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Example Question #1281 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AGGREGATE
Nothing
Mutual
Unreliable
Total
Firm
Total
The noun and adjective "aggregate" refers to the sum of multiple parts, the total, the whole. To "aggregate" means to form or calculate a whole from multiple parts. Additionally, "mutual" means shared; "unreliable" means not reliable, not trustworthy, not responsible.
Example Question #1481 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RICKETY
Unstable
Implied
Unlucky
Indecisive
Improbable
Unstable
The adjective "rickety" means shaky, unsteady, poorly made and likely to fall. Additionally, "implied" means not directly stated, but suggested; "improbable" means not likely to happen; "indecisive" means hesitant, not able to decide between two or more options.
Example Question #1482 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ENGAGING
Repulsive
Comprehensive
Interesting
Cohesive
Meticulous
Interesting
The adjective "engaging" means captivating, charming and appealing, interesting, worthy of attention. Additionally, "meticulous" means paying close attention to detail, hard-working; "repulsive" means not attractive, disgusting; "cohesive" means fitting well together, well-matched; "comprehensive" means complete, thorough, not omitting anything.
Example Question #1483 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNWONTED
Unusual
Unimpressed
Unlikely
Underneath
Unfortunate
Unusual
The adjective "unwonted" means unusual, not common. Additionally, "unfortunate" means not fortunate, unlucky; "unimpressed" means not impressed; "unlikely" means not likely to occur; "underneath" means below. Based on most of these answer choices what do you think the prefix un- means?
Example Question #1484 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUBLIME
Magnificent
Dejected
Garrulous
Mediocre
Posthumous
Magnificent
The adjective "sublime" means perfect, lovely, magnificent, fantastic, wonderful. Additionally, "dejected" means feeling sad and hopeless; "mediocre" means average in a bad way; "garrulous" means excessively talkative; "posthumous" means occurring after someone has died.
Example Question #1485 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
THOROUGH
Absent
Comprehensive
Incomplete
Haughty
Combative
Comprehensive
The adjective "thorough" means complete, finished and including every possible detail. This is closest in meaning to "comprehensive." Additionally, "combative" means argumentative, inclined to start conflict; "incomplete" means not finished; "haughty" means prideful and arrogant; "absent" means not here, not present.
Example Question #1486 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INDESCRIBABLE
Mundane
Underlying
Extraordinary
Wholesome
Content
Extraordinary
The adjective "indescribable" means so incredible as to be incapable of being accurately described. This is closest in meaning to "extraordinary" which means incredible, beyond ordinary. Additionally, "mundane" means boring and ordinary; "wholesome" means good-natured and lacking any vices; "content" means satisfied, happy with things the way they are; "underlying" means beneath the surface or fundamental and essential to something.
Example Question #1487 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MENIAL
Hospitable
Attentive
Unskilled
Residual
Specious
Unskilled
The adjective "menial" means unskilled, not requiring skill or practice, inferior. Additionally, "hospitable" means welcoming; "attentive" means considerate of the wants and needs of others; "residual" means left over, what remains after something else has been taken out; "specious" means misleading, not actually accurate despite having the appearance of being true.
Example Question #1488 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INALIENABLE
Aquatic
Indigenous
Native
Absolute
Foreign
Absolute
The adjective "inalienable" means unable to be taken away, complete and absolute. You will usually hear the word "inalienable" used in relation to "rights" like, the "inalienable right to free speech." Additionally, "aquatic" means related to water; "foreign" means unfamiliar, from another country; "native" means from a certain place, born in a certain country; "indigenous" means native to a certain region or country.
Example Question #1489 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRISTINE
Tepid
Cold
Clean
Lukewarm
Messy
Clean
The adjective "pristine" means in perfect condition, unspoiled, immaculate, spotless, or "clean." Additionally, "tepid" and "lukewarm" are synonyms, both words refer to something (usually water) that is neither hot nor cold, but room temperature.
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