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Example Question #525 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
INERT
Somber
Miserly
Motionless
Delectable
Abominable
Motionless
"Inert" means motionless, still. To further help you, "delectable" means delicious, tasty; "miserly" means not generous; "abominable" means monstrous, offensive; "somber" means serious and sad.
Example Question #526 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INERT
Visible
Edible
Audible
Impassioned
Static
Static
“Inert” means static or motionless, so "static" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "inert": "visible" means able to be seen; "edible" means able to be eaten; "audible" means able to be heard; and "impassioned" means emotional.
Example Question #527 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INERT
Inept
Still
Limber
Vocal
Capable
Still
"Inert" means lacking the ability or strength to move. If someone is inert, she is motionless or still.
Example Question #528 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OBSTRUCTED
Diffusive
Prosperous
Hindered
Malignant
Wary
Hindered
If you are "obstructed," it means that you are hindered or having to deal with an obstacle in your way. So, "hindered" is the correct answer.
Example Question #529 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EXPEDIENT
Practical
Cautious
Quiet
Pedal
Practical
"Expedient" means practical but possibly immoral. The best choice is "practical" because it is part of the definition of "expedient." Considering the other choices, a "pedal" is a lever controlled by foot in order to operate something, "cautious" means showing alertness in a dangerous situation, and "quiet" means silent or not saying much.
Example Question #530 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
RELUCTANT
Disinclined
Reclusive
Unknown
Lucrative
Passive
Disinclined
"Ruluctant" is defined as unwilling. This is similar to "disinclined."
Example Question #271 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROFOUND
Prepared
Soluble
Earnest
Limited
Casual
Earnest
"Profound" is an adjective meaning "having or showing great knowledge or understanding," "difficult to understand : requiring deep thought or wisdom," or "very strongly felt." "Earnest," which means "resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction," is the best answer because it is closest in meaning to "very strongly felt," and none of the answer choices are at all similar in meaning to any of the definitions of "profound."
Example Question #272 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HYPOCRITICAL
Contemplative
Vindictive
Ignorant
Cruel
Fraudulent
Fraudulent
The word "hypocritical" means insincere; this is essentially the same as "fraudulent," which means false. "Vindictive" means cruel, and "contemplative" means pensive or thinking deeply about things.
Example Question #273 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
POTENTIAL
Mentor
Inert
Latent
Occupant
Refrain
Latent
“Potential” means possible or capable of becoming real. The closest answer choice is “latent,” which means hidden, lying dormant. To provide further help, “inert” means motionless; “occupant” means resident; a “mentor” is a teacher; “refrain” means to stop doing.
Example Question #274 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LIBERATED
Portentous
Wild
Disciplined
Free
Free
"Liberated" means released from bondage or another state of captivity or free. "Free" means uninhibited by restrictions. Therefore, "free" is the closest synonym of "liberated." "Wild" is a tempting answer because something that is wild frequently is also free. However, "wild" does not mean "free"; it means untamed or feral. Therefore, it cannot be the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, "portentous" means ominous and "disciplined" means demonstrating that one has control over one's actions.
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