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Example Question #1084 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
EMBRYONIC
chemical
redacted
gloomy
unpleasant
rudimentary
rudimentary
"Embryonic" means undeveloped, or rudimentary.
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PERPETUAL
trite
nagging
affectionate
eternal
untied
eternal
"Perpetual" means never-ending, or eternal.
Example Question #1086 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
ERRATIC
mischievious
powerful
mistaken
rural
unpredictable
unpredictable
"Erratic" means not following a pattern, or unpredictable.
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EVANESCENT
Notable
Fleeting
Beneficial
Noisy
Attractive
Fleeting
"Evanescent" means fleeting or short-lived, so "fleeting" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "evanescent."
Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
INCIPIENT
Soothing
Beginning
Opposed
Poor
Disproven
Beginning
"Incipient" means beginning to exist or appear. So, "beginning" is the correct answer because it is closest in meaning to "incipient."
Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FITFUL
Hesitant
Adept
Continuous
Abundant
Sporadic
Sporadic
"Fitful" means sporadic. "Continuous" means constant or nonstop. "Hesitant" means unsure or uncertain. "Abundant" means plentiful. "Adept" means skillful.
Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PENDING
Courageous
Creative
Undecided
Finished
Rude
Undecided
"Pending" means unresolved or undecided, so "undecided" is the correct answer. "Finished" means settled or decided. "Courageous" means brave or valiant. "Creative" means imaginative. "Rude" means having no manners or impolite.
Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
IMMORTAL
Lenient
Shrewd
Faultless
Undying
Pious
Undying
"Immortal" means undying or lasting forever. "Faultless" means without fault or defect. "Pious" means devoutly religious. "Shrewd" means sharp and having good judgment. "Lenient" means merciful and not strict.
Example Question #36 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EPHEMERAL
Fleeting
Unfortunate
Nostalgic
Imaginary
Celestial
Fleeting
Ephemeral describes something that only is present for a short period of time. Therefore, "fleeting" is the best synonym, as something that is fleeting is also only present for a short period of time.
Example Question #37 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CURSORY
Depressed
Inadequate
Deft
Comprehensive
Hasty
Hasty
"Cursory" means hasty and not thorough, so "hasty" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, "comprehensive" means in-depth and thorough; "deft" means skilled; "depressed" means gloomy and sad; and "inadequae" means not being enough for a certain purpose.
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