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Example Question #256 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LABORIOUS
Overt
Mediocre
Difficult
Simple
Mundane
Difficult
"Labor" means work, so it makes sense that “laborious” means involving hard work, or "difficult." “Mundane” means boring or ordinary; “mediocre” means average when higher quality was expected; and "overt" means obvious or easy to notice.
Example Question #257 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Which of the following is a synonym of "impervious?"
Resistant
Nervous
Sensitive
Susceptible
Exposed
Resistant
Resistant. Impervious most nearly means, impenetrable and impassable. Something that is "impervious" is resistant to certain or all things. For instance, a sentence using the word would be "He was impervious to her reasoning."
Most of the other choices are antonyms, with the exception of "nervous" which is unrelated.
Example Question #258 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DISPARATE
Delayed
Uneven
Bombastic
Cold
Uneven
The word "disparate" means unequal or uneven. The best choice is "uneven," as it is a part of the definition of "disparate." Considering the other choices, "delayed" means put off to a later time, "cold" means having a relatively low temperature, and "bombastic" describes language and means sounding impressive but not actually meaning much.
Example Question #259 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONSPICUOUS
Prominent
Observant
Careful
Watchful
Conscience
Prominent
Conspicuous means easily noticeable, or "prominent."
Example Question #511 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONTRARY
Similar
Canary
Contradictory
Different
Composite
Contradictory
"Contrary" is defined as opposite in nature. "Contradictory" is defined as asserting the opposite. Therefore, the two words are synonyms.
Example Question #512 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONTRARY
Constant
Outrage
Complimentary
Distraught
Opposite
Opposite
"Contrary" means opposite of, so "opposite" is the synonym.
Example Question #513 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COMPATIBLE
Well-matched
Poorly-matched
Well-spoken
Comparative
Poorly-expressed
Well-matched
"Compatible" means well-matched; two things that are compatible go well together. So, "well-matched" is the correct answer.
Example Question #514 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONGRUENT
Hardworking
Denied
Paired
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 #515 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OBTUSE
Angry
Obtrusive
Unintelligent
Rude
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 #516 : Identifying Synonyms
exhilarating
interesting
tedious
thrilling
illuminating
numbing
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.
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