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Example Question #2363 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABYSMAL
Terrible
Electric
Sedulous
Arboreal
Ludicrous
Terrible
"Abysmal" means "terrible" and dreadful. "Electric" can mean thrilling, exciting, or charged. "Ludicrous" means ridiculous, absurd. "Arboreal" means treelike, related to trees. "Sedulous" means hardworking.
Example Question #2364 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MUNIFICENT
Eligible
Bountiful
Placid
Tranquil
Prefatory
Bountiful
"Munificent" means "bountiful," generous, and bounteous. "Eligible" means qualified. "Tranquil" means placid, calm, and serene. A "preface" is an introduction.
Example Question #2365 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MEASLY
Archaic
Obsolete
Paltry
Confounded
Bucolic
Paltry
"Measly" means "paltry" or scant. "Archaic" and "obsolete" both mean outdated. "Bucolic" means rustic and rural. "Confounded" means bewildered and confused.
Example Question #2366 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MOTLEY
Bizarre
Adamant
Varied
Insufferable
Hardy
Varied
The adjective "motley" means varied, diverse, disparate. It is generally used to refer to a varied group of people. Additionally, "insufferable" means very annoying; "hardy" means tough; "bizarre" means weird, unusual; "adamant" means stubborn, obstinate, certain that something is true.
Example Question #2367 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WHOLESOME
Avid
Healthy
Duplicitous
Frivolous
Manifold
Healthy
Something "wholesome" is good for the health. "Frivolous" means fun and carefree. "Avid" is a word that means keen and eager, and "duplicitous" means deceitful or dishonest. "Manifold" means diverse and varied.
Example Question #2368 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARCANE
Abstruse
Levity
Brevity
Convivial
Decadent
Abstruse
"Arcane" means "abstruse" and esoteric. "Levity" means lightheartedness, while "brevity" means briefness. "Decadent" is a synonym for "depraved," and "convivial" is a synonym for cheerful and lively.
Example Question #2369 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MULTIFARIOUS
Diverse
Querulous
Homogeneous
Bigoted
Bucolic
Diverse
"Multifarious" is a synonym for "diverse" and varied. This is an antonym for "homogeneous." "Bigoted" means biased, and "querulous" means cranky and irritated. "Bucolic" is a synonym for rural and rustic.
Example Question #2370 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UBIQUITOUS
Evasive
Intuitive
Omnipresent
Elaborate
Elusive
Omnipresent
"Ubiquitous" and "omnipresent" both mean present everywhere. "Elaborate" is a synonym for complex, and "intuitive" means insightful. "Elusive" is a synonym for "evasive," or difficult to find/catch.
Example Question #2371 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABOMINABLE
Undeserving
Quixotic
Loathsome
Venerable
Wizened
Loathsome
The adjective "abominable" means horrible, gruesome, detestable and "loathsome." Additionally, "wizened" means weakened and wrinkled with age; "quixotic" means unrealistic, extremely impractical, based on romantic notions; "venerable" means deeply respected due to age and experience.
Example Question #2371 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RECONDITE
Haggard
Surreptitious
Spasmodic
Esoteric
Wholesome
Esoteric
The adjective "recondite" means (of knowledge) privileged and ancient. This is identical in meaning to useful vocabulary like "arcane," "abstruse," and "esoteric." All four of these words (recondite, abstruse, esoteric, and arcane) might appear on the test - all four relate to knowledge known to only a few people. Additionally, "haggard" means having the appearance of being tired and overworked; "spasmodic" means intermittent, erratic, occurring at irregular intervals; "wholesome" means good-natured, virtuous; "surreptitious" means secretive, clandestine.
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