Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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Absent

Missing

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Present

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Friend

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Sleepy

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Trick

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Explanation

Absent means not present or missing.

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Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ACCURATE

Exact

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Fast

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Imprecise

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Slow

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Timely

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Explanation

"Accurate" means correctly measured, exact, or precise, so "exact" is the correct answer. To help you, "imprecise" means not accurate, and "timely" means occurring at the right time.

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Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

LITTLE

Miniature

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Colossal

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Figurine

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Lost

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Urban

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Explanation

"Little" means small, and since "miniature" is defined as small or smaller than a regular-sized version of something, "miniature" is the best answer choice! To help you determine the correct answer, take a look at the prefix of miniature, which is "mini-" meaning small. "Colossal" is also an antonym of "little."

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Each of the following questions consists of one word followed by five words or phrases. Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

VITAL

Important

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Vexed

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Extreme

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Flood

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Interior

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Explanation

VITAL means significant or important.

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Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PROBABLE

Likely

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Interesting

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Uninteresting

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Mediocre

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Unlikely

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Explanation

Something that is “probable” is likely to happen. “Probable” is the opposite of “unlikely”; “Interesting” means exciting or holding one's attention; and “mediocre” means average when higher quality was expected.

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Each of the following questions consists of one word followed by five words or phrases. You are to select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

EQUITABLE

fair

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ambiguous

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unique

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level

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uniform

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Explanation

"Equitable" means equal and fair.

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Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CONTAGIOUS

Transmissible

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Fickle

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Irritable

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Quirky

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Harmless

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Explanation

"Contagious" often describes diseases and means able to be passed from one person to another. "Transmissible" means able to be transmitted from one person to another, so "transmissible" is the correct answer.

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Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

WEARY

Tired

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Broken

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Shy

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Defeated

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Somber

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Explanation

If you are “weary,” you are tired, so "tired" is the correct answer. It is important not to confuse weary with "wary," which means cautious or on your guard. To help you, “somber” means sad or melancholy. “Defeated” and “broken” can mean the same thing, which is beaten and feeling like there is nothing left for you to do.

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Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

SEVERE

Serious

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Calm

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Excellent

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Hail

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Concern

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Explanation

"Severe" means very bad or very serious, so "serious" is the best match. "Calm" is the opposite, meaning free from disturbance, "excellent" means great or fantastic, "hail" is a weather phenomenon in which small lumps of ice fall from the sky, and "concern" is a feeling of sympathy.

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Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word?

The elegant bracelet shimmered in the moonlight.

fancy

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ugly

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boring

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dull

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None of the above

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Explanation

"Fancy" could be substituted into the sentence to maintain a similar meaning.