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Example Question #1437 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPECTRAL
Ghostly
Maudlin
Sedulous
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 #1438 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POTABLE
Dissolute
Abysmal
Powerful
Drinkable
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 #1439 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROPITOUS
Petulant
Ludicrous
Favorable
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 #1440 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERNICIOUS
Sedulous
Dishonest
Typical
Harmful
Anomalous
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 #1441 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOMNOLENT
Sleepy
Peachy
Stringent
Potent
Exquisite
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 #1442 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEROGATORY
Disparaging
Terrestrial
Commendable
Censorious
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 #1443 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
APT
Unfitting
Delicious
Apposite
Frank
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 #1444 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORBIDDING
Crafty
Witty
Welcoming
Threatening
Iconic
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 #1445 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCATHING
Blistering
Abysmal
Autumnal
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 #1446 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TORPID
Elaborate
Illogical
Legendary
Improvised
Sluggish
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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