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Example Question #661 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PORTENTOUS
Irrevocable
Ominous
Reckless
Frigid
Timorous
Ominous
"Portentous" means "ominous" or foreboding. A portent is a premonition or a forewarning.
"Irrevocable" means can't be taken back, or can't be undone; final.
"Timorous" means fearful, afraid, or shuddering.
"Reckless" means careless, irresponsible or negligent.
"Frigid" means very cold, or unwelcoming.
Example Question #662 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
APROPOS
Grave
Relevant
Unsuitable
Inventive
Obedient
Relevant
"Apropos" means "relevant" or suitable; appropriate for a situation. The final "s" is not pronounced.
"Obedient" means compliant; describes someone who obeys.
"Grave" means very serious or gloomy.
"Inventive" means new, original, creative.
"Unsuitable" means inappropriate or not proper. It is an antonym of "apropos."
Example Question #663 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CARDIAC
Cancerous
Related to the lung
Related to the brain
Related to the heart
Healthy
Related to the heart
"Cardiac" means "related to the heart." For example, a heart surgery is a cardiac surgery.
"Healthy" means fit, active or strong.
"Cancerous" as an adjective means malignant, deadly or extremely harmful.
Words with the prefix "neuro" are related to the brain. For example, a brain doctor is a neurologist.
"Pulmonary" means related to the lung. For example, a pulmonary disease is a lung disease.
Example Question #664 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MONETARY
Tedious
Redolent
Financial
Sanctimonious
Plausible
Financial
"Monetary" means "financial" or related to money.
"Tedious" means boring and time-consuming.
"Sanctimonious" means self-righteous, hypocritical, smug.
"Redolent" means pleasant smelling, aromatic, or pungent.
"Plausible" means believable, possible or persuasive.
Example Question #665 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INTRICATE
Dreadful
Harmonious
Complex
Diverse
Easy
Complex
The correct answer is "complex."
"Intricate" means very complicated or detailed.
"Complex" means consisting of many different and connected parts. The term "complex" is a synonym of the word intricate.
Example Question #666 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ENVIABLE
Wanton
Miserable
Cogent
Desirable
Listless
Desirable
The adjective "enviable" means desirable, likely to be envied or wanted by others. Additionally, "cogent" means (of an argument) reasonable and convincing; "listless" means lacking energy and enthusiasm; "miserable" means very sad; "wanton" means random and destructive.
Example Question #667 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BENIGN
Cruel
Malignant
Devious
Mild
Greasy
Mild
"Benign" means "mild," kindly, or not cancerous when describing a medical condition.
"Devious" means sly, sneaky, deceitful.
"Greasy" means slippery, oily, or fatty.
"Malignant" means diseased, deadly, fatal or cancerous when describing a medical condition.
"Cruel" means intentionally unkind and taking please from that unkindness; callousness towards causing others pain.
Example Question #668 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEFARIOUS
Amphibious
Defiant
Horrible
Periodic
Ambiguous
Horrible
"Nefarious" means "horrible," sinful or bad.
"Ambiguous" means unclear, having more than one meaning, enigmatic.
"Defiant" means resistant, disobedient, aggressive.
"Periodic" means occurring periodically or after a certain period of time, occurring at fixed intervals.
"Amphibious" means occurring in water, aquatic. For example, amphibious creatures are creatures that live in water.
Example Question #669 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AKIN
Uncertain
Related
Violent
Persistent
Smooth
Related
The correct answer is "related."
"Akin" is an adjective that simply means related by blood or of similar character.
Example Question #670 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OVERT
Hidden
Undisguised
Noisy
Private
Animated
Undisguised
The correct answer is "undisguised."
"Overt" is an adjective that means done or shown openly, making undisguised the correct answer choice.