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Synonyms

11+ Verbal Reasoning, topic 2.2.1

Synoynms

In synonym questions, you will be asked to select a word that is closest in meaning to the one that you are given.

Example

Example

  • JOYFUL
  • (giddy, brave, nervous, happy)
What does 'joyful' mean?

What does 'joyful' mean?

  • Joyful means feeling great pleasure.
  • E.g. The joyful music lightened the mood.
Giddy

Giddy

  • Giddy means dizzy.
  • So giddy is NOT similar in meaning to JOYFUL.
Brave

Brave

  • Brave means not scared of danger.
  • So brave is NOT similar in meaning to JOYFUL.
Nervous

Nervous

  • Nervous means worried.
  • So nervous is NOT similar in meaning to JOYFUL.
Happy

Happy

  • Happy means feeling pleased about something.
  • So happy IS similar in meaning to JOYFUL.
The answer

The answer

  • JOYFUL
  • (giddy, brave, nervous, happy)

Test yourself on Synonyms

  • Which word is most similar in meaning to PERFECT?

  • Which word is most similar in meaning to SIMPLE?

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