Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, and Sensory Imagery - SSAT Upper Level: Verbal
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DIAPHANOUS
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"Diaphanous" is a word used to describe something that is filmy, transparent, light, or airy; so, the synonym is "sheer," in the sense of a cloth that is sheer, meaning you can see through it.
"Diaphanous" is a word used to describe something that is filmy, transparent, light, or airy; so, the synonym is "sheer," in the sense of a cloth that is sheer, meaning you can see through it.
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DERELICT
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“Derelict” is an adjective used to describe something that is deserted, neglected or broken down. Synonyms include rundown, dilapidated, ruined, abandoned etc.
“Derelict” is an adjective used to describe something that is deserted, neglected or broken down. Synonyms include rundown, dilapidated, ruined, abandoned etc.
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TEPID
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Tepid means lukewarm.
Tepid means lukewarm.
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ARID
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Arid means dry.
Arid means dry.
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ARID
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Arid means extremely dry.
Arid means extremely dry.
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LITHE
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“Lithe” means flexible and/or graceful, so "graceful" is the correct answer. For clarification, "portly" means fat, and "cantankerous" means bad-tempered.
“Lithe” means flexible and/or graceful, so "graceful" is the correct answer. For clarification, "portly" means fat, and "cantankerous" means bad-tempered.
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NEBULOUS
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“Nebulous” means murky or indistinct. For clarification, "morose" means very sad; "nefarious" means wicked or infamous.
“Nebulous” means murky or indistinct. For clarification, "morose" means very sad; "nefarious" means wicked or infamous.
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VISCOUS
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"Viscous" means thick and sticky. The best answer choice is "syrupy."
"Viscous" means thick and sticky. The best answer choice is "syrupy."
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NEBULOUS
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"Nebulous" means vague, indistinct, or cloudy.
"Nebulous" means vague, indistinct, or cloudy.
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Immaculate
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Immaculate
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"Immaculate" means clean. Odious means extremely unpleasant; rancid means rotten; malodorous means bad odor; and trite means overused.
"Immaculate" means clean. Odious means extremely unpleasant; rancid means rotten; malodorous means bad odor; and trite means overused.
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Radiant
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Radiant
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"Radiant" means bright; gloomy and sullen means dark or depressing; abundant means a lot; disrespectful means rude or impolite.
"Radiant" means bright; gloomy and sullen means dark or depressing; abundant means a lot; disrespectful means rude or impolite.
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PERCEPTIBLE
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"Perceptible" means able to be noticed, or detectable.
"Perceptible" means able to be noticed, or detectable.
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DERELICT
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"Derelict" means run-down.
"Derelict" means run-down.
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DILAPIDATED
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"Dilapidated" means worn-down or in a state of disrepair.
"Dilapidated" means worn-down or in a state of disrepair.
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FLACCID
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"Flaccid" means limp.
"Flaccid" means limp.
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TRANSPARENT
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"Transparent" means clear.
"Transparent" means clear.
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DELICATE
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"Delicate" means fragile.
"Delicate" means fragile.
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PELLUCID
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"Pellucid" means clear or transparent. The root word "lucere" means to shine in Latin. So, the best answer choice is "clear."
"Pellucid" means clear or transparent. The root word "lucere" means to shine in Latin. So, the best answer choice is "clear."
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TANGIBLE
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Tangible means real, perceptible by touch, or physical.
Tangible means real, perceptible by touch, or physical.
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RADIANT
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"Radiant" means luminous, or "beaming."
"Radiant" means luminous, or "beaming."
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