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Example Question #1181 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABUNDANT
Abusive
Exclusive
Scarce
Bountiful
Limited
Bountiful
"Abundant" and "bountiful" are synonyms describing a plentiful supply or amount of something. The other words do not share this meaning, though they some may appear similar in spelling.
Example Question #1182 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLETHORA
Minute
Little
Miniature
Myriad
Small
Myriad
Although the words "plethora" and "myriad" are quite advanced vocabulary, notice that the meanings of the other answer choices are all so closely related that one can solve the problem through process of elimination. "Plethora" and "myriad" both refer to a huge, often excessive amount of something.
Example Question #1183 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AUSPICIOUS
Wry
Punctual
Cranky
Promising
Blurry
Promising
Something "auspicious" is promising or to one's advantage. "Wry" means dry, ironic, and sarcastic. "Punctual" means prompt or timely. "Blurry" and "unclear" are synonyms, as are "cranky" and "irritable."
Example Question #1184 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MYRIAD
Few
Several
Innumerable
Couple
Countable
Innumerable
"Myriad" and "innumerable" are synonyms referring to a quantity that is too large to count. The other answer choices all share a similar meaning, referring to quantities that can be counted. Consider that the word "few" is really an antonym of the word "myriad."
Example Question #1181 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NUMERICAL
Enlightened
Categorical
Illuminated
Brilliant
Blossoming
Categorical
"Numerical" and "categorical" are closest in meaning as they refer to a manner of organizing information. The other words are completely unrelated in meaning. "Brilliant," "enlightened," and "illuminated" are all closely related in meaning. "Blossoming" is not at all related in meaning to the word "numerical." Simple process of elimination can help one arrive at the correct answer when dealing with tricky words that are not obviously synonymous.
Example Question #1186 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADVANTAGEOUS
Excellent
Imminent
Beneficial
Inebriated
Peachy
Beneficial
"Advantageous" and "beneficial" are synonyms. "Peachy" means fine and excellent. "Inebriated" means drunk and intoxicated. "Imminent" means impending. "Excellent" means superb, very good.
Example Question #1187 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABYSMAL
Ludicrous
Arboreal
Electric
Terrible
Sedulous
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 #1188 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MUNIFICENT
Placid
Bountiful
Eligible
Prefatory
Tranquil
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.
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