Verbal Ability - Synonyms - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Synonyms - Section 2 (Q.No. 54)
Directions to Solve
In each of the sentences given below a word is printed in bold. Below it four choices are given. Pick up the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printer in bold and can replaces it without altering the meaning of the sentence.
54.
The small boy was able to give a graphic description of the thief.
Discussion:
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Kinhly said:
9 years ago
Of a picture, memory, etc. : seeming like real life because it is very clear, bright, or detailed very bright in colour.
Full Definition
1. of a colour : very strong : very high in chroma.
2. Having the appearance of vigorous life or freshness : lively <a vivid sketch>.
3. Producing a strong or clear impression on the senses : sharp, intense; specifically : producing distinct mental images <a vivid description>.
4. acting clearly and vigorously <a vivid imagination>.
synonyms see graphic.
viv.id.ly ->adverb.
viv.id.ness ->noun.
Examples
vivid language that made the scene come alive in my mind.
Origin: Latin vividus, from vivere to live " more at quick.
First use: 1634
Synonyms: delineated, pictorial, picturesque, visual, graphic.
Full Definition
1. of a colour : very strong : very high in chroma.
2. Having the appearance of vigorous life or freshness : lively <a vivid sketch>.
3. Producing a strong or clear impression on the senses : sharp, intense; specifically : producing distinct mental images <a vivid description>.
4. acting clearly and vigorously <a vivid imagination>.
synonyms see graphic.
viv.id.ly ->adverb.
viv.id.ness ->noun.
Examples
vivid language that made the scene come alive in my mind.
Origin: Latin vividus, from vivere to live " more at quick.
First use: 1634
Synonyms: delineated, pictorial, picturesque, visual, graphic.
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Vinay r singh said:
2 decades ago
Vivid can't be resemble to graphic in the sentence. Vivid means something bright. detailed discription may be the answer.
Shruti shradha said:
1 decade ago
Vivid also mean brilliant and to present in clear and striking manner so it can go.
Piyush said:
1 decade ago
Adjective. Graphical - picturesque - vivid.
Ayush Bilala said:
1 decade ago
Vivid = life-like, lively or clear. :)
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