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Example Question #1152 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRECISE
Vague
Interesting
Specific
Slow
Open
Specific
"Precise" means strictly stated or defined; therefore, "specific" is the best answer, as it means explicit or definite.
Example Question #533 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INNATE
in agreement
inborn
mad
supported
learned
inborn
"Innate" means that something, like a talent, is inborn, natural.
Example Question #1153 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SKEPTICAL
Efficient
Bellicose
Doubtful
Supportive
Vivacious
Doubtful
When people are "skeptical" about something they are doubtful about that thing, so "doubtful" is the correct answer. For clarification, "bellicose" means aggressive, "vivacious" means full of energy, "supportive" means encouraging, and "efficient" means achieving a goal without wasting time, money, or effort.
Example Question #1154 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AMBIGUOUS
None of those mentioned
Misunderstood
Understood
Clear
Unclear
Unclear
If something is "ambiguous" it is unclear or mysterious.
Example Question #1155 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AMBIGUOUS
Unclear
Established
Vigorous
Parody
Itinerant
Unclear
“Ambiguous” means having multiple possible meanings. Something that is "ambiguous" is also "unclear," so "unclear" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "ambiguous": “established” means set up or accepted; a “parody” is a work that mimics another in order to mock it; “itinerant” means wandering or nomadic; and “vigorous” means strong and energetic.
Example Question #1156 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
DUBIOUS
Doubtful
Thoughtful
Deliberate
Inconsiderate
Certain
Doubtful
"Dubious" means doubtful.
Words you may not know:
- "Deliberate" means carefully considered; intentional.
- "Inconsiderate" means not considerate. The prefix "in-" means not.
Example Question #1157 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DUBIOUS
Serendipitous
Inundate
Remedy
Dilatory
Doubtful
Doubtful
If you are "dubious" about something, you are unsure or doubtful about the outcome. For clarification, "serendipitous" means owed to good fortune or unexpected, "dilatory" means slow or lacking, "inundate" means overwhelm or flood, and "remedy" means to fix.
Example Question #1158 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CANDID
Honest
Injured
Persuasive
Gigantic
Deceitful
Honest
"Candid" means truthful or honest, so "honest" is the correct answer. "Deceitful" is an antonym of "candid" and "honest"; it means dishonest or trying to trick someone. "Gigantic" means extremely large. "Persuasive" means very convincing. "Injured" means hurt or having an injury.
Example Question #1159 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DUBIOUS
Disrespectful
Cumbersome
Unsure
Regretful
Forgetful
Unsure
“Dubious” means questioning or questionable. If a person is “dubious” about something, they are uncertain or unsure. To help, "cumbersome" means heavy or hard to manage. So, for example, full suitcases could be cumbersome. To provide further help, "regretful" means wishing that you had either done something you did not do or not done something you did.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PARAMOUNT
Supreme
Inferior
Outlawed
Penitent
Mediocre
Supreme
"Paramount" means upmost or supreme, as in the commonly heard phrase, “of paramount importance.” For clarification, "mediocre" means average in a negative way; "penitent" means feeling regret for sinful behavior; "outlawed" means banned or criminalized.
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