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Example Question #1461 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OPTIMAL
Usable
Optional
Defective
Worst
Ideal
Ideal
"Optimal" is an adjective describing a noun that is the best or as well-suited to something as can be. Of the answer choices, "ideal" has the closest meaning.
Example Question #1462 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RAMSHACKLE
Pristine
Destructive
Nuanced
Dilapidated
Annoying
Dilapidated
“Ramshackle” means in very poor condition, so we need to pick out an answer choice that means in disrepair. That means that “pristine” cannot be the correct answer, because “pristine” is an adjective that can mean, spotless, perfect, or in something's original condition making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “ramshackle.” “Dilapidated,” however, is an adjective that is used of a building or object and means in disrepair, and because “dilapidated” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “ramshackle,” “dilapidated” is the correct answer.
Example Question #2261 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPECCABLE
Invincible
Brown
Utilitarian
Perfect
Affectionate
Perfect
"Impeccable" means flawless, or "perfect."
Example Question #1463 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HACKNEYED
Original
Destitute
Trite
Weird
Homeless
Trite
"Hackneyed" means trite, unoriginal or old-fashioned, so "trite" is the correct answer. For clarification, "destitute" means very poor, "original" means first or authentic, "homeless" means not having a home, and "weird" means eerie or strange.
Example Question #1464 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SUBLIME
Paltry
Magnificent
Denigrate
Noxious
Absolution
Magnificent
"Sublime" means perfect or awe-inspiring, so "magnificent," which means impressive, striking, or excellent, is the correct answer. For clarification, "paltry" means meager, "noxious" means toxic or poisonous, "absolution" means forgiveness, and "denigrate" means belittle or criticize.
Example Question #1465 : Synonyms
A synonym of "insipid" is . . .
flavorful
ennui
humdrum
quixotic
exciting
humdrum
"Insipid" is an adjective that means "tasteless, flavorless, or bland" when referring to food or drink, and "unimaginative, drab, or tedious" when referring to writing, art, or ideas. While "ennui" might look like a good candidate for a synonym of "insipid," ennui is a noun that means "a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement," and while something that is insipid might cause a state of ennui, "ennui" is a noun and "insipid" an adjective, so "ennui" cannot be the correct answer. "Humdrum," however, can be used as an adjective meaning "lacking excitement or variety; dull; monotonous." Because "humdrum" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "insipid," "humdrum" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1466 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Glorious
Arrogant
Huge
Depressing
Wonderful
Dependable
Wonderful
"Glorious" means wonderful, or having glory.
Example Question #1467 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MEDIOCRE
Strange
Exceptional
Ordinary
Distinct
Wonderful
Ordinary
"Mediocre" means common or ordinary, so "ordinary" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1468 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MEAGER
Deduce
Reluctant
Marginal
Ample
Scarce
Scarce
"Meager" is an adjective that describes a very small amount. For example, "His meager meal included one piece of bread and a small cup of milk." If something is "scarce,' it is not abundant. These two words are very similar. "Ample" is an antonym to "meager."
Example Question #2271 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROFUSE
Sparse
Substantial
Abundant
Benign
Infinite
Abundant
"Profuse" is an adjective that means "abundant" or plentiful.
"Infinite" means limitless, or impossible to measure or calculate. "Substantial" means important, large, or valuable. "Benign" means gentle or kind, and in medical terms means not harmful. "Sparse" is an antonym of "profuse" and means few or infrequent.
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