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Example Question #2488 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROSAIC
Commonplace
Chaotic
Diction
Legendary
Rhetorical
Commonplace
“Prosaic” describes something ordinary or commonplace. You might have thought the correct answer is “rhetorical” because of the relationship between “prose” and “rhetoric,” but “prosaic” is unrelated to “prose.” For clarification, "rhetorical" means relating to the skill of persuasive language, and "diction" means spoken clarity or choice of words.
Example Question #2489 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPECCABLE
Risky
Wet
Durable
Flawless
Normal
Flawless
"Impeccable" means faultless or flawless.
Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSIPID
Unbecoming
Competitive
Agressive
Boring
Judgmental
Boring
"Insipid" means lacking flavor or uninteresting. "Boring" means lacking the quality of being interesting. Both "boring" and "insipid" mean mundane or banal. Thus, these two words are synonyms.
Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DILAPIDATED
Confusing
Folded
Sturdy
Rundown
Hairless
Rundown
Something that is "dilapidated" is worn out, rickety, and rundown.
Example Question #47 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CLICHÉD
Derisive
Impractical
Overused
Enormous
Insightful
Overused
Clichéd means overused.
Example Question #48 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LUXURIOUS
Massive
Financial
Reticent
Vindicated
Opulent
Opulent
Luxurious means extremely elegant and lavish, or opulent.
Example Question #49 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BANAL
Medicinal
Creative
Zesty
Commonplace
Cowardly
Commonplace
"Banal" means overused or "commonplace."
Example Question #50 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STERLING
Understood
Scented
Melancholy
Excellent
Creamy
Excellent
"Sterling" means excellent or valuable.
Example Question #3252 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSIPID
Subservient
Quick
Dull
Courageous
Retracted
Dull
"Insipid" means dull or bland.
Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXECRABLE
Clipped
Needless
Detestable
Supportive
Released
Detestable
"Execrable" means detestable or very bad.
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