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Example Question #629 :Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONTENTIOUS
Umbrage
Apathetic
有限公司ntroversial
Laden
Kinetic
有限公司ntroversial
“有争议的”是指causing disagreement, debatableorcontroversial. For clarification, "apathetic" meansnot caringorunemotional;"kinetic" is an adjective that meansrelating to movement, "laden" meansburdened, and "umbrage" isa feeling or resentment or offense.
Example Question #630 :Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PROFANE
Miserly
波尔ite
Vociferous
Disrespectful
Demanding
Disrespectful
"Profane" language isrude and disrespectful. For clarification, "miserly" meansnot generous;"vociferous" meansloud and vocal.
Example Question #21 :Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OUTLANDISH
Famous
Inspiring
Bizarre
Exquisite
有限公司mely
Bizarre
Something that is "outlandish" isbizarre and eccentric, so "bizarre," an adjective that meansstrange, is the correct answer. For clarification, "exquisite" meansverybeautiful, "comely" meansattractive, "inspiring" meansencouragingormotivating, and "famous" meanswell-knownorprominent.
Example Question #22 :Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SINISTER
Filthy
Sturdy
Stiff
Fearful
Evil
Evil
"Sinister" meansevilorharmful, so "evil" is the correct answer. None of the answer choices are close in meaning to "sinister": "fearful" meansbeing and appearing scared or frightened;"stiff" meansrigid and inflexible;“坚固”是指strong and robust;and "filthy" meansdirtyordisgusting.
Example Question #23 :Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PROSPEROUS
Detrimental
Shiny
Wealthy
Innocuous
Parsimonious
Wealthy
Someone who is "prosperous" iswealthy and successful, so "wealthy" is the correct answer. For clarification, "parsimonious" meansnot generous, and "innocuous" meansinnocentornot harmfuland is an antonym of "detrimental," which meanscausing harm.
Example Question #24 :Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RAVENOUS
Harmful
Harmless
Deleterious
Efficient
Starving
Starving
To be "ravenous" means to bevery hungry, so the correct answer is “starving,” which also meansvery hungry. For clarification, "deleterious" meansharmful, and "efficient" meanswell-organized.
Example Question #25 :Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BALMY
Harsh
有限公司wardly
Reflexive
Soothing
Fascinating
Soothing
If something is “balmy,” ithas the qualities of balm, so it issoothing. It can also be used to meancrazy or foolish. To clarify, “reflexive” meansdirected or turned back on itself;"cowardly” meansnot brave;“fascinating” meansinteresting;“harsh” meansunpleasant or unfair.
Example Question #26 :Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VENERABLE
Respected
Rotund
Dire
Defenseless
有限公司llude
Respected
If something is “venerable,” it isrespected or valued because of age. It is most similar in meaning to “respected.” To clarify the other terms, “collude” meansto secretly conspire or interact with others, often to do something illegal or dishonest;“rotund” meansround or fat;“dire” means可怕的或危险的.
Example Question #27 :Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BOURGEOIS
middle-class
comfortable
impoverished
a powder room
fancy
middle-class
Someone who is "bourgeois" isof the middle-class.
Example Question #28 :Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EFFICIENT
Effective
Arduous
Unreliable
Wasteful
Dull
Effective
"Efficient" meanseffective without being wasteful, so "effective" is the closest synonym.
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