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Example Question #151 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPECTRAL
Sedulous
Ghostly
Maudlin
Assiduous
Animated
Ghostly
"Spectral" means ghostly, shadowy. "Maudlin" means overly sentimental, and "animated" means lively, energetic. "Sedulous" and "assiduous" are both synonyms for hardworking and diligent.
Example Question #152 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POTABLE
Abysmal
Drinkable
Powerful
Dissolute
Inebriated
Drinkable
"Potable" means drinkable, safe to drink. "Inebriated" means drunk, but the two words are not related. "Abysmal" means dreadful, terrible. "Dissolute" means decadent. "Powerful" is a synonym for "potent," not "potable."
Example Question #153 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROPITOUS
Favorable
Ludicrous
Petulant
Peevish
Smarmy
Favorable
"Propitious" is a synonym for auspicious, promising, and "favorable." "Ludicrous" is a synonym for ridiculous. "Petulant" and "peevish" are synonyms for irritable. "Smarmy" is a synonym for unctuous.
Example Question #154 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERNICIOUS
Harmful
Anomalous
Typical
Dishonest
Sedulous
Harmful
"Pernicious" means both injurious and "harmful." "Typical" and "abnormal" are antonyms, and "anomalous" means abnormal. "Dishonest" is an antonym for "truthful." "Sedulous" means hardworking and diligent.
Example Question #155 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOMNOLENT
Sleepy
Peachy
Potent
Exquisite
Stringent
Sleepy
"Somnolent" and "sleepy" are synonyms. "Exquisite" means beautiful and elegant. "Potent" is a synonym for powerful, and "peachy" is a synonym for fine. "Stringent" means strict and severe.
Example Question #156 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEROGATORY
Disparaging
Terrestrial
Censorious
Commendable
Celestial
Disparaging
"Derogatory" means disrespectful, "disparaging," and demeaning. "Censorious" means very critical, and "commendable" means praiseworthy. "Celestial" means heavenly and is a near antonym for "terrestrial," or earthly.
Example Question #157 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
APT
Apposite
Unfitting
Frank
Delicious
Blustery
Apposite
"Apt" is another word for "apposite" or suitable. This is an antonym for "unfitting." "Delicious" means very good tasting, and "blustery" is another word for windy. "Frank" means forthright and candid.
Example Question #158 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORBIDDING
Iconic
Witty
Threatening
Crafty
Welcoming
Threatening
"Forbidding" means uninviting or threatening. This is an antonym for "welcoming." "Witty" means humorously intelligent, and "crafty" means clever and devious. "Iconic" is a synonym for classic; it can also mean related or pertaining to a religious icon.
Example Question #159 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCATHING
Blistering
Autumnal
Abysmal
Lively
Harvested
Blistering
"Scathing" means biting, severe, and "blistering." "Abysmal" means dreadful or terrible, and "lively" means animated. "Autumnal" is an adjective for autumn or fall.
Example Question #160 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TORPID
Sluggish
Improvised
Elaborate
Legendary
Illogical
Sluggish
"Torpid" is another word for "sluggish" or lethargic. "Elaborate" means very complex and intricate. "Improvised" means unplanned or spontaneous. "Illogical" is an antonym for "logical," and "legendary" is a synonym for fabled or storied.
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