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Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COHERENT
Self-sufficient
Existing at the same time
Orderly and logical
Difficult to understand
Unintelligible
Orderly and logical
Coherent means something is orderly and logical.
Example Question #1322 : Synonyms
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OBSCURE
dull
vague
self-evident
round
obtuse
vague
Obscure means vague.
Example Question #512 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PLAUSIBLE
cheerful
conceivable
impossible
paralyzed
forgettable
conceivable
Plausible means conceivable.
Example Question #514 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PATENT
disfigured
apparent
handmade
unclear
maligned
apparent
One meaning of "patent" is apparent. Something is patently obvious (that is, apparently obvious).
Example Question #1323 : Synonyms
A synonym of “artificial” is __________.
natural
man-made
halcyon
possessive
progressive
man-made
“Artificial” is an adjective that means “made by people rather than nature,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “produced by humans rather than occurring naturally.” That means that “natural” cannot be the correct answer, because “natural” means “existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “artificial.” “Man-made,” however, is an adjective that means “made or caused by human beings (as opposed to occurring or being made naturally); artificial,” and because “man-made” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “artificial,” “man-made” is the correct answer.
Example Question #514 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Vague
Comprehensible
Smoky
Extraordinary
Rotten
Unclear
Unclear
"Vague" means unclear.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: choose the word with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Accurate
Generous
Firm
Competitive
Awkward
Precise
Precise
"Accurate" means precise.
Example Question #1331 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GENUINE
Aggressive
Authentic
Imposing
Passive
Undulate
Authentic
Something that is "genuine" is honest, authentic, or real. For clarification, "authentic" means reliable, real; "passive" is the opposite of "aggressive;" "undulate" describes a rolling motion, like a wave; "imposing" is something that is striking or impressive.
Example Question #1332 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ARTIFICIAL
Gracious
Restored
Unnatural
Pure
Natural
Unnatural
"Artificial" means unnatural or man-made, so "unnatural" is the correct answer. "Natural" is an antonym of "artificial" and means produced in nature or not man-made. "Pure" means unmixed or uncontaminated. "Restored" means returned to an original state. "Gracious" means courteous or elegant.
Example Question #1332 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SHAM
Tedious
Pungent
Disgusting
Fake
Genuine
Fake
"Sham" means fake or pretended, so "fake" is the correct answer. "Genuine" is an antonym of "sham" and "fake"; it means real or authentic. "Disgusting" means revolting or sickening. "Pungent" means having a strong taste or smell. "Tedious" means dull or boring.
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