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Example Question #851 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MALLEABLE
Abusive
Maleficent
Pliable
Malign
Injurious
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
Bruised
Dull
Glossy
Tarnished
Scratched
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 #853 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TOUCHABLE
Tangible
Tangled
Triangular
Tantalizing
Edible
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 #854 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCONSPICUOUS
Significant
Archaic
Discreet
Expert
Jagged
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 "Archaic" means out of date.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 #855 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PELLUCID
Opaque
Marital
Tangible
Transparent
Immaterial
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 #856 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TEAL
Azure
Cerise
Delft
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 #857 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLORAL
Sartorial
Thrifty
Opulent
Flowery
Extravagant
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 #858 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISMAL
Spectral
Abandoned
Uplifting
Eligible
Dreary
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 #859 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SERPENTINE
Accurate
Adroit
Winding
Munificent
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 #860 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BARONIAL
Grand
Distraught
Paltry
Elegant
Measly
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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