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Example Question #11 :年代ynonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
年代ynonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FLAGRANT
Obvious
Knowledgable
Exuberant
Hidden
Flimsy
Obvious
"Flagrant" meansobviousorunconcealed, so "obvious" is the correct answer. "Hidden" is an antonym of "flagrant"; it means不obviousorconcealed. "Knowledgable" meansknowing a large amount of information about a certain subjectorsmart. "Flimsy" meansfragileoreasily broken. "Exuberant" meansexcitedorlively.
Example Question #12 :年代ynonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
年代ynonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DOUBTFUL
体贴的
Affable
Proper
愉快的
Uncertain
Uncertain
"Doubtful" meanshesitant,unsure, or不likely true, so "uncertain," an adjective that meanshesitantorunsure是正确的答案。没有其他的答案choices are close in meaning to "doubtful" and "uncertain": "affable" meansfriendly and easy to get along with; "pleasant" meansproviding joy or happiness; "considerate" meanskind and thoughtful; and "proper" meanssuitableorcorrect.
Example Question #13 :年代ynonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
年代ynonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
ABSURD
Ridiculous
Detached
Amiable
Vague
年代hocked
Ridiculous
"Absurd" meansunreasonable or ridiculous. "Amiable" meansfriendly. "Shocked" meansto be surprised. "Detached" means不connected or unconcerned. "Vague" means不clear or hard to understand.
Example Question #14 :年代ynonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
年代ynonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
UNDERSTOOD
Tacit
Purported
Adjunct
Relayed
Confounded
Tacit
The word "understood" meansimplied but not stated. "Tacit" is the best answer choice because it has a similar definition:understood without being openly expressed.Considering the other choices, "confound" meansto surprise or confuse,"purport" meansto profess or claim,"relay" meansto deliver(as in "to relay a message"), and "adjunct" meanssomething that is added to something else but is unessential.
Example Question #2291 :年代ynonyms
年代elect the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BLATANT
Expected
Patent
Terrible
Blaring
年代ubtle
Patent
"Blatant" is an adjective meaningdone in a shameless mannerwhen referring to bad behavior, andovert and obviousin other instances. So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something likeobvious. Since "patent" can meanobviouswhen used as an adjective, "patent" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "blatant" and the correct answer.
Example Question #16 :年代ynonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
年代elect the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FAR-FETCHED
Operational
Languishing
Proportionate
Improbable
Expected
Improbable
“Far-fetched” is an adjective that meansimplausible, so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something likeunlikely. That means that “expected” cannot be the correct answer, because “expected” meansthought of as likely to occur, making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “far-fetched.” “Improbable,” however, is an adjective that means either不likely to occur or be true, and because “improbable” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “far-fetched,” “improbable” is the correct answer.
Example Question #17 :年代ynonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
年代elect the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONFOUNDING
Ponderous
Benevolent
Noteworthy
Puzzling
体贴的
Puzzling
“Confounding” meansconfusing or puzzling,so "puzzling" is the correct answer. For clarification, "ponderous" meansvery sloworoverelaborate;"不eworthy" meanssignificant; "benevolent" meanspossessing a good or virtuous nature; and "considerate" meansthoughtful.
Example Question #18 :年代ynonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
年代elect the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTENTIOUS
ill-timed
controversial
forgiving
renowned
remarkable
controversial
"Contentious" meanslikely to cause argument, or controversial.
Example Question #19 :年代ynonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
年代elect the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIABLE
Influential
Courageous
Manifold
Feasible
Tremendous
Feasible
"Viable" meansrealistic and capable of meeting with success, or "feasible."
Example Question #20 :年代ynonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
年代elect the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
年代ALIENT
Flavorful
年代alty
Elegant
Corporeal
年代ignificant
年代ignificant
“Salient” meanssignificantor不iceable. For clarification, "corporeal" meansconcerning bodily things (especially in contrast to spiritual things)and "elegant" meanssophisticated and graceful.
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