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Example Question #1414 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUIESCENT
Unusual
Inactive
Quintessential
Strange
Bland
Inactive
"Quiescent" means still and quiet. Something that is "inactive" tends to not make sound or movement. Given how similar the meanings of these words are, they are synonyms. A tempting wrong answer is "quintessential" because it sounds like "quiescent," but has a very different meaning. ("Quintessential" means ideal.)
Example Question #1417 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPERIAL
Careless
Aggravated
Motionless
Antiquated
Royal
Royal
Imperial means "of or relating to an emperor." It also means "characteristic of or exercising supreme authority." Royal means "of or pertaining to a king, queen, or some other ruler."
Example Question #1418 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INTRICATE
Creative
Porous
Complex
Intrinsic
Assiduous
Complex
Intricate means complex.
Example Question #1374 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMPLEX
Intertwined
Caring
Extinct
Complicated
Previous
Complicated
Complex means involving many parts, or complicated.
Example Question #1375 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACCOUNTABLE
Critical
Computational
Distinct
Responsible
Forgetful
Responsible
Accountable means expected to justify actions, or responsible.
Example Question #1376 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPOSING
Disappointing
Clear
Striking
Well-mannered
Attractive
Striking
Imposing means grand, impressive, or striking.
Example Question #1377 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOMINANT
Small
Leading
Focused
Minor
Descendent
Leading
The word “dominant” describes someone who is in control or in command over others. The answer choice that most resembles this definition is “leading.”
Example Question #1381 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DAUNTING
Intimidating
Pensive
Wavering
Calibrating
Bothersome
Intimidating
Daunting means seemingly difficult or intimidating.
Example Question #1382 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POTENT
Obsessive
Powerful
Blotchy
Doubtful
Peaceful
Powerful
Potent means powerful.
Example Question #1383 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ELEMENTARY
Advanced
Fraudulent
Desiccated
Fundamental
Bungling
Fundamental
“Elementary” is an adjective that can mean “of or relating to the most rudimentary aspects of a subject,” “easily dealt with; straightforward and uncomplicated,” or “not decomposable into elements or other primary constituents.” We need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “simple.” That means that “advanced” cannot be the correct answer, because “advanced” means “far on or ahead in development,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “elementary.” “Fundamental,” however, is an adjective that can mean “forming a necessary base or core; of central importance” or “so basic as to be hard to alter, resolve, or overcome,” and because “fundamental” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “elementary,” “fundamental” is the correct answer.
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