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Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPURIOUS
False
Representative
Comparable
Fluent
Servile
False
"Spurious" means false.
Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FACETIOUS
Disobedient
Imminent
Overused
Humorous
Visible
Humorous
"Facetious" means amusing or not meant to be taken seriously. The best answer choice is humorous.
Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ILLUSORY
Truthful
Prudent
Deceptive
Impoverished
Fertile
Deceptive
"Illusory" means deceptive.
Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNEQUIVOCAL
Edited
Anticipated
Clear
Ripe
Roaring
Clear
"Unequivocal" means clear, or having only one possible meaning.
Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARCANE
Bunched
Pale
Secret
Wistful
Expansive
Secret
"Arcane" means secret, mysterious, or understood by very few people. The Latin root word, "arcanus," means secret or hidden.
Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABSTRUSE
Gloomy
Gifted
Incomprehensible
Decadent
Slurred
Incomprehensible
"Abstruse" means hard to understand. The best answer choice is "incomprehensible."
Example Question #1014 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
VITAL
complete
nurturing
essential
troublesome
poignant
essential
Vital means extremely important or essential.
Example Question #1015 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CARDINAL
antique
rusty
fundamental
hungry
religious
fundamental
"Cardinal" (as an adjective) means of great importance, or fundamental.
Example Question #47 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EXIGENT
Contemporary
Pressing
Amazing
Rainy
Asymmetrical
Pressing
"Exigent" means urgent or pressing. So, "pressing" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "exigent."
Example Question #48 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PIVOTAL
Bitter
Minor
Essential
Trivial
Sarcastic
Essential
"Pivotal" means essential. "Trivial" and "minor" are antonyms of "pivotal." They each mean small and unimportant. "Bitter" can mean having a sharp taste, or be used to describe someone who is resentful.
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