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Example Question #8 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SHAM
Pungent
Tedious
Fake
Disgusting
Genuine
Fake
"Sham" means fake or pretended, so "fake" is the correct answer. "Genuine" is an antonym of "sham" and "fake"; it means real or authentic. "Disgusting" means revolting or sickening. "Pungent" means having a strong taste or smell. "Tedious" means dull or boring.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AUTHENTIC
Adjacent
Genuine
Fake
Absolute
Artistic
Genuine
"Authentic" means real or genuine, so "genuine" is the correct answer. "Fake" is an antonym of "authentic" and "genuine"; it means not real, not genuine, or sham. "Artistic" means creative or having the ability to make creative works. "Absolute" means complete or total. "Adjacent" means next to.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PARTISAN
Fabulous
Neutral
Descriptive
Sluggish
Biased
Biased
"Partisan" means prejudiced or biased, so "biased" is the correct answer. "Neutral" is an antonym of "partisan" and "biased"; it means not helping or supporting either side or viewpoint. "Descriptive" means providing information and details about something. "Fabulous" means tremendous or exceptional. "Sluggish" means slow-moving or lazy.
Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PHONY
Fake
Genuine
Unbiased
Maternal
Judicial
Fake
"Phony" means fraudulent or fake, so "fake," an adjective that means not authentic, is the correct answer. "Genuine" is an antonym of "phony" and "fake"; it means real or authentic. "Maternal" means relating to motherhood or relating to the mother's side of a family; "unbiased" means neutral, and "judicial" means having to do with law, justice, and/or the legal system.
Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OBSCURE
Placate
Hidden
Serendipitous
Merry
Placid
Hidden
"Obscure" means hidden or unusual. For clarification, "merry" means happy; "serendipitous" means owed to good fortune; "placate" means appease; "placid" means easygoing, docile.
Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SUBJECTIVE
Objective
Intelligent
Biased
Fair
Unanimous
Biased
"Subjective" means biased, based on opinions and emotions rather than facts, or not impartial. So, "biased," which means swayed by one's emotions in making a decision or judgment, is the correct answer. "Subjective" is an antonym of "objective," which means based on facts. For clarification, "unanimous" means in complete agreement.
Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OBJECTIVE
Unfortunate
Dubious
Unbiased
Subjective
Fortunate
Unbiased
"Objective" is an antonym of "subjective." Whilst subjective means biased or based on opinions and emotions instead of facts, "objective" means unbiased or based on facts. So, "unbiased" is the correct answer. For clarification, "dubious" means uncertain, "fortunate" means lucky, and "unfortunate" means unlucky.
Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FIGURATIVE
Symbolic
Morphed
Enlightening
Literal
Formless
Symbolic
"Figurative" means symbolic.
Example Question #18 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXTANT
Destroyed
Remaining
Dismissive
Talkative
Nearby
Remaining
“Extant” is an adjective that means “still in existence; surviving,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “still in existence.” That means that “destroyed” cannot be the correct answer, because “destroyed” is an antonym, not a synonym, of “extant.” “Remaining,” however, when used as an adjective, can mean “still existing, present, or in use; surviving,” and because “remaining” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “extant,” “remaining” is the correct answer.
Example Question #19 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INNATE
Inherent
Persuasive
Dogged
Determined
Introspective
Inherent
"Innate" means something naturally present; it is therefore most similar in meaning to “inherent.” For clarification, "introspective" means internally self-reflective; "persuasive" means argues convincingly; "dogged" and "determined" are synonyms.
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