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Example Question #1403 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DESOLATE
Desperate
Friendly
Temporary
Bright
Empty
Empty
"Desolate" is an adjective defined as barren or deserted. Of the answer choices, "empty" has the closest meaning.
Example Question #36 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LINEAR
Grimy
Fresh
Straight
Angered
Skillful
Straight
"Linear" means ordered in a straight line, so "straight" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "linear": "angered" means angry or upset; "grimy" means dirty or filthy; "skillful" means being an expert at a certain activity; and "fresh" means new and recent.
Example Question #37 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
REMOTE
Robust
Distant
Keen
Ravenous
Impassive
Distant
If someone or something is "remote," that person or thing is distant and hard to reach. For clarification, "impassive" means not caring, "keen" means eager, "robust" means healthy or vigorous, and "ravenous" means very hungry.
Example Question #1214 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONGESTED
Blocked up
Clear
Empty
Unethical
Disgusting
Blocked up
"Congested" means blocked up.
Example Question #38 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARCHAIC
Permanent
Antiquated
Eternal
Ephemeral
New
Antiquated
"Archaic" means "antiquated" or having the characteristics of an earlier period.
"Permanent" means everlasting, existing perpetually.
"Ephemeral" means lasting a very short time.
"Eternal" means without beginning or end, always existing.
"New" means of recent origin.
Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DORMANT
Immaculate
Inactive
Rock-like
Active
Abnormal
Inactive
"Dormant" means inactive or sleeping.
"Immaculate" means completely clean, or devoid of any corruption.
"Abnormal" means not normal, strange or bizarre.
"Rock-like" means having the quality of a rock, and often is used to mean steadfast or loyal.
"Active" means alive or in a state of movement.
Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TEMPORARY
Temple
Temperament
Temptation
Temporal
Temperature
Temporal
Although all of these words share a similar root (temp-), the word "temporal" is closest in meaning to the word "temporary." Both words can be used to refer to a period of time.
Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPUN
Sardonic
Narrative
Sarcastic
Revolved
Handcrafted
Revolved
Something that "revolves" spins around. "Handcrafted" means made by hand, and "narrative" is the adjective form of narration (storytelling). "Sarcastic" and "sardonic" are synonyms, and both indicate the use of irony in order to mock.
Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCURRYING
Melodious
Hurried
Slow
Leisurely
Sedate
Hurried
To "scurry" is to hurry or to move quickly. "Sedate" and "leisurely" both mean slow, and all three words are antonyms of "scurrying." "Melodious" is the adjective form of "melody" and can mean pleasant-sounding or harmonious.
Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLUNGING
Clearing
Clogging
Diving
Dashing
Sonic
Diving
"Plunging" means diving or jumping quickly. To "clog" and to "clear" are opposite actions; the first means to obstruct and the second means to remove an obstruction. "Dashing" means stylish or handsome, and "sonic" is the adjective form of "sound."
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