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Example Question #600 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WEARIED
Aching
Fatigued
Sore
Careful
Exercised
Fatigued
When someone is "weary," he or she is tired. Some times, we are tired because we have worked very hard physically. This might tempt you to pick "sore" or "aching," but "weariness" is tiredness. Therefore, the best option is actually "fatigued," which means very tired.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Activity And Energy
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TEDIOUS
Surprising
Normal
Irritating
Boring
Explanatory
Boring
When something is "tedious," it is very boring. Often, this is because it is a repetitive thing, like a task that we have to do over and over again. The main meaning, however, of "tedious" is dull or boring.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Activity And Energy
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WEARIED
Fatigued
Careful
Exercised
Sore
Aching
Fatigued
When someone is "weary," he or she is tired. Some times, we are tired because we have worked very hard physically. This might tempt you to pick "sore" or "aching," but "weariness" is tiredness. Therefore, the best option is actually "fatigued," which means very tired.
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