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Example Question #546 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERSPICACIOUS
Discerning
Gauche
Factious
Alluring
Pretentious
Discerning
"Perspicacious" means discerning and astute, able to notice things that others would not. To provide further help, "factious" means causing disagreement; "gauche" means tacky and unrefined, lacking grace; "alluring" means attractive, appealing; "pretentious" means trying to impress others by exaggerating one's characteristics or by being fake and trendy.
Example Question #547 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RETICENT
Withdrawn
Confident
Assiduous
Painstaking
Arduous
Withdrawn
"Reticent" means shy, reserved, withdrawn. To provide further help, "arduous" and "painstaking" both describe a challenging or difficult task; "assiduous" means industrious, hard working.
Example Question #551 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COPIOUS
Meager
Plentiful
Simplistic
Derelict
Abrasive
Plentiful
“Copious” means plentiful or available in excess, so "plentiful" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, “derelict” means falling apart, in bad condition; “abrasive” means rude and harsh; “simplistic” means not complicated or simple; and “meager” means of insufficient quantity.
Example Question #552 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EPHEMERAL
Perpetual
Customized
Fleeting
Charming
Fragile
Fleeting
“Ephemeral” means impermanent, not lasting forever, temporary, or "fleeting." "Perpetual" means never-ending or incessant; "fragile" means easily broken; "customized" means personalized or adjusted to meet a particular need; and "charming" means having a pleasant personality or delightful in appearance.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
ABORTIVE
contemptuous
premature
elegant
thwarted
thwarted
Abortive means failing to produce the intended result, or thwarted.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
LANGUID
speech
boundary
lazy
nuisance
hyper
lazy
"Languid" means slow or sluggish, so the best choice for this is lazy.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
DELETERIOUS
beneficial
appropriate
undone
baneful
helpful
baneful
We are looking for a synonym of "deleterious," which means harmful. Both "helpful" and "beneficial" are the opposite of harmful, and "undone" is unrelated. "Baneful" means harmful.
Example Question #774 : Synonyms
Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
HEINOUS
diseased
effusive
pure
evil
dogmatic
evil
"Effusive" means to pour out emotions, and "dogmatic" means firmly holding beliefs. "Heinous" means evil, making "evil" the only possible answer choice.
Example Question #775 : Synonyms
Answer the following question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
CAUSTIC
acerbic
fledgling
highfalutin
hapless
soothing
acerbic
"Caustic" and "acerbic" both mean burning or corrosive. "Soothing" means calming or pacifying. "Highfalutin" means pompous or arrogant. "Fledgling" means apprentice or newcomer. "Hapless" means unfortunate or unlucky.
Example Question #551 : Identifying Synonyms
Answer the following question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
SUBTLE
ignorant
nascent
tutelary
understated
forthright
understated
"Subtle" and "understated" both mean indirect or delicate. "Forthright" means straightforward or honest. "Ignorant" means unaware or unknowing. "Nascent" means budding or fledgling. "Tutelary" means protective or custodial.
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