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Example Question #851 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MALLEABLE
Malign
Pliable
Maleficent
Injurious
Abusive
Pliable
'Malleable" and "pliable" are synonymous adjectives. They describe a thing which is able to be shaped or molded. Some of the other answer choices might look similar, but they do not have this meaning.
Example Question #852 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POLISHED
Scratched
Glossy
Tarnished
Dull
Bruised
Glossy
"Polished" is a synonym for "glossy" and refers to the shining appearance of an item. The other answer choices are antonyms of the word "polished."
Example Question #61 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TOUCHABLE
Tantalizing
Tangled
Edible
Triangular
Tangible
Tangible
"Touchable" and "tangible" are synonyms referring to items that have a physical presence. The other words do not have meanings that are related to "touchable."
Example Question #62 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCONSPICUOUS
Archaic
Significant
Discreet
Jagged
Expert
Discreet
"Inconspicuous" means tending not to draw attention. "Expertly" means skillfully, and "significantly" means importantly. "Archaic" means out of date. "Jagged" means having rough edges.
Example Question #63 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PELLUCID
Marital
Immaterial
Tangible
Transparent
Opaque
Transparent
"Pellucid" means very clear and transparent. This the antonym of "opaque," which describes material that cannot be seen through. "Marital" is the adjective form of "marriage," and "immaterial" means either irrelevant or intangible. This is an antonym of "tangible," which means able to be touched.
Example Question #64 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TEAL
Delft
Cerise
Azure
Amethyst
Turquoise
Turquoise
"Teal" and "turquoise" describe a similarly greenish-blue color. "Cerise" is the moderate red color of cherries. "Amethyst" is a lilac-purple color or gemstone. "Delft" is a city, but it is more commonly an adjective used to describe a particular shade of blue and type of pottery design. "Azure" is a bright sky blue color.
Example Question #65 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLORAL
Extravagant
Sartorial
Thrifty
Flowery
Opulent
Flowery
"Floral" and "flowery" are synonyms. "Opulent" means very wealthy, and "extravagant" means too expensive or too fancy. This is an antonym of "thrifty," or frugal. "Sartorial" is an adjective that means related to clothing.
Example Question #66 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISMAL
Spectral
Eligible
Dreary
Abandoned
Uplifting
Dreary
"Dingy" means dim and depressing. This is an antonym of "uplifting." "Spectral" means ghostlike. "Abandoned" and "vacant" are synonyms. "Eligible" means qualified.
Example Question #67 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SERPENTINE
Munificent
Adroit
Winding
Accurate
Dismal
Winding
"Serpentine" means twisting or "winding." "Dismal" is a synonym for dreary, and "munificent" means generous or bountiful. "Accurate" is another word for precise. "Adroit" means deft and skillful.
Example Question #68 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BARONIAL
Measly
Paltry
Grand
Elegant
Distraught
Grand
"Baronial" means both "grand" and stately. "Distraught" means distressed, and "elegant" means graceful, stylish, and sophisticated. "Measly" and "paltry" both mean small, few, or insufficient.
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