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Example Question #663 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Raw
Brave
Dull
Dim
Uncooked
Annual
Uncooked
"Raw" means uncooked.
Example Question #264 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Which word could have similar meaning to the one that is underlined in the sentence?
They sought a malleable metal that they could work into the desired shape.
ugly
rare
pliable
rigid
shiny
pliable
"Malleable" means ductile or pliable, meaning capable of being shaped.
Example Question #665 : Synonyms
Sturdy
Empty
Helpful
Small
Strong
Broken
Strong
Sturdy means strong.
Example Question #1306 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase which is most similar to the word in capital letters
FLIMSY
Not welcome
Not accepted
Not friendly
Not calm
Not sturdy
Not sturdy
"Flimsy" means not strong, not reliable, or not sturdy, so "not sturdy" is the correct answer. To help you, "sturdy" means powerful, well-supported, or unlikely to fall over.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
DURABLE
Dictate
Shiplike
Long-lasting
Dried
Challenging
Long-lasting
“Durable” means staying strong and in good condition over a long period of time, so "long-lasting" is the correct answer.
Example Question #661 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ROBUST
Unhealhty
Fragile
Hearty
Mediocre
Weak
Hearty
"Robust" and "hearty" both refer to being strong and healthy.
Example Question #1311 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BRITTLE
Sturdy
Normal
Calm
Nautical
Fragile
Fragile
Something that is "brittle" is not strong and easily broken. So, "fragile," a word that means easily broken, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "brittle": "sturdy" means strong or difficult to break and is an opposite, or antonym, of "brittle"; "normal" means standard or ordinary; "calm" means peaceful or unworried; and "nautical" means having to do with the sea or the ocean.
Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
STABLE
Cruel
Diabolical
Wicked
Steady
Imbalanced
Steady
“Stable” means steady when standing, although it is most commonly used to mean just steady; so, the correct answer is "steady." None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "stable": “wicked” and “diabolical” both mean evil; “cruel” means mean and unkind; and “imbalanced” means not balanced or not equal.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: select the word that most closely matches.
Hidden
Visible
Invisible
Open
Clear
Bright
Invisible
Hidden and invisible both relate to something being out of sight.
Example Question #8 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Which is a synonym for frigid?
None of the other answer choices
Accepted
Warm
Loving
Cold
Cold
"Frigid" and "cold" both can be used as a response to the weather or a greeting. An example would be, "It is extremely frigid today."
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