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Example Question #2355 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABUNDANT
Exclusive
Scarce
Limited
Bountiful
Abusive
Bountiful
"Abundant" and "bountiful" are synonyms describing a plentiful supply or amount of something. The other words do not share this meaning, though they some may appear similar in spelling.
Example Question #2356 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLETHORA
Miniature
Myriad
Small
Little
Minute
Myriad
Although the words "plethora" and "myriad" are quite advanced vocabulary, notice that the meanings of the other answer choices are all so closely related that one can solve the problem through process of elimination. "Plethora" and "myriad" both refer to a huge, often excessive amount of something.
Example Question #2357 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AUSPICIOUS
Punctual
Promising
Cranky
Blurry
Wry
Promising
Something "auspicious" is promising or to one's advantage. "Wry" means dry, ironic, and sarcastic. "Punctual" means prompt or timely. "Blurry" and "unclear" are synonyms, as are "cranky" and "irritable."
Example Question #2358 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MYRIAD
Few
Couple
Several
Countable
Innumerable
Innumerable
"Myriad" and "innumerable" are synonyms referring to a quantity that is too large to count. The other answer choices all share a similar meaning, referring to quantities that can be counted. Consider that the word "few" is really an antonym of the word "myriad."
Example Question #2501 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NUMERICAL
Blossoming
Illuminated
Enlightened
Categorical
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 #2502 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADVANTAGEOUS
Beneficial
Inebriated
Excellent
Peachy
Imminent
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 #2503 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABYSMAL
Arboreal
Electric
Sedulous
Ludicrous
Terrible
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 #2504 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MUNIFICENT
Bountiful
Eligible
Tranquil
Placid
Prefatory
Bountiful
"Munificent" means "bountiful," generous, and bounteous. "Eligible" means qualified. "Tranquil" means placid, calm, and serene. A "preface" is an introduction.
Example Question #2505 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MEASLY
Archaic
Obsolete
Paltry
Confounded
Bucolic
Paltry
"Measly" means "paltry" or scant. "Archaic" and "obsolete" both mean outdated. "Bucolic" means rustic and rural. "Confounded" means bewildered and confused.
Example Question #2506 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MOTLEY
Hardy
Adamant
Insufferable
Bizarre
Varied
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.
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