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Example Question #1191 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MEASLY
Obsolete
Archaic
Bucolic
Confounded
Paltry
Paltry
"Measly" means "paltry" or scant. "Archaic" and "obsolete" both mean outdated. "Bucolic" means rustic and rural. "Confounded" means bewildered and confused.
Example Question #1192 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MOTLEY
Bizarre
Adamant
Hardy
Insufferable
Varied
Varied
The adjective "motley" means varied, diverse, disparate. It is generally used to refer to a varied group of people. Additionally, "insufferable" means very annoying; "hardy" means tough; "bizarre" means weird, unusual; "adamant" means stubborn, obstinate, certain that something is true.
Example Question #2511 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WHOLESOME
Avid
Duplicitous
Manifold
Healthy
Frivolous
Healthy
Something "wholesome" is good for the health. "Frivolous" means fun and carefree. "Avid" is a word that means keen and eager, and "duplicitous" means deceitful or dishonest. "Manifold" means diverse and varied.
Example Question #2512 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARCANE
Abstruse
Decadent
Convivial
Brevity
Levity
Abstruse
"Arcane" means "abstruse" and esoteric. "Levity" means lightheartedness, while "brevity" means briefness. "Decadent" is a synonym for "depraved," and "convivial" is a synonym for cheerful and lively.
Example Question #2513 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MULTIFARIOUS
Bigoted
Querulous
Bucolic
Homogeneous
Diverse
Diverse
"Multifarious" is a synonym for "diverse" and varied. This is an antonym for "homogeneous." "Bigoted" means biased, and "querulous" means cranky and irritated. "Bucolic" is a synonym for rural and rustic.
Example Question #2514 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UBIQUITOUS
Evasive
Intuitive
Omnipresent
Elusive
Elaborate
Omnipresent
"Ubiquitous" and "omnipresent" both mean present everywhere. "Elaborate" is a synonym for complex, and "intuitive" means insightful. "Elusive" is a synonym for "evasive," or difficult to find/catch.
Example Question #2515 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABOMINABLE
Loathsome
Quixotic
Wizened
Venerable
Undeserving
Loathsome
The adjective "abominable" means horrible, gruesome, detestable and "loathsome." Additionally, "wizened" means weakened and wrinkled with age; "quixotic" means unrealistic, extremely impractical, based on romantic notions; "venerable" means deeply respected due to age and experience.
Example Question #2516 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RECONDITE
Haggard
Esoteric
Spasmodic
Surreptitious
Wholesome
Esoteric
The adjective "recondite" means (of knowledge) privileged and ancient. This is identical in meaning to useful vocabulary like "arcane," "abstruse," and "esoteric." All four of these words (recondite, abstruse, esoteric, and arcane) might appear on the test - all four relate to knowledge known to only a few people. Additionally, "haggard" means having the appearance of being tired and overworked; "spasmodic" means intermittent, erratic, occurring at irregular intervals; "wholesome" means good-natured, virtuous; "surreptitious" means secretive, clandestine.
Example Question #2517 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRANDIOSE
Luminary
Supercilious
Resplendent
Circumspect
Uncouth
Resplendent
The adjective "grandiose" means magnificent, imposing, and majestic (particularly in an unnecessarily exaggerated fashion). This is closest in meaning to "resplendent" which means spectacular, splendid, brilliant. Additionally, "uncouth" means (of a person) rude and uncivilized, vulgar and unrefined; "luminary" means notable or famous within a particular area; "circumspect" means thoughtful and cautious; "supercilious" means arrogant, acting as if one thinks one is better than others, haughty and patronizing.
Example Question #2518 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LURID
Trite
Impecunious
Banal
Sensational
Maudlin
Sensational
"Lurid" and "sensational" are synonyms, as are "maudlin" and "sentimental." "Trite" means banal, and "impecunious" means impoverished.
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