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Example Question #341 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STICKY
Lewd
Ochre
Umber
Gluey
Flowery
Gluey
"Sticky" and "gluey" are synonyms. "Ochre" is a yellowish brown color, and "umber" is a brown color. "Lewd" means offensive or obscene. "Flowery" means resembling or related to flowers.
Example Question #68 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GREASY
Scrawny
Oily
Scrappy
Organic
Harsh
Oily
"Greasy" and "oily" are synonyms describing a slippery, buttery texture. "Scrappy" means determined and eager to fight, and "scrawny" means too skinny. "Organic" describes living matter (as opposed to inorganic), and "harsh" can mean either grating and raspy or cruel and severe.
Example Question #1141 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNGENT
Naive
Strong-smelling
Soft
Smooth
Voracious
Strong-smelling
"Pungent" aromas are ones that smell strongly and usually unpleasantly. "Naive" means innocent, trusting, or inexperienced. "Soft" and "hard" are antonyms, as are "smooth" and "rough." "Voracious" means very hungry, ravenous.
Example Question #361 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SILKEN
Soft
Hushed
Beneficial
Homespun
Equable
Soft
Something "silken" is made of silk and very soft. "Homespun" means simple and plain. "Equable" means even-tempered and calm. "Beneficial" means advantageous. "Hushed" means very quiet.
Example Question #72 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BITTER
Acidic
Fiscal
Strong-smelling
Rural
Captive
Acidic
"Bitter" and "acidic" are similarly sharp, unpleasant, and un-sweet flavors. "Fiscal" means financial, and "captive" means imprisoned. "Rural" describes the countryside and is the antonym of "urban."
Example Question #361 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LIMBER
Urban
Tranquil
Rough
Placid
Flexible
Flexible
"Limber" means "flexible," agile or lithe.
"Tranquil" means quiet or peaceful.
"Placid" means calm, gentle or even-tempered.
"Urban" means city, or somewhere that is not rural.
"Rough" means uneven, irregular, coarse.
Example Question #367 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STRIKING
Astonishing
Unimpressive
Unremarkable
Unimportant
Stalwart
Astonishing
"Striking" and "astonishing" are synonyms which can be used to praise someone or something's appearance. The other answer choices do not share this meaning.
Example Question #368 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRAGRANT
Perfumed
Pernicious
Fragile
Fraternal
Frantic
Perfumed
"Fragrant" and "perfumed" are synonyms describing a pleasant scent. The other answer choices do not have meanings related to fragrant. The "fra" prefix does not have anything to do with smell.
Example Question #73 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRIGID
Humid
Chilly
Moist
Wet
Damp
Chilly
"Frigid" and "chilly" are synonyms adjectives describing the state of being cold. The other answer choices are synonymous with each other, and all refer to the state of being wet, but only "chilly" means the same thing as "frigid." Someone might be "frigid" because their clothes are "damp," but these adjectives are not in and of themselves synonymous.
Example Question #74 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RIGID
Still
Silent
Silky
Stiff
Stinky
Stiff
The words "rigid" and "stiff" are synonymous adjectives describing the property of having tensile strength and being difficult to bend. The other answer choices do not have relevant meanings.
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