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Example Question #2505 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NUMERICAL
Illuminated
Enlightened
Categorical
Blossoming
Brilliant
Categorical
"Numerical" and "categorical" are closest in meaning as they refer to a manner of organizing information. The other words are completely unrelated in meaning. "Brilliant," "enlightened," and "illuminated" are all closely related in meaning. "Blossoming" is not at all related in meaning to the word "numerical." Simple process of elimination can help one arrive at the correct answer when dealing with tricky words that are not obviously synonymous.
Example Question #2506 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADVANTAGEOUS
Excellent
Peachy
Beneficial
Imminent
Inebriated
Beneficial
"Advantageous" and "beneficial" are synonyms. "Peachy" means fine and excellent. "Inebriated" means drunk and intoxicated. "Imminent" means impending. "Excellent" means superb, very good.
Example Question #2507 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABYSMAL
Arboreal
Terrible
Sedulous
Ludicrous
Electric
Terrible
"Abysmal" means "terrible" and dreadful. "Electric" can mean thrilling, exciting, or charged. "Ludicrous" means ridiculous, absurd. "Arboreal" means treelike, related to trees. "Sedulous" means hardworking.
Example Question #2508 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MUNIFICENT
Placid
Prefatory
Tranquil
Eligible
Bountiful
Bountiful
"Munificent" means "bountiful," generous, and bounteous. "Eligible" means qualified. "Tranquil" means placid, calm, and serene. A "preface" is an introduction.
Example Question #2509 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MEASLY
Paltry
Archaic
Obsolete
Bucolic
Confounded
Paltry
"Measly" means "paltry" or scant. "Archaic" and "obsolete" both mean outdated. "Bucolic" means rustic and rural. "Confounded" means bewildered and confused.
Example Question #2510 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MOTLEY
Bizarre
Adamant
Hardy
Varied
Insufferable
Varied
The adjective "motley" means varied, diverse, disparate. It is generally used to refer to a varied group of people. Additionally, "insufferable" means very annoying; "hardy" means tough; "bizarre" means weird, unusual; "adamant" means stubborn, obstinate, certain that something is true.
Example Question #2511 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WHOLESOME
Frivolous
Healthy
Manifold
Duplicitous
Avid
Healthy
Something "wholesome" is good for the health. "Frivolous" means fun and carefree. "Avid" is a word that means keen and eager, and "duplicitous" means deceitful or dishonest. "Manifold" means diverse and varied.
Example Question #2512 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARCANE
Abstruse
Decadent
Levity
Convivial
Brevity
Abstruse
"Arcane" means "abstruse" and esoteric. "Levity" means lightheartedness, while "brevity" means briefness. "Decadent" is a synonym for "depraved," and "convivial" is a synonym for cheerful and lively.
Example Question #2513 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MULTIFARIOUS
Diverse
Bucolic
Homogeneous
Bigoted
Querulous
Diverse
"Multifarious" is a synonym for "diverse" and varied. This is an antonym for "homogeneous." "Bigoted" means biased, and "querulous" means cranky and irritated. "Bucolic" is a synonym for rural and rustic.
Example Question #2514 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UBIQUITOUS
Omnipresent
Elusive
Intuitive
Evasive
Elaborate
Omnipresent
"Ubiquitous" and "omnipresent" both mean present everywhere. "Elaborate" is a synonym for complex, and "intuitive" means insightful. "Elusive" is a synonym for "evasive," or difficult to find/catch.
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