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Example Questions
Example Question #791 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELICATE
Confused
Fragile
Sturdy
Effective
Supportive
Fragile
"Delicate" means fragile.
Example Question #792 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRANSPARENT
Mature
Foggy
Muddy
Clear
Commendable
Clear
"Transparent" means clear.
Example Question #841 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLACCID
Sturdy
Limp
Gourmet
Sociable
Fortunate
Limp
"Flaccid" means limp.
Example Question #801 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DILAPIDATED
Disrepair
Efficient
Hard-working
Courageous
Transparent
Disrepair
"Dilapidated" means worn-down or in a state of disrepair.
Example Question #802 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DERELICT
Gloomy
Renovated
Scholarly
Run-down
Transparent
Run-down
"Derelict" means run-down.
Example Question #841 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
MOTLEY
surprising
manufactured
dangerous
varied
particular
varied
"Motley" means varied in appearance or character.
Example Question #842 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TANGIBLE
Emotional
Serious
Warm
Tropical
Physical
Physical
Tangible means real, perceptible by touch, or physical.
Example Question #843 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INFLAMMABLE
Fireproof
Glowing
Flame
Flammable
Hazardous
Flammable
The answer is "inflammable." The prefix "in-" can mean not, but it is not used this way in the word "inflammable." "Inflammable" and "flammable" are synonyms that both mean easily set on fire. Considering that "fireproof" means resistant to catching fire, "hazardous" means dangerous, a "flame" is burning gas or a glow of light, and "glowing" means producing a little bit of light, "inflammable" is the best choice.
Example Question #844 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TEPID
Hot-tempered
Flavorful
Petite
Lukewarm
Wet
Lukewarm
Tepid is used to describe something that's only slightly warm: "A cup of tepid tea."
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GARISH
Severe
Frightening
Delightful
Proper
Lurid
Lurid
"Garish" means too bright and showy, and the correct answer "lurid" means having a color so bright that it is unpleasant. The other choices do not have similar definitions: "delightful" means fun and joyful, "proper" means appropriate, "severe" means harsh, and "frightening" means scary.
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