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Example Question #86 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SICKLY
Enthused
Insipid
Rosy
Invigorated
Glowing
Insipid
"Sickly" and "insipid" are synonyms describing something that shows low levels of energy. All of the other choices are antonyms of the words "sickly" and "insipid." If you consider them carefully, you'll notice that they are very closely related to each other. This may help you deduce the correct answer.
Example Question #375 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OVERT
Pudgy
Apparent
Tilted
Askew
Disguised
Apparent
"Overt" means "apparent" or undisguised.
"Pudgy" means fat, overweight or chubby.
"Tilted" means leaned or slanted.
"Askew" means crooked or not straight.
"Disguised" means hidden by a false appearance or unrecognizable.
Example Question #361 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAPACIOUS
Sickle-shaped
Bereft
Constrained
Roomy
Copious
Roomy
"Capacious" means "roomy," an adjective that means ample space.
"Bereft" means without, lacking, missing.
"Copious" means many, abundant, extensive.
"Sickle-shaped" means the shape of a crescent or a young moon.
"Constrained" means strained, awkward, forced.
Example Question #362 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMATOSE
Unrequited
Unconscious
Unimpressive
Untouchable
Unkempt
Unconscious
The adjective "comatose" is used to describe someone who is in a coma, unconscious, not awake due to injury or illness. Additionally, "unkempt" means messy, not tidy; "unrequited" means not returned, (of feelings) not shared by someone else; "unimpressive" means not impressive; "untouchable" means so incredible as to not be able to be matched, not able to be touched. Based on these vocab words what do you think the prefix un- means?
Example Question #363 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MANIFEST
Succinct
Toxic
Concealed
Delicious
Obvious
Obvious
The adjective "manifest" means obvious, apparent, clear and blatant. The verb "manifest" means make apparent, show, display. Additionally, "concealed" means hidden, disguised; "toxic" means poisonous; "delicious" means tasty; "succinct" means brief, 'to the point,' done quickly and efficiently.
Example Question #384 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BRITTLE
Unkempt
Fragile
Laden
Bashful
Inept
Fragile
The adjective "brittle" means easily broken, breakable, not tough, "fragile." Additionally, "unkempt" means messy, untidy; "inept" means not capable, not skilled, unable to do something; "laden" means burdened by, weighed down by; "bashful" means shy and easily embarrassed.
Example Question #385 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SLOVENLY
Messy
Tall
Severe
Short
Gorgeous
Messy
The adjective "slovenly" means untidy, messy, (of a person's appearance) unkempt, messy, and dirty. Additionally, "gorgeous" means attractive, beautiful; "severe" means intense, extreme, harsh.
Example Question #386 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRAPHIC
Feisty
Affable
Vivid
Morose
Unscathed
Vivid
The adjective "graphic" generally means vivid, lifelike, intense and realistic. Additionally, "unscathed" means unharmed by; "morose" means grumpy and sad, sullen and sulky; "feisty" means spirited, having more energy or strength than might be expected; "affable" means friendly and easy to talk to, sociable and warm.
Example Question #387 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REGAL
Ostentatious
Royal
Tacky
Drab
Blissful
Royal
"Regal" means "royal," or fit for royalty, or magnificent.
"Drab" means boring, dull or somber.
"Blissful" means happy, delightful or heavenly.
"Tacky" means cheap, tasteless or vulgar.
"Ostentatious" means excessively grand, flash or showy.
Example Question #364 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SANGUINE
Red
Chromatic
Morose
Inky
Destitute
Red
"Sanguine" means "red," typically blood red; it also means happy, optimistic or cheerful.
"Chromatic" means vividly colorful or multi-colored.
"Inky" means black, jet-black, the color of soot.
"Destitute" means in disrepair, poor, impoverished.
"Morose" means sorrowful, sad, depressed.
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