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Example Question #811 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXQUISITE
Auspicious
Anomalous
Evocative
Propitious
Beautiful
Beautiful
"Exquisite" can mean "beautiful," elegant, or delicate. "Anomalous" means abnormal, and "propitious" and "auspicious "are both synonyms for favorable. "Evocative" means redolent or reminiscent.
Example Question #812 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SORDID
Arboreal
Maudlin
Impossible
Filthy
Ravenous
Filthy
"Sordid" and "filthy" both mean very dirty. "Maudlin" means overly sentimental. "Arboreal" means treelike, and "ravenous" means famished or very hungry. "Impossible" is an antonym of "possible," of course.
Example Question #821 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISCORDANT
Harmonious
Dissonant
Excruciating
Munificent
Mellifluous
Dissonant
"Discordant" and "dissonant" both mean clashing, disharmonious. This is an antonym of both "harmonious" and "mellifluous." "Munificent" means generous or bountiful. "Excruciating" means agonizingly painful.
Example Question #822 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TURGID
Shiny
Swollen
Timid
Hideous
Lucid
Swollen
"Turgid" means swollen or bloated. "Lucid" means clear, and "timid" means meek. "Shiny" and "matte" are antonyms, as are "hideous" and "beautiful."
Example Question #823 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WINSOME
Dulcet
Abrasive
Attractive
Bucolic
Archaic
Attractive
"Winsome" means "attractive" or appealing. It is a somewhat antiquated term. "Archaic" means obsolete or outdated. "Dulcet" means harmonious or sweet sounding. "Abrasive" means harsh or grating, and "bucolic" means rustic or rural.
Example Question #824 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EMACIATED
Gargantuan
Lilliputian
Corpulent
Gaunt
Obese
Gaunt
The adjective "emaciated" means extremely and unhealthily thin, starving, "gaunt," and skeletal. Additionally, "corpulent" and "obese" are synonyms, both words mean fat, overweight; "lilliputian" means very small; "gargantuan" means very large.
Example Question #825 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REDOUBTABLE
Erroneous
Opulent
Petulant
Daunting
Egregious
Daunting
The adjective "redoubtable" means formidable, awe-inspiring, daunting and intimidating. Additionally, "petulant" means disobedient and badly-behaved; "erroneous" means incorrect, based on a mistaken belief; "egregious" means particularly shocking, especially bad; "opulent" means ostentatious, showy and luxurious.
Example Question #826 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBTRUSIVE
Conspicuous
Cognizant
Inopportune
Inimical
Indubitable
Conspicuous
The adjective "obtrusive" means in the way and easily noticeable. This is closest in definition to "conspicuous" which means easily seen and not well hidden. Additionally, "cognizant" means aware and capable of noticing and understanding; "inimical" means very unfriendly; "inopportune" means happening at the wrong time; "indubitable" means certain and unquestionable.
Example Question #827 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MELLIFLUOUS
Cacophonous
Splendid
Egregious
Chaotic
Dulcet
Dulcet
"Mellifluous" and "dulcet" both describe pleasant, sweet sounds. This is the opposite of "cacophonous," or disharmonious. "Chaotic" means random and disorganized, and "splendid" means magnificent or excellent. "Egregious" means outstandingly bad, shocking, or appalling.
Example Question #828 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PULCHRITUDINOUS
Beautiful
Calamitous
Religious
Diseased
Ravaged
Beautiful
Although it isn't a pleasant sounding word, "pulchritudinous" actually means "beautiful." It does not mean "diseased" (infected/sickly) or "ravaged" (devastated/damaged). "Calamitous" means catastrophic or disastrous. "Religious" is the adjective form of "religion."
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