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Example Question #392 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMMINENT
Sympathetic
Adverse
Logical
Contrary
Impending
Impending
"Imminent" is defined as likely to occur at any moment, and "impending" is defined as about to happen. These similar definitions make the two words synonyms.
Example Question #393 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ERRATIC
Tacit
Rational
True
Irregular
Flagrant
Irregular
The word "erratic" means constantly changing or having no certain state. "Irregular" is the best choice because it has a related definition—not regular. Considering the other choices, "true" means accurately reflecting things as they are or correct, "rational" means agreeable to reason, "tacit" means understood without being said, and "flagrant" means brazen or done without care for the obviousness with which one is breaking rules.
Example Question #1301 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JUVENILE
Childish
Wily
Portentous
Fluffy
Variegated
Childish
"Juvenile” means immature and behaving like a child or young in age, so "childish" is the correct answer. "Variegated" means containing many different colors, especially in a stripe-like pattern; "portentous" means ominous; and "wily" means clever and sneaky.
Example Question #1302 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AUSPICIOUS
transitory
permanent
favorable
exuberant
orthodox
favorable
“Auspicious” means favorable or lucky, so "favorable" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, “exuberant” means excited and enthusiastic; “permanent” means lasting or unable to be erased; “transitory” means temporary or not permanent; and “orthodox” means conventional or abiding by a given set of rules.
Example Question #1311 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STATIONARY
Unmoving
Stern
Staunch
Frosty
Fluid
Unmoving
“Stationary” means unmoving as opposed to in motion, so "unmoving" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, “staunch” means committed and firmly supporting; “frosty” means cold; “stern” means strict and sticking to the rules; and "fluid," when used as an adjective, means either flowing or in a liquid form.
Example Question #1312 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SPORADIC
Intermittent
Burdensome
Arboreal
Spartan
Intermittent
The word "sporadic" means happening at irregular intervals in time. The best choice is "intermittent" because it shares the same definition. Considering the other choices, "arboreal" means having to do with trees, "spartan" means self-disciplined and apathetic about comfort, and "burdensome" means troublesome.
Example Question #1313 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PERMANENT
Individual
Coherent
Optimal
Everlasting
Insipid
Everlasting
"Permanent" means lasting forever or for a very long time or not erasable. To provide further guidance, "insipid" means boring or dull, "optimal" means perfect or prime, and "coherent" means able to be understood.
Example Question #1314 : Synonyms
Which of the following is a synonym of the adjective "transient?"
Dedicated
Temporary
Permanent
Peaceful
Staying
Temporary
Transient most nearly means temporary. Something that is "transient" is passing or fleeting. As a noun, the word most nearly refers to a vagabond. For example, "her feelings were transient."
The other choices are antonyms, with the exception of "peaceful," which is unrelated.
Example Question #1315 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OBSOLETE
Outdated
Modern
Stubborn
Wretched
Pious
Outdated
"Obsolete" means outdated or no longer in use, so "outdated" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "obsolete": "modern" is an antonym of "obsolete" and means new or up-to-date; "stubborn" means refusing to change one's attitude or viewpoint despite evidence to the contrary; "pious" means devout or very religious; and "wretched" means miserable or very sad.
Example Question #1316 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OBSOLETE
Demonstrative
Up to date
Fecund
Out of date
Prolific
Out of date
Something that is "obsolete" is no longer useful or out of date, so "out of date" is the correct answer. To help you, "fecund" means fertile, "demonstrative" means openly showing how one feels, especially concerning being fondness, and "prolific" means productive, creative, or fecund.
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