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Example Question #2361 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GERMANE
Formidable
Inexplicable
Edible
Applicable
Impeccable
Applicable
The adjective "germane" means relevant to, applicable, able to be applied to. Additionally, "inexplicable" means unable to be explained; "impeccable" means flawless, perfect; "edible" means able to be eaten; "formidable" means daunting, awe-inspiring and intimidating.
Example Question #2362 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIDACTIC
Amenable
Provisional
Distended
Educational
Recondite
Educational
The adjective "didactic" means instructional, educational, informative. Additionally, "provisional" means temporary, intended only for a short time; "amenable" means cooperative, agreeable; "distended" means bloated, swollen due to pressure; "recondite" means (of knowledge) arcane and privileged, known by only a few.
Example Question #2221 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BENIGHTED
Fulsome
Ignorant
Comely
Furtive
Sagacious
Ignorant
The adjective "benighted" means ignorant of. Additionally, "sagacious" means wise, possessing sagacity; "furtive" means (of a look) secretive, clandestine; "comely" means attractive; "fulsome" means excessively flattering, fawning, unctuous.
Example Question #2222 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ESOTERIC
Arcane
Torpid
Pervasive
Ingenuous
Truculent
Arcane
The adjective "esoteric" means understood by only a small number of people, arcane and privileged knowledge. The correct answer is therefore "arcane." Additionally, "ingenuous" means naive, easily misled by others; "truculent" means aggressive, quick to anger, eager to fight; "torpid" means inactive, sluggish, lacking energy; "pervasive" means spread throughout.
Example Question #2223 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCOGNITO
Perilous
Blatant
Muted
Disguised
Solitary
Disguised
"Incognito" is an adjective meaning having one's identity concealed. "Disguised" means having altered one's appearance to hide one's identity. "Blatant" means obvious and done openly, "muted" means quiet and soft, "solitary" means isolated or done alone, and "perilous" means full or danger or risk.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters
BLEAK
aimless
wet
bare
soft
goofy
bare
Bleak means lacking vegetation or decoration, or bare. It can also mean not hopeful.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
REMOTE
secluded
cantankerous
troublesome
lethargic
major
secluded
Remote means removed, out of the way, or secluded.
Example Question #2231 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
UBIQUITOUS.
Impressionable
Everywhere
Flippant
Obdurate
Nowhere
Everywhere
If something is “ubiquitous” it appears everywhere and is commonplace. For clarification, "impressionable" means easily influenced by external stimuli; "obdurate" means stubborn; "flippant" means showing disrespect, not taking something seriously enough.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
AJAR
cracked
thrilled
covering up
slightly open
musical
slightly open
"Ajar" means slightly open.
Example Question #2232 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VAST.
Aloof
Miniscule
Accountable
Enormous
Underwhelming
Enormous
“Vast” means very big or enormous. For clarification, miniscule means very small and is an antonym of “vast”; aloof means distant or shy; accountable means responsible, able to be held responsible for something.
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