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Example Question #171 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPECUNIOUS
Wealthy
Absurd
Intense
Exhausted
Poor
Poor
The adjective "impecunious" means penniless, "poor," completely without money or possessions. Additionally, "absurd" means ridiculous.
Example Question #172 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INEXORABLE
Unyielding
Ignominious
Obstreperous
Tacit
Impending
Unyielding
"Inexorable" means relentless, unstoppable, or "unyielding." "Tacit" is a synonym for "unspoken," and "impending" is a synonym for "imminent." "Ignominious" means shameful or disgraceful. "Obstreperous" means rambunctious and boisterous.
Example Question #173 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPECUNIOUS
Imperial
Impudent
Impudent
Impertinent
Impoverished
Impoverished
"Impecunious" means "impoverished," penniless, destitute. "Impudent" means impertinent, insolent, and cheeky. "Imperial" is the adjective form of emperor or empire.
Example Question #174 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLAINTIVE
Mournful
Gauche
Spectral
Irascible
Imperturbable
Mournful
"Imperturbable" means unable to be bothered. This is an antonym for "irascible," which means irritable, cranky. "Plaintive" means "mournful" or wistful. "Gauche" is a synonym for inelegant, tasteless. "Spectral" is a synonym for "ghostly."
Example Question #175 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLATTERING
Torpid
Puerile
Lethargic
Obsequious
Derogatory
Obsequious
"Flattering" means "obsequious," fawning. "Derogatory" and "disrespectful" are synonyms, as are "puerile" and "juvenile." "Torpid" and "lethargic" are synonyms for sluggish.
Example Question #176 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FABLED
Enigmatic
Legendary
Confounding
Emblematic
Implicit
Legendary
"Fabled" means storied or "legendary." "Enigmatic" means mysterious, and "confounding" means bewildering or confusing. "Implicit" is an antonym of "explicit." "Emblematic" means symbolic.
Example Question #177 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IGNOMINIOUS
Multifarious
Manifold
Shameful
Arbitrary
Proud
Shameful
"Ignominy" is shame and humiliation. "Proud" means pleased and glad with one's own achievements, and "arbitrary" means random. "Multifarious" and "manifold" both mean diverse and varied.
Example Question #178 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INEFFABLE
Dilatory
Storied
Unspeakable
Fervid
Luxurious
Unspeakable
"Ineffable" describes something that cannot be spoken or put into words. "Dilatory" means sluggish, and "fervid" means ardent or impassioned. "Luxurious" means opulent, fancy, and deluxe. "Storied" is another word for "legendary."
Example Question #179 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUERILE
Juvenile
Heinous
Rancorous
Adulterated
Euphoric
Juvenile
"Puerile" means "juvenile" or immature. "Adulterated" means impure or contaminated. "Heinous" is a synonym for "atrocious," and "rancorous" is a synonym for "spiteful." "Euphoric" means elated and ecstatic.
Example Question #180 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INIMICAL
Injurious
Disconsolate
Intractable
Celibate
Enthralled
Injurious
The adjective "inimical" means hostile, unfriendly or causing harm, detrimental, "injurious." Just to provide further clarification on a difficult word "injurious" means leading to or causing injury. Additionally, "intractable" means stubborn, obstinate, not prone to changing one's mind; "celibate" means abstinent, not engaging or having engaged in sexual acts; "enthralled" means captivated by and attracted to; "disconsolate" means unhappy and unable to be consoled, not able to be cheered up.
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