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Example Question #391 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AMORPHOUS
Inoffensive
Liable
Fashionable
Rigid
Shapeless
Shapeless
"Amorphous" means "shapeless," vague or formless.
"Fashionable" means stylish, contemporary, trendy.
"Liable" means responsible, accountable, at blame.
"Inoffensive" means not obnoxious, pleasant, harmless.
"Rigid" means adamant, inflexible, unyielding.
Example Question #392 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GAUDY
Vulgar
Pristine
Sophisticated
Clear
Gorgeous
Vulgar
"Gaudy" means "vulgar," bright or garish.
"Pristine" means untouched, natural, pure.
"Gorgeous" means beautiful, attractive, magnificent.
"Clear" means transparent, glassy, see-through.
"Sophisticated" means elegant, refined, cultured.
Example Question #393 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRAGILE
Delicious
Natural
Gorgeous
Parallel
Flimsy
Flimsy
"Fragile" is an adjective meaning easily broken or damaged. Similarly, "flimsy" is an adjective meaning weak and easily damaged, so flimsy is an appropriate synonym.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TRANQUIL
parched
crossing borders
thirsty
analgesic
calm
calm
"Tranquil" means that something, like a setting, is calming, peaceful.
Example Question #391 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Agitated
Successful
Upset
Handsome
Happy
Eager
Upset
"Agitated" means upset or disturbed.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Tranquil
Peaceful
Loud
Wealthy
Sleepy
Rowdy
Peaceful
"Tranquil" means peaceful; Loud means noisy; Rowdy means loud and unruly; Sleepy means tired; and Wealthy means rich.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: choose the word with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Miserable
Old
Ecstatic
Cheap
Unhappy
Meager
Unhappy
"Miserable" means sad and unhappy.
Example Question #1182 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DESPONDENT
Fairness
Severe
Threatened
Hopeless
Welcomed
Hopeless
To feel "despondent" means the same as to feel sad and hopeless. For clarification, "severe" means intense.
Example Question #1183 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IRATE
Scared
Shy
Furious
Miserable
Happy
Furious
If someone is "irate" they are very angry or furious.
Example Question #1184 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HYSTERICAL
Out of time
Just in time
Too little, too late
Out of control
Under control
Out of control
Someone who is "hysterical" is out of control. "Hysterical" can also mean very funny or mentally unwell, depending on the circumstances.
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