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Example Question #851 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELECTABLE
Delicious
Hateful
Elegant
Ecstatic
Guilty
Delicious
"Delectable" means really yummy.
I couldn’t stop staring at the delectable looking pastries in the bakery window.
So "delicious" is the best answer.
Example Question #852 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPARTAN
Austere
Ritualistic
Manifold
Fetid
Cantankerous
Austere
"Spartan" means austere or ascetic. "Fetid" is a synonym for rotting, and "cantankerous" means grumpy or ill-tempered. "Manifold" means diverse and varied. "Ritualistic" means in the manner of a ritual or ceremonial rite.
Example Question #861 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUPPLE
Graceless
Wizened
Bendable
Seditious
Verbatim
Bendable
"Supple" means lithe, graceful, and able to bend easily, so "bendable" is the best answer. "Supple" is an antonym of "graceless." "Verbatim" means word for word, exact. "Wizened" means shriveled and wrinkled as a result of being old. "Seditious" is a synonym for subversive and rebellious.
Example Question #862 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ALABASTER
Sordid
White
Stalwart
Haughty
Shocking
White
As an adjective, "alabaster" means white. (As a noun, it refers to a white type of stone.) "Sordid" is a synonym for filthy. "Stalwart" means loyal and steadfast. "Haughty" means disdainful due to one thinking one is better than someone else.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HARROWING.
Energizing
Traumatizing
Incredible
Fortunate
Suggestive
Traumatizing
A “harrowing” experience is one that is scary and traumatizing. For clarification, something that is "traumatizing" causes the traumatized to feel lasting emotional shock.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FORLORN.
Fearful
Despondent
Jubilant
Suspicious
Perplexed
Despondent
“Forlorn” means very sad and as such is most similar in meaning to “despondent” which means to feel sad and without hope. For clarification, jubilant means very happy; perplexed means confused or puzzled.
Example Question #863 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SANGUINE.
Miserable
Cheerful
Virulent
Suggestive
Garrulous
Cheerful
“Sanguine” means cheerful and optimistic. For clarification, garrulous means talkative; suggestive means easily affected by the words of others; virulent means strong and dangerous.
Example Question #863 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
STOLID.
Remorseless
Goad
Emotionless
Perceptive
Merciless
Emotionless
“Stolid” means devoid of emotion, so the correct answer is “emotionless.” For clarification, perceptive means insightful; remorseless and merciless are synonyms that mean cruel and insensitive; goad means provoke.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PHLEGMATIC.
Unhealthy
Indifferent
Volatile
Sickly
Safe
Indifferent
“Phlegmatic” means apathetic or indifferent. For clarification, volatile means unsafe.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Daunted
Dignified
Unidentified
Brisk
Intimidated
Cagey
Intimidated
"Daunted" means intimidated.
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