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Example Question #361 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SICKLY
Rosy
Glowing
Invigorated
Enthused
Insipid
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 #362 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OVERT
Apparent
Disguised
Pudgy
Tilted
Askew
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 #363 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAPACIOUS
Bereft
Sickle-shaped
Constrained
Copious
Roomy
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 #364 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMATOSE
Unrequited
Unconscious
Unimpressive
Unkempt
Untouchable
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 #365 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MANIFEST
Delicious
Toxic
Succinct
Obvious
Concealed
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 #366 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BRITTLE
Fragile
Bashful
Laden
Unkempt
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 #367 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SLOVENLY
Gorgeous
Short
Severe
Tall
Messy
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 #368 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRAPHIC
Unscathed
Feisty
Affable
Vivid
Morose
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 #369 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REGAL
Drab
Blissful
Tacky
Ostentatious
Royal
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 #370 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SANGUINE
Morose
Inky
Destitute
Chromatic
Red
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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