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Example Question #821 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISCORDANT
Excruciating
Mellifluous
Harmonious
Dissonant
Munificent
Dissonant
"Discordant" and "dissonant" both mean clashing, disharmonious. This is an antonym of both "harmonious" and "mellifluous." "Munificent" means generous or bountiful. "Excruciating" means agonizingly painful.
Example Question #822 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TURGID
Lucid
Timid
Swollen
Hideous
Shiny
Swollen
"Turgid" means swollen or bloated. "Lucid" means clear, and "timid" means meek. "Shiny" and "matte" are antonyms, as are "hideous" and "beautiful."
Example Question #823 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WINSOME
Bucolic
Attractive
Archaic
Dulcet
Abrasive
Attractive
"Winsome" means "attractive" or appealing. It is a somewhat antiquated term. "Archaic" means obsolete or outdated. "Dulcet" means harmonious or sweet sounding. "Abrasive" means harsh or grating, and "bucolic" means rustic or rural.
Example Question #824 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EMACIATED
Gargantuan
Lilliputian
Obese
Gaunt
Corpulent
Gaunt
The adjective "emaciated" means extremely and unhealthily thin, starving, "gaunt," and skeletal. Additionally, "corpulent" and "obese" are synonyms, both words mean fat, overweight; "lilliputian" means very small; "gargantuan" means very large.
Example Question #825 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REDOUBTABLE
Opulent
Erroneous
Daunting
Egregious
Petulant
Daunting
The adjective "redoubtable" means formidable, awe-inspiring, daunting and intimidating. Additionally, "petulant" means disobedient and badly-behaved; "erroneous" means incorrect, based on a mistaken belief; "egregious" means particularly shocking, especially bad; "opulent" means ostentatious, showy and luxurious.
Example Question #826 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBTRUSIVE
Inimical
Cognizant
Conspicuous
Indubitable
Inopportune
Conspicuous
The adjective "obtrusive" means in the way and easily noticeable. This is closest in definition to "conspicuous" which means easily seen and not well hidden. Additionally, "cognizant" means aware and capable of noticing and understanding; "inimical" means very unfriendly; "inopportune" means happening at the wrong time; "indubitable" means certain and unquestionable.
Example Question #827 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MELLIFLUOUS
Dulcet
Chaotic
Cacophonous
Splendid
Egregious
Dulcet
"Mellifluous" and "dulcet" both describe pleasant, sweet sounds. This is the opposite of "cacophonous," or disharmonious. "Chaotic" means random and disorganized, and "splendid" means magnificent or excellent. "Egregious" means outstandingly bad, shocking, or appalling.
Example Question #828 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PULCHRITUDINOUS
Diseased
Calamitous
Beautiful
Ravaged
Religious
Beautiful
Although it isn't a pleasant sounding word, "pulchritudinous" actually means "beautiful." It does not mean "diseased" (infected/sickly) or "ravaged" (devastated/damaged). "Calamitous" means catastrophic or disastrous. "Religious" is the adjective form of "religion."
Example Question #829 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TAWDRY
Smoky
Supercilious
Morose
Lugubrious
Garish
Garish
"Tawdry" is a synonym for gaudy and "garish." "Lugubrious" is a synonym for "glum" or morose. "Supercilious" is a synonym for "haughty." "Smoky" is a synonym for "hazy."
Example Question #830 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BURNISHED
Romantic
Scuffed
Leery
Striated
Polished
Polished
"Burnished" means "polished" or buffed. This is a near antonym for "scuffed" or scratched. "Striped" is a synonym for "striated," and "amorous" is a synonym for "romantic." "Leery" means cautious or wary.
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