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Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMPECUNIOUS
Proud
Reflective
Approachable
Poor
Unwilling
Poor
"Impecunious" means very poor, so "poor" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "impecunious": "unwilling" means averse; "proud" means not humble; "approachable" means welcoming; and "reflective" means thoughtful.
Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PEJORATIVE
Pretentious
Profitable
Valiant
Intuitive
Belittling
Belittling
"Pejorative" means belittling or derogatory, so "belittling" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "pejorative": "valiant" means courageous; "profitable" means lucrative; "pretentious" means pompous; and "intuitive" means known without being taught.
Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
AIMLESS
Chronic
Purposeless
Dejected
Aloof
Impious
Purposeless
"Aimless" means purposeless or without goals or purpose. "Aloof" means detached or unconcered. "Chronic" means permanent or lasting a long time. "Dejected" means sad and depressed. "Impious" means disrespectful towards religion.
Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
DREARY
Dull
Exciting
Plentiful
Conventional
Pious
Dull
"Dreary" means dull or lifeless. "Exciting" is the antonym; it means lively and interesting. "Pious" means very religious. "Plentiful" means abundant or a lot. "Conventional" means normal or customary.
Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BIZARRE
Garrulous
Disparate
Alike
Strange
Lucent
Strange
Another word for "bizarre" is "strange." All of the other answer choices have meanings unrelated to "bizarre": "garrulous" means excessively talkative; "disparate" means different; "lucent" means shining; and "alike" means similar.
Example Question #36 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VILE
Whimsical
Energetic
Unpleasant
Sly
Viral
Unpleasant
"Vile" means extremely unpleasant or foul. The correct answer is therefore "unpleasant." The other choices do not have similar definitions: "viral" means spreading quickly, "energetic" means full of energy, "sly" means sneaky, and "whimsical" means delightful and fantastical.
Example Question #37 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PENURIOUS
Mercenary
Loquacious
Worldly
Understood
Destitute
Destitute
“Penurious” means very poor, so the best available synonym is “destitute,” which means to be completely poor and downtrodden. For clarification, "worldly" means knowledgeable and wise; "mercenary" means not loyal, willing to go against your conscience for money; "loquacious" means long-winded or talkative.
Example Question #38 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERNICIOUS
Detrimental
Ominous
Private
Beneficial
Public
Detrimental
“Pernicious” is an adjective that means gradually harmful over time, so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like harmful. That means that “beneficial” cannot be the correct answer, because “beneficial” means helpful, making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “pernicious.” “Detrimental,” however, is an adjective that means harmful, and because “detrimental” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “pernicious,” “detrimental” is the correct answer.
Example Question #39 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FEY
Extroverted
Mundane
Supernatural
Introspective
Rational
Supernatural
“Fey” means relating to magic or supernatural phenomenon. For clarification, "rational" means reasonable and sensible; "mundane" means ordinary or boring; "introspective" means inwardly focused with thoughts and feelings; and "extroverted" means outgoing or sociable.
Example Question #40 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AFFLUENT
Squishy
Torpid
Grandiose
Wealthy
Forgotten
Wealthy
"Affluent" means having lots of material wealth.
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