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Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SALIENT
Constituent
Postponed
Subtle
Qualified
Conspicuous
Conspicuous
"Salient" is an adjective that means "most noticeable or important," so we need to pick out a word that means something like "most noticeable." While "constituent" and "conspicuous" might sound quite similar, "constituent" means "being a part of the whole," while "conspicuous" means "standing out so as to be clearly visible" or "attracting notice or attention." Since "conspicuous" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "salient," "conspicuous" is the correct answer.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BURLY
Portly
Tall
Stocky
Comely
Lanky
Stocky
Someone who is "burly" is stocky and well-built, so "stocky," a word that means strapping, heavyset, or brawny, is the correct answer. For clarification, "lanky" describes someone who is tall and skinny, portly means stout or fat, and comely means cute or attractive.
Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTACT
Spoiled
Social
Complete
Accurate
Broken
Complete
"Intact" means complete. "Broken" is an antonym of "intact" and means smashed or shattered. "Spoiled" means coddled. "Social" can mean having to do with society. "Accurate" means correct or precise.
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the words that are most similar in meaning.
Vacuous
Legendary
Conditional
Empty
Elevated
Wordless
Empty
"Vacuous" means empty. It also means lacking ideas or intelligence.
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Durable
Sturdy
Legal
Unique
Steep
Flaccid
Sturdy
"Durable" means strong and sturdy; Flaccid means limp; Unique means special or different; and Legal means lawful.
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DURABLE
Tall
Quick
Temporary
Sturdy
Fragile
Sturdy
"Durable" is an adjective used to describe something that is difficult to break or damage. Of the answer choices, the word with the closest meaning is "stable."
Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIVID
Confused
Lamentable
Bright
Fuzzy
Excited
Bright
"Vivid" means bright or colorful, so "bright" is the correct answer.
Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
A synonym of "nebulous" is . .
precursor
novel
fundamental
indefinite
exact
indefinite
"Nebulous" is an adjective that means "in the form of a cloud or haze; hazy," or when used to refer to concepts or ideas, "unclear, vague, or ill-defined." So, we need to pick out a word that means something like "hazy" or "unclear." Since "indefinite" means "not clearly expressed or defined; vague," it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "nebulous," and the correct answer.
Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VORACIOUS
Delicious
Ravenous
Tempestuous
Alluring
Enticing
Ravenous
“Voracious” means extremely hungry or desiring or consuming great quantities. The only answer which means extremely hungry is “ravenous”; the words are linked by their suffix "-ous" which means characterized by. To help you, “tedious” means tiring or boring due to repetition, and “tempestuous” means stormy. “Alluring” and “enticing” both mean tempting.
Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HAGGARD
Chop
Hag
Rugged
Sorceress
Tired
Tired
“Haggard” means looking very thin and tired, especially due to great hunger, worry, or pain. So, "haggard" is most similar in meaning to “tired.” To help you, do not mistake "haggard" with “hag,” which means witch. Also do not confuse "haggard" with “hacked,” which means chopped. “Rugged” means having a rough, uneven surface or rough but attractive features.
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