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Example Question #894 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TUMESCENT
Enigmatic
Zany
Turbulent
Eloquent
Distended
Distended
"Tumescent" is a synonym for "distended," swollen, or turgid. Don't confuse this with "tumultuous," or turbulent. "Eloquent" means fluent or articulate. "Enigmatic" means mysterious. "Zany" means weird or eccentric.
Example Question #895 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NOISOME
Foul
Ocular
Orotund
Accidental
Suppurating
Foul
"Noisome" describes an unpleasant or disagreeable smell. "Accidental" means not on purpose, and "orotund" means sonorous or pleasant sounding. "Suppurating" is another word for festering or rotting. "Ocular" means related to the eye.
Example Question #896 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ASCETIC
Excruciating
Spartan
Asinine
Undulating
Helpful
Spartan
"Ascetic" means austere, "spartan," or monastic. While an "ascetic" lifestyle may be unpleasant, it is not the same as "excruciating," or extremely painful. "Undulating" is another word for wavy. "Asinine" means inane or stupid. "Helpful" is an antonym for "helpless," of course.
Example Question #897 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SQUAT
Scrumptious
Ecumenical
Stubby
Laudatory
Munificent
Stubby
"Squat" means "stubby," thickset, short, and stocky. "Scrumptious" is another word for delicious, and "ecumenical" is another word for all-encompassing, universal. "Munificent" means generous or magnanimous. "Laudatory" means commendable, praiseworthy.
Example Question #898 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LEONINE
Contemplative
Avian
Sordid
Lionlike
Storklike
Lionlike
"Leonine" means "lionlike," regal, or handsome. Don't confuse this with "avian," or birdlike. "Contemplative" means deeply thoughtful. "Sordid" means filthy, dirty, squalid. "Storklike" means tall, stalky, thin.
Example Question #101 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELECTABLE
Elegant
Hateful
Delicious
Guilty
Ecstatic
Delicious
"Delectable" means really yummy.
I couldn’t stop staring at the delectable looking pastries in the bakery window.
So "delicious" is the best answer.
Example Question #102 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPARTAN
Manifold
Ritualistic
Austere
Fetid
Cantankerous
Austere
"Spartan" means austere or ascetic. "Fetid" is a synonym for rotting, and "cantankerous" means grumpy or ill-tempered. "Manifold" means diverse and varied. "Ritualistic" means in the manner of a ritual or ceremonial rite.
Example Question #111 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUPPLE
Graceless
Verbatim
Wizened
Seditious
Bendable
Bendable
"Supple" means lithe, graceful, and able to bend easily, so "bendable" is the best answer. "Supple" is an antonym of "graceless." "Verbatim" means word for word, exact. "Wizened" means shriveled and wrinkled as a result of being old. "Seditious" is a synonym for subversive and rebellious.
Example Question #112 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ALABASTER
Shocking
Sordid
Haughty
White
Stalwart
White
As an adjective, "alabaster" means white. (As a noun, it refers to a white type of stone.) "Sordid" is a synonym for filthy. "Stalwart" means loyal and steadfast. "Haughty" means disdainful due to one thinking one is better than someone else.
Example Question #113 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HARROWING.
Energizing
Suggestive
Traumatizing
Incredible
Fortunate
Traumatizing
A “harrowing” experience is one that is scary and traumatizing. For clarification, something that is "traumatizing" causes the traumatized to feel lasting emotional shock.
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