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Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DERIVATIVE
Creative
Inspired
Imaginative
Stirred
Inspired
Imaginative
Stirred
Unoriginal
Unoriginal
“Derivative” means unoriginal or derived from an earlier idea. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all antonyms of derivative.
Example Question #53 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRESTIGIOUS
Arcane
Perplexing
Acclaimed
Abstruse
Puzzling
Acclaimed
"Prestigious" and "acclaimed" are closest in meaning. These synonyms refer to people or institutions held in high regard or esteemed. The other words describe an object's quality of being confounding or confusing.
Example Question #54 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABUNDANT
Abusive
Scarce
Exclusive
Bountiful
Limited
Bountiful
"Abundant" and "bountiful" are synonyms describing a plentiful supply or amount of something. The other words do not share this meaning, though they some may appear similar in spelling.
Example Question #55 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLETHORA
Minute
Small
Myriad
Little
Miniature
Myriad
Although the words "plethora" and "myriad" are quite advanced vocabulary, notice that the meanings of the other answer choices are all so closely related that one can solve the problem through process of elimination. "Plethora" and "myriad" both refer to a huge, often excessive amount of something.
Example Question #56 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AUSPICIOUS
Blurry
Punctual
Cranky
Wry
Promising
Promising
Something "auspicious" is promising or to one's advantage. "Wry" means dry, ironic, and sarcastic. "Punctual" means prompt or timely. "Blurry" and "unclear" are synonyms, as are "cranky" and "irritable."
Example Question #57 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MYRIAD
Countable
Innumerable
Few
Couple
Several
Innumerable
"Myriad" and "innumerable" are synonyms referring to a quantity that is too large to count. The other answer choices all share a similar meaning, referring to quantities that can be counted. Consider that the word "few" is really an antonym of the word "myriad."
Example Question #58 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NUMERICAL
Enlightened
Brilliant
Illuminated
Blossoming
Categorical
Categorical
"Numerical" and "categorical" are closest in meaning as they refer to a manner of organizing information. The other words are completely unrelated in meaning. "Brilliant," "enlightened," and "illuminated" are all closely related in meaning. "Blossoming" is not at all related in meaning to the word "numerical." Simple process of elimination can help one arrive at the correct answer when dealing with tricky words that are not obviously synonymous.
Example Question #59 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADVANTAGEOUS
Beneficial
Inebriated
Peachy
Imminent
Excellent
Beneficial
"Advantageous" and "beneficial" are synonyms. "Peachy" means fine and excellent. "Inebriated" means drunk and intoxicated. "Imminent" means impending. "Excellent" means superb, very good.
Example Question #61 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABYSMAL
Ludicrous
Sedulous
Terrible
Arboreal
Electric
Terrible
"Abysmal" means "terrible" and dreadful. "Electric" can mean thrilling, exciting, or charged. "Ludicrous" means ridiculous, absurd. "Arboreal" means treelike, related to trees. "Sedulous" means hardworking.
Example Question #62 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MUNIFICENT
Eligible
Tranquil
Bountiful
Prefatory
Placid
Bountiful
"Munificent" means "bountiful," generous, and bounteous. "Eligible" means qualified. "Tranquil" means placid, calm, and serene. A "preface" is an introduction.
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