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Example Question #841 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLACCID
Sturdy
Limp
Gourmet
Sociable
Fortunate
Limp
"Flaccid" means limp.
Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DILAPIDATED
Hard-working
Courageous
Efficient
Disrepair
Transparent
Disrepair
"Dilapidated" means worn-down or in a state of disrepair.
Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DERELICT
Gloomy
Scholarly
Run-down
Transparent
Renovated
Run-down
"Derelict" means run-down.
Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
MOTLEY
particular
varied
dangerous
surprising
manufactured
varied
"Motley" means varied in appearance or character.
Example Question #53 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TANGIBLE
Warm
Physical
Serious
Emotional
Tropical
Physical
Tangible means real, perceptible by touch, or physical.
Example Question #54 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INFLAMMABLE
Glowing
Flammable
Hazardous
Fireproof
Flame
Flammable
The answer is "inflammable." The prefix "in-" can mean not, but it is not used this way in the word "inflammable." "Inflammable" and "flammable" are synonyms that both mean easily set on fire. Considering that "fireproof" means resistant to catching fire, "hazardous" means dangerous, a "flame" is burning gas or a glow of light, and "glowing" means producing a little bit of light, "inflammable" is the best choice.
Example Question #55 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TEPID
Lukewarm
Petite
Flavorful
Wet
Hot-tempered
Lukewarm
Tepid is used to describe something that's only slightly warm: "A cup of tepid tea."
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GARISH
Lurid
Delightful
Frightening
Severe
Proper
Lurid
"Garish" means too bright and showy, and the correct answer "lurid" means having a color so bright that it is unpleasant. The other choices do not have similar definitions: "delightful" means fun and joyful, "proper" means appropriate, "severe" means harsh, and "frightening" means scary.
Example Question #56 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MALLEABLE
Malign
Injurious
Pliable
Abusive
Maleficent
Pliable
'Malleable" and "pliable" are synonymous adjectives. They describe a thing which is able to be shaped or molded. Some of the other answer choices might look similar, but they do not have this meaning.
Example Question #57 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POLISHED
Glossy
Tarnished
Dull
Bruised
Scratched
Glossy
"Polished" is a synonym for "glossy" and refers to the shining appearance of an item. The other answer choices are antonyms of the word "polished."
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