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Example Question #1419 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARBOREAL
Celestial
Aquatic
Terrestrial
Treelike
Waterlike
Treelike
"Arboreal" is an adjective used to describe things related to or dwelling in trees, not water. "Terrestrial" describes things of the earth, and "aquatic" describes things of the water. "Celestial" means heavenly.
Example Question #1420 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADEPT
Magnanimous
Adroit
Leery
Peachy
Dire
Adroit
"Adept" means "adroit." 'Peachy" means fine, and "leery' means cautious. "Magnanimous" means generous. "Dire" means urgent.
Example Question #1421 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CELESTIAL
Incomprehensible
Intuitive
Elusive
Heavenly
Elliptical
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
Garrulous
Avaricious
Opulent
Xenophobic
Patriotic
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
Simple
Elegant
Grotesque
Fine
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
Elliptical
Grammatical
Intelligible
Frank
Balletic
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
Transient
Chivalrous
Ephemeral
Fleeting
Everlasting
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
Eerie
Ecstatic
Skillful
Elated
Sinister
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
Pristine
Palatable
Impending
Prefatory
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
Avid
Prophetic
Drugged
Restless
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."
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