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Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROSAIC
Commonplace
Legendary
Rhetorical
Diction
Chaotic
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 #43 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPECCABLE
Wet
Risky
Flawless
Durable
Normal
Flawless
"Impeccable" means faultless or flawless.
Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSIPID
Boring
Judgmental
Unbecoming
Agressive
Competitive
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 #3247 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DILAPIDATED
Sturdy
Folded
Hairless
Confusing
Rundown
Rundown
Something that is "dilapidated" is worn out, rickety, and rundown.
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.
CLICHÉD
Derisive
Insightful
Impractical
Enormous
Overused
Overused
Clichéd means overused.
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.
LUXURIOUS
Opulent
Massive
Vindicated
Reticent
Financial
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
Commonplace
Zesty
Medicinal
Creative
Cowardly
Commonplace
"Banal" means overused or "commonplace."
Example Question #1172 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STERLING
Understood
Melancholy
Excellent
Creamy
Scented
Excellent
"Sterling" means excellent or valuable.
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.
INSIPID
Quick
Courageous
Retracted
Subservient
Dull
Dull
"Insipid" means dull or bland.
Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXECRABLE
Detestable
Clipped
Supportive
Needless
Released
Detestable
"Execrable" means detestable or very bad.
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