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Example Question #893 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SIBILANT
Orotund
Exquisite
Hissing
Sonorous
Soporific
Hissing
"Sibilant" describes a "hissing" or snakelike noise. "Exquisite" means lovely and beautiful, and "soporific" is sleep-inducing. "Orotund" and "sonorous" are synonyms for pleasant sounding.
Example Question #894 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CLANGOROUS
Cyan
Decadent
Scrumptious
Burnished
Noisy
Noisy
"Clangorous" means "noisy," resonant, clanging. "Burnished" means polished, and "cyan" is a shade of blue. "Scrumptious" means absolutely delicious, and "decadent" means either depraved or luxurious and indulgent, as in a decadent chocolate cake.
Example Question #895 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMMODIOUS
Pulchritudinous
Spacious
Apparent
Minute
Miniscule
Spacious
"Commodious" is a synonym for "spacious," roomy, or capacious. This is an antonym for "minute," which means minuscule or tiny. "Apparent" is another word for obvious or evident. "Pulchritudinous" is another word for visually beautiful.
Example Question #896 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TUMESCENT
Distended
Turbulent
Zany
Eloquent
Enigmatic
Distended
"Tumescent" is a synonym for "distended," swollen, or turgid. Don't confuse this with "tumultuous," or turbulent. "Eloquent" means fluent or articulate. "Enigmatic" means mysterious. "Zany" means weird or eccentric.
Example Question #897 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NOISOME
Foul
Orotund
Ocular
Suppurating
Accidental
Foul
"Noisome" describes an unpleasant or disagreeable smell. "Accidental" means not on purpose, and "orotund" means sonorous or pleasant sounding. "Suppurating" is another word for festering or rotting. "Ocular" means related to the eye.
Example Question #898 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ASCETIC
Undulating
Excruciating
Asinine
Spartan
Helpful
Spartan
"Ascetic" means austere, "spartan," or monastic. While an "ascetic" lifestyle may be unpleasant, it is not the same as "excruciating," or extremely painful. "Undulating" is another word for wavy. "Asinine" means inane or stupid. "Helpful" is an antonym for "helpless," of course.
Example Question #899 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SQUAT
Laudatory
Stubby
Ecumenical
Scrumptious
Munificent
Stubby
"Squat" means "stubby," thickset, short, and stocky. "Scrumptious" is another word for delicious, and "ecumenical" is another word for all-encompassing, universal. "Munificent" means generous or magnanimous. "Laudatory" means commendable, praiseworthy.
Example Question #900 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LEONINE
Storklike
Contemplative
Sordid
Avian
Lionlike
Lionlike
"Leonine" means "lionlike," regal, or handsome. Don't confuse this with "avian," or birdlike. "Contemplative" means deeply thoughtful. "Sordid" means filthy, dirty, squalid. "Storklike" means tall, stalky, thin.
Example Question #851 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELECTABLE
Delicious
Hateful
Elegant
Ecstatic
Guilty
Delicious
"Delectable" means really yummy.
I couldn’t stop staring at the delectable looking pastries in the bakery window.
So "delicious" is the best answer.
Example Question #852 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPARTAN
Austere
Ritualistic
Manifold
Fetid
Cantankerous
Austere
"Spartan" means austere or ascetic. "Fetid" is a synonym for rotting, and "cantankerous" means grumpy or ill-tempered. "Manifold" means diverse and varied. "Ritualistic" means in the manner of a ritual or ceremonial rite.
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