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Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
TUMULTUOUS
hard-working
turbulent
fickle
privileged
excruciating
turbulent
"Tumultuous" means disorderly or turbulent.
Example Question #2101 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
ICONIC
famous
charismatic
representational
flat
political
representational
"Iconic" describes something that is a representational symbol.
Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
TRANSCENDENT
mystical
festive
merciless
scholarly
sour
mystical
"Transcendent" means above the range of normal human experience, or mystical.
Example Question #1351 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
FRIVOLOUS
Avarice
Significiant
Aloof
Unimportant
Pleasurable
Unimportant
"Frivolous" means trivial or unimportant, so "unimportant" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1352 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PERFUNCTORY
Timely
Bothersome
Cursory
Banal
Easygoing
Cursory
"Perfunctory" means performed with minimal effort, or cursory.
Example Question #1351 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
STEADFAST
Committed
Apathetic
Uncommitted
Lethargic
Gorgeous
Committed
"Steadfast" means committed. "Uncommitted" is the antonym; it means not committed. "Gorgeous" means extremely beautiful. "Lethargic" means slow and sluggish. "Apathetic" means lacking interest or indifferent.
Example Question #1352 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FELICITOUS
Tortuous
Appropriate
Lasting
Freezing
Hirsute
Appropriate
"Felicitous" means appropriate or suitable. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "felicitous": "lasting" means existing for a long time; "freezing" means extremely cold; "hirsute" means hairy; and "tortuous" means twisting and turning.
Example Question #1353 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INDIGENT
Objective
Lofty
Verbose
Poor
Fair
Poor
"Indigent" means poor. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "indigent": "fair" means just; "lofty" means noble or high-minded; "objective" means concerning facts instead of emotions, and "verbose" means wordy.
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMPECUNIOUS
Unwilling
Proud
Approachable
Poor
Reflective
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
Belittling
Profitable
Valiant
Pretentious
Intuitive
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.
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