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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
Spasmodic
Wholesome
Surreptitious
Esoteric
Haggard
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.
Example Question #2372 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRANDIOSE
Uncouth
Resplendent
Luminary
Circumspect
Supercilious
Resplendent
The adjective "grandiose" means magnificent, imposing, and majestic (particularly in an unnecessarily exaggerated fashion). This is closest in meaning to "resplendent" which means spectacular, splendid, brilliant. Additionally, "uncouth" means (of a person) rude and uncivilized, vulgar and unrefined; "luminary" means notable or famous within a particular area; "circumspect" means thoughtful and cautious; "supercilious" means arrogant, acting as if one thinks one is better than others, haughty and patronizing.
Example Question #2374 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LURID
Sensational
Trite
Banal
Maudlin
Impecunious
Sensational
"Lurid" and "sensational" are synonyms, as are "maudlin" and "sentimental." "Trite" means banal, and "impecunious" means impoverished.
Example Question #2375 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCHOATE
Nascent
Abstract
Esoteric
Concrete
Laborious
Nascent
"Inchoate" and "nascent" both mean not fully formed. "Laborious" means arduous and difficult, and "esoteric" means abstruse. "Abstract" and "concrete" are antonyms.
Example Question #2376 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADULTERATED
Execrable
Contaminated
Laconic
Distraught
Disreputable
Contaminated
"Adulterated" means "contaminated," tainted, and impure. "Execrable" is a synonym for "dreadful," and "laconic" is a synonym for "terse." "Distraught" means distressed. "Disreputable" means notorious.
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