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Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Degree, Intensity, Power, And Importance
A synonym of "feeble" is __________.
minute
problematic
weak
fancy
strong
weak
"Feeble" is an adjective that can mean "lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness," "faint" when referring to a sound, "lacking strength of character," or "failing to convince or impress." So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "lacking strength." That means that "strong" can't be the correct answer, because "strong" is an antonym of a word that means "lacking strength." "Weak," however, means "lacking the power to perform physically demanding tasks; lacking physical strength and energy." Because "weak" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "feeble," it is the correct answer.
Example Question #481 : 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.
INFLUENTIAL
Approving
Cautious
Important
Miraculous
Important
"Influential" means having a powerful effect on people or events. "Important," which means significant or valuable, is closest in meaning to "influential," so it is the correct answer.
Incorrect answers:
"Miraculous" means inexplicable or occurring through or as if through divine intervention, as in the sentence, "The sick child made a miraculous recovery that the doctors did not think was possible."
"Approving" means thinking favorably of, as in the sentence, "The teacher had an approving look on her face as she told the students she was proud of their hard work."
"Cautious" means careful, as in the sentence, "You must be cautious when you cross the busy street."
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Degree, Intensity, Power, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AUTHORITATIVE
Commanding
Rule
Power
Light
Commanding
The word "authoritative" means trustworthy or self-assured and commanding. So, the best answer choice is "commanding."" "Power" is not the best choice because it is a noun that refers to the strength of something. Since "authoritative" is an adjective, the answer must also be an adjective.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Degree, Intensity, Power, And Importance
Select the synonym.
Severe
Soft
Harsh
Distant
Major
Kind
Harsh
Severe is defined as something that is unnecessarily extreme, which can also define harsh.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Degree, Intensity, Power, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FEEBLE
Revert
Avalanche
Banquet
Saunter
Weak
Weak
"Feeble" means lacking strength because of age or sickness. Weak also means not strong, so "weak" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, to "saunter" means to walk slowly, at a relaxed pace, to "revert" means to return to a previous state, an "avalanche" is a dangerous event in which snow and rocks fall quickly down the side of a mountain, and a "banquet" is a large meal or a feast.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Degree, Intensity, Power, And Importance
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
FEEBLE
Brawny
Sturdy
Strong
Weak
Robust
Weak
"Feeble" means weak or ineffectual. To further help you, "robust," "sturdy," and "brawny" are synonyms and all mean strong.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Degree, Intensity, Power, And Importance
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
DOMINANT
Under pressure
In charge
Lost at sea
Under control
Feeling sick
In charge
"Dominant" means in control, in charge, on top.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Degree, Intensity, Power, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTENSE
Interior
Spectacular
Extreme
Burning
Hateful
Extreme
When something is "intense," it is very strong. For instance, "intense emotions" are strong emotions, and "intense heat" is very hot. When we increase the "intensity" of something, we make it to be more extreme—stronger, louder, brighter, and so forth. The best option provided is "extreme," which means to a high degree. This is similar in meaning to "intense."
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Degree, Intensity, Power, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FEEBLE
Flexible
Soft-spoken
Powerful
Anxious
Frail
Frail
The closest word in meaning to "feeble" is "frail." If someone or something is "feeble," it means that it is frail or weakened.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Degree, Intensity, Power, And Importance
A synonym of "drastic" is __________.
mean
particular
extreme
dangerous
aggressive
extreme
Drastic means likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect, and can mean radical or "extreme."
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