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Example Question #371 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AMORPHOUS
Rigid
Liable
Inoffensive
Fashionable
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 #373 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GAUDY
Gorgeous
Sophisticated
Clear
Vulgar
Pristine
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 #374 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRAGILE
Parallel
Gorgeous
Delicious
Natural
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 #375 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TRANQUIL
calm
thirsty
crossing borders
analgesic
parched
calm
"Tranquil" means that something, like a setting, is calming, peaceful.
Example Question #101 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Agitated
Successful
Happy
Upset
Eager
Handsome
Upset
"Agitated" means upset or disturbed.
Example Question #376 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Tranquil
Sleepy
Wealthy
Rowdy
Loud
Peaceful
Peaceful
"Tranquil" means peaceful; Loud means noisy; Rowdy means loud and unruly; Sleepy means tired; and Wealthy means rich.
Example Question #103 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: choose the word with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Miserable
Unhappy
Meager
Ecstatic
Old
Cheap
Unhappy
"Miserable" means sad and unhappy.
Example Question #377 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DESPONDENT
Welcomed
Fairness
Severe
Hopeless
Threatened
Hopeless
To feel "despondent" means the same as to feel sad and hopeless. For clarification, "severe" means intense.
Example Question #394 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IRATE
Shy
Happy
Scared
Miserable
Furious
Furious
If someone is "irate" they are very angry or furious.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HYSTERICAL
Under control
Out of control
Out of time
Too little, too late
Just in time
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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