Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Degree, Intensity, Power, and Importance - ISEE Lower Level Verbal Reasoning
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FEEBLE
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FEEBLE
The closest word in meaning to "feeble" is "frail_."_ If someone or something is "feeble," it means that it is frail or weakened.
The closest word in meaning to "feeble" is "frail_."_ If someone or something is "feeble," it means that it is frail or weakened.
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VITAL
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VITAL
The word "vital" means absolutely necessary. "Necessary" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "vital."
The word "vital" means absolutely necessary. "Necessary" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "vital."
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FEEBLE
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FEEBLE
"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.
"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.
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SIGNIFICANT
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SIGNIFICANT
The word "significant" means important. The best choice is "important," as it is a part of the definition of "significant." Considering the other choices, "focus," when used as a noun, means center point, careful attention,or concentration, a "sign" is a notice that bears a message, and "combined" means joined together.
The word "significant" means important. The best choice is "important," as it is a part of the definition of "significant." Considering the other choices, "focus," when used as a noun, means center point, careful attention,or concentration, a "sign" is a notice that bears a message, and "combined" means joined together.
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Severe
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Severe
Severe is defined as something that is unnecessarily extreme, which can also define harsh.
Severe is defined as something that is unnecessarily extreme, which can also define harsh.
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ESSENTIAL
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ESSENTIAL
Something that is essential is needed; it is something you cannot do without. To further help you, irate means very angry; compassionate means loving; edible means able to be eaten; visible means able to be seen.
Something that is essential is needed; it is something you cannot do without. To further help you, irate means very angry; compassionate means loving; edible means able to be eaten; visible means able to be seen.
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HEARTY
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HEARTY
Hearty means strong and healthy. To further help you, wise means very smart, able to make good decisions; benevolent means good-natured; malevolent means wicked-natured; benevolent and malevolent are antonyms of one another; visible means able to be seen.
Hearty means strong and healthy. To further help you, wise means very smart, able to make good decisions; benevolent means good-natured; malevolent means wicked-natured; benevolent and malevolent are antonyms of one another; visible means able to be seen.
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FEEBLE
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FEEBLE
"Feeble" means weak or ineffectual. To further help you, "robust," "sturdy," and "brawny" are synonyms and all mean strong.
"Feeble" means weak or ineffectual. To further help you, "robust," "sturdy," and "brawny" are synonyms and all mean strong.
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DOMINANT
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DOMINANT
"Dominant" means in control, in charge, on top.
"Dominant" means in control, in charge, on top.
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ABSOLUTE
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ABSOLUTE
"Absolute" is defined as unquestionable, such as when describing a king’s absolute authority. The best match, "supreme," means having the final (unquestionable) say in things or of the highest rank in some category. So, "supreme" is the correct answer.
"Absolute" is defined as unquestionable, such as when describing a king’s absolute authority. The best match, "supreme," means having the final (unquestionable) say in things or of the highest rank in some category. So, "supreme" is the correct answer.
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VITAL
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VITAL
Anything that is "vital" is absolutely required for a certain process or goal. For example, food and water are vital ingredients for human survival. "Necessary," or needed, is a strong synonym of "vital," while both "powerless" and "agreeable" are unrelated. Finally, perhaps you are unfamiliar with the final choice, "superfluous." This word simply means extra or unnecessary, which is the exact opposite of the choice we want to pick.
Anything that is "vital" is absolutely required for a certain process or goal. For example, food and water are vital ingredients for human survival. "Necessary," or needed, is a strong synonym of "vital," while both "powerless" and "agreeable" are unrelated. Finally, perhaps you are unfamiliar with the final choice, "superfluous." This word simply means extra or unnecessary, which is the exact opposite of the choice we want to pick.
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EXTREME
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EXTREME
Something "extreme" is something that exists to a high degree. For example, extreme heat is very hot—at a high degree of heat. Extreme anger is a large amount of anger. The general idea of being extreme is this kind of largeness or greatness of amount. Thus, the best option is "enormous." None of the other options are synonymous with the idea of being of a large size or to a great degree.
Something "extreme" is something that exists to a high degree. For example, extreme heat is very hot—at a high degree of heat. Extreme anger is a large amount of anger. The general idea of being extreme is this kind of largeness or greatness of amount. Thus, the best option is "enormous." None of the other options are synonymous with the idea of being of a large size or to a great degree.
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VIRULENT
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VIRULENT
"Virulent" means strong, extremely lethal and poisonous. The closest answer then is "toxic" which means poisonous. To provide further help, "beneficial" means helpful; "obsolete" means no longer used, no longer needed.
"Virulent" means strong, extremely lethal and poisonous. The closest answer then is "toxic" which means poisonous. To provide further help, "beneficial" means helpful; "obsolete" means no longer used, no longer needed.
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IMPROVED
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IMPROVED
When you "improve" something you make that thing "better." So these two words are clearly synonyms. "Worse" is an antonym to improved. "Friendlier" and "calmer are both statements of improvement but apply only to a person's (or animal's) disposition.
When you "improve" something you make that thing "better." So these two words are clearly synonyms. "Worse" is an antonym to improved. "Friendlier" and "calmer are both statements of improvement but apply only to a person's (or animal's) disposition.
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TRIFLING
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TRIFLING
"Trifling," when used as an adjective, means "unimportant or trivial." So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "unimportant." "Important" is the opposite of "unimportant," so it can't be the correct answer, but "petty" means "of little importance; trivial," "characterized by an undue concern for trivial matters, esp. in a small-minded or spiteful way" when used to describe behavior, or "of secondary or lesser importance, rank, or scale; minor." Because "petty" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "trifling," "petty" is the correct answer.
"Trifling," when used as an adjective, means "unimportant or trivial." So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "unimportant." "Important" is the opposite of "unimportant," so it can't be the correct answer, but "petty" means "of little importance; trivial," "characterized by an undue concern for trivial matters, esp. in a small-minded or spiteful way" when used to describe behavior, or "of secondary or lesser importance, rank, or scale; minor." Because "petty" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "trifling," "petty" is the correct answer.
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A synonym of "feeble" is .
A synonym of "feeble" is .
"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.
"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.
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A synonym of "drastic" is .
A synonym of "drastic" is .
Drastic means likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect, and can mean radical or "extreme."
Drastic means likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect, and can mean radical or "extreme."
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A synonym of "futile" is .
A synonym of "futile" is .
"Futile" is an adjective that means "incapable of producing any useful result; pointless." So, we need to pick out an adjective that means something like "pointless." "Successful," then, cannot be the correct answer, because "successful" is an adjective that can mean "accomplishing an aim or purpose," making it an antonym, not a synonym, of "futile." "Useless," however, is an adjective that can mean "not fulfilling or not expected to achieve the intended purpose or desired outcome," and because "useless" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "futile," "useless" is the correct answer.
"Futile" is an adjective that means "incapable of producing any useful result; pointless." So, we need to pick out an adjective that means something like "pointless." "Successful," then, cannot be the correct answer, because "successful" is an adjective that can mean "accomplishing an aim or purpose," making it an antonym, not a synonym, of "futile." "Useless," however, is an adjective that can mean "not fulfilling or not expected to achieve the intended purpose or desired outcome," and because "useless" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "futile," "useless" is the correct answer.
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Major
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Major
"Major" means important.
"Major" means important.
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INFLUENTIAL
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INFLUENTIAL
"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.
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"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."
"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.
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"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."
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