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Example Question #711 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLATTERING
Lethargic
Derogatory
Obsequious
Puerile
Torpid
Obsequious
"Flattering" means "obsequious," fawning. "Derogatory" and "disrespectful" are synonyms, as are "puerile" and "juvenile." "Torpid" and "lethargic" are synonyms for sluggish.
Example Question #712 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FABLED
Confounding
Implicit
Legendary
Emblematic
Enigmatic
Legendary
"Fabled" means storied or "legendary." "Enigmatic" means mysterious, and "confounding" means bewildering or confusing. "Implicit" is an antonym of "explicit." "Emblematic" means symbolic.
Example Question #713 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IGNOMINIOUS
Proud
Shameful
Multifarious
Manifold
Arbitrary
Shameful
"Ignominy" is shame and humiliation. "Proud" means pleased and glad with one's own achievements, and "arbitrary" means random. "Multifarious" and "manifold" both mean diverse and varied.
Example Question #714 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INEFFABLE
Unspeakable
Dilatory
Storied
Fervid
Luxurious
Unspeakable
"Ineffable" describes something that cannot be spoken or put into words. "Dilatory" means sluggish, and "fervid" means ardent or impassioned. "Luxurious" means opulent, fancy, and deluxe. "Storied" is another word for "legendary."
Example Question #715 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUERILE
Euphoric
Juvenile
Rancorous
Adulterated
Heinous
Juvenile
"Puerile" means "juvenile" or immature. "Adulterated" means impure or contaminated. "Heinous" is a synonym for "atrocious," and "rancorous" is a synonym for "spiteful." "Euphoric" means elated and ecstatic.
Example Question #716 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INIMICAL
Disconsolate
Celibate
Enthralled
Intractable
Injurious
Injurious
The adjective "inimical" means hostile, unfriendly or causing harm, detrimental, "injurious." Just to provide further clarification on a difficult word "injurious" means leading to or causing injury. Additionally, "intractable" means stubborn, obstinate, not prone to changing one's mind; "celibate" means abstinent, not engaging or having engaged in sexual acts; "enthralled" means captivated by and attracted to; "disconsolate" means unhappy and unable to be consoled, not able to be cheered up.
Example Question #717 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ERUDITE
Scholarly
Equestrian
Quizzical
Ambivalent
Elementary
Scholarly
"Erudite" means learned or "scholarly." "Equestrian" is an adjective that means related to horses, and "ambivalent" is an adjective that describes the state of having mixed feelings. "Quizzical" means inquiring or curious. "Elementary" means simple, basic.
Example Question #718 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BANAL
Rare
Querulous
Ingenious
Trite
Potable
Trite
"Banal" is a synonym for "trite," hackneyed, or boringly commonplace. This is an antonym of both "rare" and "ingenious," or clever. "Querulous" means irritable or petulant. "Potable" means able to be drunk safely.
Example Question #719 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUIESCENT
Indecisive
Restless
Dormant
Festive
Incisive
Dormant
"Quiescent" is a synonym for "dormant" or inactive. "Incisive" means cutting or trenchant. "Indecisive," on the other hand, means unable to make up one's mind. "Festive" describes the state of merriness, celebration. "Restless" means unable to sit still.
Example Question #720 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TANGENTIAL
Peripheral
Philosophical
Shadowy
Global
Mathematical
Peripheral
Something "tangential" is "peripheral," of very limited relevance to the matter at hand. "Global" means worldwide, and "shadowy" can mean literally or figuratively shady. "Philosophical" can describe lofty, abstract ideas or can describe the academic study of philosophy. Although "tangents" are a mathematical concept, "tangential" is not a synonym for "mathematical."
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