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Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Truth, Existence, And Understanding
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CREDIBLE
Sound
Astounding
Able
Believe
Sound
The word "credible" means believable or true. The best choice is "sound" as it means true when it is used as an adjective. "Believe" is closely related to the word "credble" but cannot be the correct choice since "believe" is a verb while "credible" is an adjective. The other choices are unrelated. When none of the answer choices seem obviously correct to you, remember to consider their secondary definitions.
Example Question #522 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ACCURATE
General
Precise
Uncertain
Incorrect
Precise
The correct answer is "precise." "Precise" and "accurate" are synonyms because both mean exact. The other words do not mean "accurate."
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Truth, Existence, And Understanding
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SKEPTICAL
True
Trite
Suspicious
Sketch
Suspicious
The word "skeptical" means having doubt. "Suspicious" also means having doubt. Therefore, "suspicious" is the best choice, as "suspicious" and "skeptical" have the same definition. Considering the other choices, "sketch" means draw quickly, "true" means real, and "trite" means unoriginal.
Example Question #521 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ABSURD
Practical
Reasonable
Logical
Ridiculous
Ridiculous
The correct answer is "ridiculous." "Absurd" and "ridiculous" both mean out of the ordinary or unusual, to the point of possibly being funny. The others words are all antonyms of "absurd."
Example Question #182 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CREDIBLE
Daring
Sociable
Reliable
Doable
Reliable
"Credible" means believable or trustworthy. The best choice is "reliable" because it also means trustworthy. Considering the other choices, "doable" means able to be done, "sociable" means friendly, and "daring" means courageous.
Example Question #183 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DUBIOUS
Double
Wrong
Doubtful
Hasty
Doubtful
The word "dubious" means doubtful or untrustworthy. The best choice is "doubtful" because it is part of the definition of "dubious." Considering the other choices, "double" means two of something, "wrong" means not correct, and "hasty" means quick.
Example Question #352 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
OBSCURE
Hide
Reveal
Depict
Show
Display
Hide
Obscure can be used as a verb or an adjective. As an adjective, it means hard to understand; as a verb, it means to hide. To further help you, reveal means to make known; display means to show; depict means to represent.
Example Question #184 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
INCOHERENT
Unable to be understood
Unable to be happy
Unable to be employed
Unable to be killed
Unable to get married
Unable to be understood
"Incoherent" describes someone or something that is unable to be understood.
Example Question #185 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
PERSUASIVE
False
Extraordinary
Convincing
Weak
Convincing
"Persuasive" is an adjective that means good at convincing others to adopt your viewpoint. So, the answer choice closest in meaning to "persuasive" is "convincing," an adjective that means capable of causing someone to believe that something is true or real. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "persuasive": "weak" means lacking power; "false" means not true; and "extraordinary" means very unusual or remarkable.
Example Question #186 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AUTHENTIC
Genuine
Fraudulent
Striated
Flagrant
Genuine
If an object is "authentic," it actually is what it is supposed to be as opposed to fake. For example, if a dinosaur bone found at a dig site is found to be authentic, then it truly is a dinosaur bone and not a hoax. "Fraudulent" is clearly wrong, since it is synonymous with "fake" and therefore an antonym. "Striated" means striped and "flagrant" means conspicuous or bold, especially when referring to an offense; these words are also improper choices. Our final answer, the correct one, is "genuine," which means real or authentic.
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