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Example Question #138 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CANDID
Frank
Balletic
Grammatical
Intelligible
Elliptical
Frank
"Candid" means frank, outspoken, or sincere. "Elliptical" means obscure or incomprehensible, an antonym of "intelligible." "Grammatical" is the adjective form of grammar, and "balletic" is the adjective form of ballet.
Example Question #139 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ETERNAL
Transient
Everlasting
Ephemeral
Chivalrous
Fleeting
Everlasting
"Eternal" means everlasting, enduring forever. "Transient," "fleeting," and "ephemeral" all mean short-lived, temporary, making them all antonyms of "eternal." "Chivalrous" means gallant, noble, or respectful.
Example Question #140 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADROIT
Ecstatic
Skillful
Eerie
Elated
Sinister
Skillful
"Adroit" means adept or skillful. "Elated" means extremely happy or ecstatic. "Eerie" means frightening or uncanny. "Sinister" and "ominous" are synonyms.
Example Question #1421 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMMINENT
Palatable
Impending
Vivacious
Prefatory
Pristine
Impending
"Imminent" means impending or upcoming. "Palatable" means acceptable or edible, depending on the context. "Prefatory" means introductory. "Pristine" means extremely clean. "Vivacious" means lively.
Example Question #1422 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRANQUIL
Drugged
Restless
Prophetic
Avid
Placid
Placid
"Tranquil" means placid, calm, or serene. "Restless" or "agitated" are near antonyms of this word. "Avid" means keen or eager. "Prophetic" means farsighted. While "tranquilizers" are a kind of drug, "tranquil" does not necessarily mean "drugged" or "intoxicated."
Example Question #1423 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARCHAIC
Voracious
Impatient
Newfangled
Obsolete
Novel
Obsolete
"Archaic" means outdated and obsolete. This is an antonym of "newfangled" and "novel." "Voracious" means either very eager or very hungry, depending on the context. "Impatient," of course, is an antonym of "patient."
Example Question #1424 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EUPHORIC
Bucolic
Savory
Elated
Potable
Peachy
Elated
"Euphoric" means elated, ecstatic, and very happy. "Savory" means aromatic or tasty, and "potable" means drinkable or safe to drink. "Bucolic" means rustic or rural, and "peachy" means just fine.
Example Question #145 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BLUSTERY
Decrepit
Gusty
Serene
Eligible
Righteous
Gusty
"Blustery" and "gusty" are both synonyms for windy. "Serene," which means calm and placid, could be a near antonym for this concept. "Righteous" means virtuous and upstanding, and "decrepit" means decaying and dilapidated. "Eligible" means qualified.
Example Question #2221 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LUDICROUS
Baffled
Stingy
Quizzical
Absurd
Stringent
Absurd
"Ludicrous" and "absurd" both mean ridiculous. "Stingy" means thrifty and miserly. "Stringent" means strict and firm. "Quizzical" means puzzled or baffled.
Example Question #147 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELETERIOUS
Jubilant
Harmful
Fervid
Leery
Exultant
Harmful
"Deleterious" means inimical, harmful, or hostile. "Jubilant" means overjoyed and exultant. "Leery" means cautious and wary. "Fervid" means both fervent and impassioned.
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