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Example Question #55 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OMINOUS
Hopeful
Generous
Threatening
Bold
Grainy
Threatening
"Ominous" is defined as signaling a future harmful or evil event. It also means threatening.
The word is derived from "omen," which means an occurrence that signals what will happen in the future.
Example Question #56 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORMIDABLE
Ephemeral
Curious
Courageous
Multicolored
Scary
Scary
"Formidable" means scary, intimidating, or powerful. The root word, "formido," means to fear.
Example Question #57 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERNICIOUS
Talented
Audible
Harmful
Dreary
Mistaken
Harmful
"Pernicious" means fatal or causing harm. The Latin root word "pernicies" means ruin.
Example Question #58 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FERAL
Quirky
Transparent
Ephemeral
Wild
Desperate
Wild
"Feral" means wild or not domesticated.
Example Question #1387 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FACILE
Scrupulous
Easy
Nimble
Immature
Secluded
Easy
"Facile" means easy.
Example Question #59 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TURPITUDE
Apparition
Contradiction
Hygiene
Wickedness
Monotony
Wickedness
"Turpitude" means wickedness.
Example Question #61 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEFARIOUS
Wicked
Cosmic
Annotated
Refreshing
Rapid
Wicked
"Nefarious" means wicked.
Example Question #62 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELETERIOUS
Impulsive
Adequate
Desiccated
Wily
Harmful
Harmful
"Deleterious" means harmful or injurious to health.
Example Question #63 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONDUCIVE
Helpful
Correct
Angular
Outgoing
Tepid
Helpful
"Conducive" means helpful or tending to produce.
Example Question #64 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SANGUINE
Bloody
Civilized
Hissing
Credible
Determined
Bloody
"Sanguine" means bloody or cheerful. The Latin root word, "sanguis," means blood.
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