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Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONTRARY
Similar
Canary
Different
Contradictory
Composite
Contradictory
"Contrary" is defined as opposite in nature. "Contradictory" is defined as asserting the opposite. Therefore, the two words are synonyms.
Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONTRARY
Outrage
Distraught
Opposite
Complimentary
Constant
Opposite
"Contrary" means opposite of, so "opposite" is the synonym.
Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COMPATIBLE
Poorly-matched
Poorly-expressed
Well-spoken
Well-matched
Comparative
Well-matched
"Compatible" means well-matched; two things that are compatible go well together. So, "well-matched" is the correct answer.
Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONGRUENT
Paired
Hardworking
Denied
Compatible
Compatible
The word "congruent" means agreeable or compatible. The best choice is "compatible" because it shares the same definition as "congruent." Considering the other choices, "paired" means put together in a pair, "hardworking" means dedicated, and "denied" means rejected.
Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OBTUSE
Rude
Unintelligent
Angry
Obtrusive
Unintelligent
"Obtuse" is an adjective that means lacking mental acuity. Someone who is "unintelligent" is not very bright, and hence lacks mental acuity. Therefore, unintelligent is the correct answer. The other answer choices, "obtrusive," "rude," and "angry" do not mean this: "obtrusive" means conspicuous or getting in the way; "rude" means impolite or crass; and "angry" means irate or mad.
Example Question #27 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
exhilarating
interesting
illuminating
numbing
thrilling
tedious
thrilling
"Exhilarating" is an adjective that means "making one feel very happy, animated or elated." Tedious is an antonym, it has the opposite meaning, which is boring. Illuminating and interesting both sound similar to exhilarating, but they refer to growing lighter and gaining or seeking information. And when one is happy, animated or elated, one is not usually numb, but feels everything. So "thrilling" is the best answer, as it refers to happiness and excitement.
Example Question #521 : Identifying Synonyms
A synonym of "inveterate" is __________.
pointless
marginal
ignored
angry
incurable
incurable
"Inveterate" is an adjective that means either "having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change," or when describing such a feeling or habit, "long-established and unlikely to change." So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "unlikely to change." "Incurable," an adjective that when used of a person or behavior can mean "unable to be changed," is the answer choice closest in meaning to "inveterate," so "incurable" is the correct answer.
Example Question #522 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
CONTAMINATED
Forced
Infected
Forbidden
Prohibited
Measured
Infected
“Contaminated” means infected with something. To provide further help, “prohibited” and "forbidden" are synonyms and both mean banned; “forced” means made to do something; “measured,” in the context of this question, means deliberate and careful.
Example Question #523 : Identifying Synonyms
A synonym of "conventional" is __________.
novel
standard
moving
perceptive
unusual
standard
"Conventional" is an adjective meaning "used and accepted by most people: usual or traditional," "of a kind that has been around for a long time and is considered to be usual or typical," or "common and ordinary: not unusual." So, we need to pick out an adjective that means something like "usual" or "ordinary." "Novel" and "unusual" are antonyms of "conventional," so neither can be the correct answer, but "standard," when used as an adjective, means "used or accepted as normal or average." Because "standard" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "conventional," "standard" is the correct answer.
Example Question #881 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DISPARATE
Unequal
Parrotlike
Insulting
Gregarious
Unequal
The word "disparate" means unequal. "Unequal" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "disparate." Considering the other choices, "parrotlike" means having the qualities of a parrot, "insulting" means causing offense or insult, and "gregarious" means loving the company of others.
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