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Example Question #621 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ONEROUS
Arduous
Honorable
Profane
Enjoyable
Pathetic
Arduous
"Onerous" means challenging, burdensome, and difficult, so "arduous," a word that means difficult and taxing, is the best answer choice.
Example Question #622 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TORPID
Speedy
Lethargic
Effortless
Forbidden
Winsome
Lethargic
“Torpid” means sluggish or lacking energy, so it is a synonym for “lethargic,” which means physically or mentally exhausted. For clarification, "winsome" means charming and innocent.
Example Question #623 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INNOCUOUS
Diabolical
Harmless
Dangerous
Pointless
Haughty
Harmless
“Innocuous” is an adjective used to describe something harmless in effect or unlikely to provoke a reaction. It is opposite in meaning to “dangerous” and “diabolical.”
Example Question #624 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUIESCENT
Strange
Bland
Quintessential
Inactive
Unusual
Inactive
"Quiescent" means still and quiet. Something that is "inactive" tends to not make sound or movement. Given how similar the meanings of these words are, they are synonyms. A tempting wrong answer is "quintessential" because it sounds like "quiescent," but has a very different meaning. ("Quintessential" means ideal.)
Example Question #625 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPERIAL
Aggravated
Antiquated
Royal
Motionless
Careless
Royal
Imperial means "of or relating to an emperor." It also means "characteristic of or exercising supreme authority." Royal means "of or pertaining to a king, queen, or some other ruler."
Example Question #85 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INTRICATE
Creative
Porous
Complex
Intrinsic
Assiduous
Complex
Intricate means complex.
Example Question #626 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMPLEX
Caring
Extinct
Intertwined
Previous
Complicated
Complicated
Complex means involving many parts, or complicated.
Example Question #627 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACCOUNTABLE
Critical
Forgetful
Responsible
Computational
Distinct
Responsible
Accountable means expected to justify actions, or responsible.
Example Question #628 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPOSING
Attractive
Clear
Disappointing
Striking
Well-mannered
Striking
Imposing means grand, impressive, or striking.
Example Question #629 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOMINANT
Small
Leading
Minor
Focused
Descendent
Leading
The word “dominant” describes someone who is in control or in command over others. The answer choice that most resembles this definition is “leading.”
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