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Example Question #61 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TOUCHABLE
Edible
Tangled
Tangible
Triangular
Tantalizing
Tangible
"Touchable" and "tangible" are synonyms referring to items that have a physical presence. The other words do not have meanings that are related to "touchable."
Example Question #62 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCONSPICUOUS
Discreet
Expert
Archaic
Significant
Jagged
Discreet
"Inconspicuous" means tending not to draw attention. "Expertly" means skillfully, and "significantly" means importantly. "Archaic" means out of date. "Jagged" means having rough edges.
Example Question #63 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PELLUCID
Tangible
Marital
Opaque
Immaterial
Transparent
Transparent
"Pellucid" means very clear and transparent. This the antonym of "opaque," which describes material that cannot be seen through. "Marital" is the adjective form of "marriage," and "immaterial" means either irrelevant or intangible. This is an antonym of "tangible," which means able to be touched.
Example Question #64 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TEAL
Cerise
Amethyst
Turquoise
Azure
Delft
Turquoise
"Teal" and "turquoise" describe a similarly greenish-blue color. "Cerise" is the moderate red color of cherries. "Amethyst" is a lilac-purple color or gemstone. "Delft" is a city, but it is more commonly an adjective used to describe a particular shade of blue and type of pottery design. "Azure" is a bright sky blue color.
Example Question #65 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLORAL
Flowery
Thrifty
Extravagant
Sartorial
Opulent
Flowery
"Floral" and "flowery" are synonyms. "Opulent" means very wealthy, and "extravagant" means too expensive or too fancy. This is an antonym of "thrifty," or frugal. "Sartorial" is an adjective that means related to clothing.
Example Question #66 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISMAL
Abandoned
Eligible
Spectral
Uplifting
Dreary
Dreary
"Dingy" means dim and depressing. This is an antonym of "uplifting." "Spectral" means ghostlike. "Abandoned" and "vacant" are synonyms. "Eligible" means qualified.
Example Question #67 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SERPENTINE
Winding
Accurate
Adroit
Dismal
Munificent
Winding
"Serpentine" means twisting or "winding." "Dismal" is a synonym for dreary, and "munificent" means generous or bountiful. "Accurate" is another word for precise. "Adroit" means deft and skillful.
Example Question #68 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BARONIAL
Paltry
Elegant
Distraught
Grand
Measly
Grand
"Baronial" means both "grand" and stately. "Distraught" means distressed, and "elegant" means graceful, stylish, and sophisticated. "Measly" and "paltry" both mean small, few, or insufficient.
Example Question #69 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXQUISITE
Evocative
Beautiful
Anomalous
Propitious
Auspicious
Beautiful
"Exquisite" can mean "beautiful," elegant, or delicate. "Anomalous" means abnormal, and "propitious" and "auspicious "are both synonyms for favorable. "Evocative" means redolent or reminiscent.
Example Question #70 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SORDID
Maudlin
Arboreal
Ravenous
Impossible
Filthy
Filthy
"Sordid" and "filthy" both mean very dirty. "Maudlin" means overly sentimental. "Arboreal" means treelike, and "ravenous" means famished or very hungry. "Impossible" is an antonym of "possible," of course.
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