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Example Question #1421 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CELESTIAL
Elliptical
Incomprehensible
Intuitive
Heavenly
Elusive
Heavenly
"Celestial" means heavenly, either in the holy sense or the planetary sense. "Elliptical" means obscure or difficult to understand. "Elusive" and "evasive" are synonyms, as are "intuitive" and "insightful."
Example Question #1422 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JINGOISTIC
Xenophobic
Avaricious
Garrulous
Patriotic
Opulent
Patriotic
"Jingoistic" means excessively patriotic or nationalistic. While this attitude often accompanies "xenophobia," or fear of foreign people and cultures, the two words are not synonymous. "Avaricious" means greedy, and "opulent" means very wealthy. "Garrulous" means talkative.
Example Question #1423 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PEACHY
Grotesque
Elegant
Fine
Simple
Rotten
Fine
If something is "peachy" it is "fine" or even excellent. "Rotten" and "decaying" are synonyms, as are "grotesque" and "deformed." "Simple" and "complex" are antonyms, as are "elegant" and "graceless."
Example Question #1424 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CANDID
Intelligible
Balletic
Elliptical
Frank
Grammatical
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 #1425 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ETERNAL
Everlasting
Chivalrous
Ephemeral
Transient
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 #1426 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADROIT
Sinister
Skillful
Eerie
Ecstatic
Elated
Skillful
"Adroit" means adept or skillful. "Elated" means extremely happy or ecstatic. "Eerie" means frightening or uncanny. "Sinister" and "ominous" are synonyms.
Example Question #1427 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMMINENT
Prefatory
Palatable
Impending
Pristine
Vivacious
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 #1428 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRANQUIL
Restless
Drugged
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 #1429 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARCHAIC
Obsolete
Voracious
Novel
Newfangled
Impatient
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 #1430 : 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.
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