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Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ROBUST
Energetic
Generous
Humongous
Aggressive
Healthy
Healthy
“Robust” is an adjective that means full of strength and health. While “aggressive” and “energetic” might be characteristics of a “robust” person, they aren’t close synonyms. Of the answer choices, “healthy” has the closest meaning.
Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TURGID
Shrunken
Succulent
Dissolved
Emaciated
Swollen
Swollen
"Turgid" means "swollen" or congested.
"Dissolved" means to be broken down into a liquid form.
"Shrunken" means became smaller.
"Succulent" means tender or juicy.
"Emaciated" means abnormally thin or weak.
Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POTENT
Poisonous
Morbid
Calming
Alcoholic
Powerful
Powerful
"Potent" means "powerful" or having a big influence or effect.
None of the other words are synonymous. Things that are "alcoholic" can certainly be potent, but "alcoholic" simply means containing alcohol. "Calming" means to make someone or something tranquil. "Poisonous" means capable of causing illness or death if taken into the body. To be "morbid" means to take an abnormal degree of interest in death and disease.
Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SWELTERING
Uncomfortably hot
Stringent
Boiling
Frigid
Windy
Uncomfortably hot
"Sweltering" is an adjective that typically refers to weather and means "uncomfortably hot."
"Windy" means breezy or the weather pattern of significant flow. "Stringent," typically referring to rules or requirements, means strict or firm. "Frigid" means very cold. "Boiling" means bringing liquid to the temperature at which it changes from liquid to gas and evaporates.
Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBLONG
Flat
Elongated shape
Stout
Curved
Rigid
Elongated shape
"Oblong" is an adjective that means having a long shape, for example an oval is an oblong shape.
"Rigid" means inflexible or resistant to change. "Flat" means smooth, or a surface that doesn't change its elevation. When describing a human, "flat" means dull or without emotion. "Curved", when referring to a line, means not perfectly straight. "Stout" means stocky or solidly built.
Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DECREPIT
Pessimistic
Suspicious
Skeptical
Scandalous
Dilapidated
Dilapidated
"Decrepit" and "dilapidated" both mean old, worn out, or falling apart due to neglect. Someone who is skeptical has doubts or is unconvinced, and someone who is suspicious also has doubts or distrust. "Pessimistic," the opposite of optimistic, means having a negative outlook on life, and "scandalous" means disgraceful or outrageous.
Example Question #47 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NONDESCRIPT
Unusual
Functional
Silent
Magnificent
Unremarkable
Unremarkable
"Nondescript" describes something that lacks distinct or interesting characteristics, something that is not remarkable in any way. Something silent makes no noise, something functional works or functions correctly, and something unusual is strange or out of the ordinary. "Magnificent" is a word meaning beautiful, excellent, or striking.
Example Question #48 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DAMP
Nocturnal
Earthy
Deep
Moist
Dismal
Moist
"Damp" means slightly wet or moist. Deep means the opposite of shallow, and "nocturnal" means taking place at night. "Earthy" is a word that can describe soil or hearty, strong people. "Dismal" means depressing and gloomy.
Example Question #49 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GAUZY
Talkative
Translucent
Too loud
Showy
Fashionable
Translucent
"Gauzy," which is often used to describe veil-like fabric, means thin and translucent. "Fashionable" means stylish and is often used to describe people or clothing. "Showy" means having a striking or flashy appearance, often drawing too much attention to itself. Someone who is "talkative" is very chatty and talks frequently.
Example Question #50 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VACANT
Free
Grim
Cautious
Obnoxious
Unoccupied
Unoccupied
"Vacant" means empty or unoccupied. "Free" means uncontrolled or unrestrained by others; "cautious" means wary or careful. "Grim" means depressing or forbidding, and often describes situations or people's expressions. "Obnoxious" means offensive and annoying.
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