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Example Question #1 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
A synonym of "magnificent" is . . .
unrealistic
spectacular
loud
average
subpar
spectacular
"Magnificent" is an adjective that means either "impressively beautiful, elaborate, or extravagant; striking" or "very good; excellent." So, we need to pick out an adjective that means something like "impressive," "striking," or "excellent." Neither "average" nor "subpar" can be the correct answer, then, because "average" means "of the usual or ordinary standard, level, or quantity" when used as an adjective, and "subpar" means "below an average level." "Spectacular," however, is an adjective that can mean "beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way," and because "spectacular" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "magnificent," "spectacular" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?
You did anoutstandingjob on you last exam.
horrible
None of the other answers
awful
exceptional
terrible
exceptional
"Outstanding" and "exceptional" would keep the meaning of the sentence.
Example Question #635 :Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SUPER
Sad
Old
Poor
Average
Excellent
Excellent
"Super" is an adjective that meansexcellent, so "excellent" is the correct answer.
Example Question #636 :Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRECIOUS
Valuable
Free
Lost
Common
Strange
Valuable
"Precious" is an adjective that meansvaluable,so "valuable" is the correct answer.
Example Question #2 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Which word can replace the underlined word?
It was soawfulhow sick he became.
excellent
wonderful
impressive
terrible
None of the above
terrible
"Terrible" can replace "awful" in the sentence to maintain the correct meaning.
Example Question #3 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NOURISHING
Beneficial
Chaotic
Excellent
Harmful
Foggy
Beneficial
Something that is nourishingprovides energyor isbeneficialin some other way, so "beneficial," an adjective that meanshelpful, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "nourishing": "harmful" is an opposite of "nourishing" and meansdamagingordetrimental; "foggy" meansmistyormurky; "chaotic" meansdisorderly; and "excellent" meansextremely good.
Example Question #4 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MAGNIFICENT
Cowardly
Bowl
Beautiful
Tenacious
Horrible
Beautiful
"Magnificent" meansimpressively gorgeousorawe-inspiring, so "beautiful" (which is a synonym of "gorgeous") is the best answer! Additionally, "horrible" is a loose antonym, or opposite, of "magnificent."
Example Question #5 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
WONDERFUL
Hideous
Pessimistic
Discouraging
Boring
Fantastic
Fantastic
"Wonderful" is defined asinspiring delight, admiration, or pleasure. "Fantastic" can have a similar definition, which isof very great excellence. All of the other answer choices are predominantly negative in meaning, thus "fantastic" is the best answer choice!
Example Question #6 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
Abnormal
Fertile
Luxurious
Effective
Unusual
Humorous
Unusual
"Abnormal" meansunusual; Fertile refers to good soil for growing plants; Luxurious refers to items of high quality and value; Effective means efficient; and Humorous means funny.
Example Question #4 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Average
Brave
Creative
Spectacular
Different
Ordinary
Ordinary
"Average" meanscommon or ordinary.
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