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Example Question #2463 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TANTAMOUNT
Indifferent
Vile
Equivalent
Divergent
Distinguished
Equivalent
"Tantamount" is an adjective that means "equal in seriousness to; virtually the same as," so we need to pick out another word that means "equal." While "indifferent" may look like a good answer choice because it looks like "in-" ("not") and "different," "indifferent" actually doesn't mean "not different," but instead means "having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned," or "neither good nor bad; mediocre," so it's not the word we're looking for. "Equivalent," however, means "equal in value, amount, function, or meaning," and because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "tantamount," it is the correct answer.
Example Question #2464 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSPICUOUS
Timely
Picturesque
Impervious
Torrential
Obvious
Obvious
Conspicuous means easily noticed. Thus, the best answer choice is 'Obvious'.
Example Question #2465 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCONGRUOUS
Finite
Retroactive
Meaningless
Undaunted
Unsuited
Unsuited
Incongruous means out-of-place or unsuited.
Example Question #2463 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TANTAMOUNT
Conversant
Equal
Faulty
Sequestered
Ludicrous
Equal
"Tantamount" means equal to.
Example Question #1151 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCONGRUOUS
Fortified
Disagreeing
Affluent
Desperate
Understood
Disagreeing
"Incongruous" means out of place or incompatible. The best answer choice is the word, "disagreeing."
Example Question #2471 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMMACULATE.
Malleable
Deplorable
Iniquitous
Broken
Flawless
Flawless
“Immaculate” means flawless or perfect and usually relates to the cleanliness or goodliness of something. For clarification, "iniquitous" means wicked or sinful; "deplorable" means worthy of contempt or hatred; malleable means movable or flexible.
Example Question #2472 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INSIPID.
Adventurous
Derisive
Unexciting
Mournful
Intrepid
Unexciting
“Insipid” is used to describe something unexciting. For clarification, "intrepid" means adventurous; "mournful" means full of sadness after a loss; "derisive" means disdainful or contemptuous.
Example Question #2473 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TRITE.
Scornful
Purposeful
Bold
Unoriginal
Intense
Unoriginal
“Trite” is used to describe something unoriginal. For clarification, "scornful" means mocking or derisive.
Example Question #2474 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HACKNEYED.
Reformed
Cliché
Appropriate
Suspicious
Demented
Cliché
“Hackneyed” means cliché or trite. For clarification, demented means crazy and frenzied; appropriate means fitting.
Example Question #2475 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VAPID.
Bland
Acrid
Heavy
Strong
Dignified
Bland
“Vapid” means bland, weak or lifeless. For clarification, dignified means noble and imposing; acrid means choking or unpleasant.
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