
"Intriguing," means to arousing curiosity or interest, so "interesting" is the best answer.
Example Question #641 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LUCRATIVE
Lucky
Recreational
Sensational
Profitable
Hindering
Profitable
If a business is “lucrative,” it makes a lot of money or it is able to make a lot of money. “Profitable” also means able to make a lot of money or profit. If something is “hindering,” it prevents something from moving forward. You can tell the meaning of the word "hindering" from its root word "hind-," which means back. An animal’s “hind” legs are their back legs. “Recreational” refers to something done in one's spare time. “Sensational” means shocking or amazing.
Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
A synonym of "formidable" is __________.
afraid
accomplished
burnt
dirty
tasty
accomplished
"Formidable" is an adjective that means "inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable." So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "inspiring fear or respect." "Afraid" may look like a potentially correct answer, but "afraid" does not mean "inspiring fear," but rather "feeling fear or anxiety; frightened," so it cannot be the correct answer. "Accomplished," however, is an adjective that means "highly trained or skilled," and because "accomplished" is the answer choice that is closest in meaning to "formidable," "accomplished" is the correct answer.
Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
A synonym of "potent" is __________.
derelict
frail
arranged
indispensable
mighty
mighty
"Potent" is an adjective that means "having great power, influence, or effect," so we need to pick out an adjective that means something like "powerful" or "having a strong effect." "Frail," then, cannot be the correct answer, because "frail" is an adjective that can mean "of a person: weak and delicate," "easily damaged or broken; fragile or insubstantial," or "weak in character or morals," making it an antonym, not a synonym, of "potent." "Mighty," however, is an adjective that can mean "possessing great and impressive power or strength, especially on account of size" or "of an action: performed with or requiring great strength." Because "mighty" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "potent," "mighty" is the correct answer.
Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Potent
Critical
Powerful
Immortal
Memorable
Unfortunate
Powerful
"Potent" means powerful; Unfortunate means unlucky; Immortal means able to live forever; Memorable means easily remembered; and Critical means important.
Example Question #631 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the word with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Drowsy
Excited
Tired
Loyal
Nervous
Energetic
Tired
"Drowsy" means sleepy or tired.
Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTRICATE
Powerless
Meaningful
Serendipitous
Complicated
Outlier
Complicated
Something that is "intricate" is complex and complicated. For clarification, an "outlier" is something or somebody that is outside of the norm; "serendipitous" means owed to good fortune.
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