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Example Question #391 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AMORPHOUS
Liable
Fashionable
Inoffensive
Shapeless
Rigid
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 #372 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GAUDY
Vulgar
Clear
Pristine
Gorgeous
Sophisticated
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 #373 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRAGILE
Delicious
Gorgeous
Flimsy
Natural
Parallel
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 #394 : Synonyms
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TRANQUIL
crossing borders
parched
analgesic
thirsty
calm
calm
"Tranquil" means that something, like a setting, is calming, peaceful.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Agitated
Happy
Upset
Handsome
Successful
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
Rowdy
Loud
Peaceful
Sleepy
Wealthy
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
Ecstatic
Unhappy
Meager
Cheap
Old
Unhappy
"Miserable" means sad and unhappy.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DESPONDENT
Threatened
Hopeless
Severe
Fairness
Welcomed
Hopeless
To feel "despondent" means the same as to feel sad and hopeless. For clarification, "severe" means intense.
Example Question #381 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IRATE
Shy
Furious
Scared
Miserable
Happy
Furious
If someone is "irate" they are very angry or furious.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HYSTERICAL
Out of time
Just in time
Under control
Out of control
Too little, too late
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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