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Example Question #547 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CONGENITAL
shadowed
petite
truthful
merry
inborn
inborn
"Congenital" means present from birth, or inborn.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMPERVIOUS.
Cantankerous
Impenetrable
Gregarious
Susceptible
Voluptuous
Impenetrable
“Impervious” means not allowing something to pass through, or impenetrable. It can also mean being unmoved by other people’s opinions when used to describe a person. For clarification, cantankerous means very angry and grumpy; gregarious means outgoing and sociable; voluptuous means sensual or indulgent; susceptible means vulnerable to something or easily affected by something.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COMMENDABLE.
Ambivalent
Fair and just
Worthy of praise
Harangue
Unfairly suspected
Worthy of praise
“Commendable” means praiseworthy. For clarification, "ambivalent" means unsure or confused; "harangue" means berate, or to criticize somebody forcefully.
Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INNOCUOUS.
Trustworthy
Suspicious
Harmless
Porous
Dangerous
Harmless
“Innocuous” means harmless or unlikely to cause offense. For clarification, "porous" means easily permeable or breachable and is an antonym of “impenetrable.”
Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AFFLUENT.
Impoverished
Noteworthy
Wealthy
Corpulent
Unjust
Wealthy
“Affluent” means wealthy, or having an overabundance of possessions. For clarification, corpulent means fat; impoverished means very poor and is an antonym of “affluent”; unjust means not just, or not fair; noteworthy means significant, worth noting.
Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ACUTE.
Possible
Sharp
Inane
Worthy
Dignified
Sharp
"Acute" means sharp, or focused. For clarification, inane means absurd or pointless; dignified means composed or noble.
Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PREHENSILE
loose
indicative
agreed
ancient
grasping
grasping
"Prehensile" means capable of grasping. It usually refers to an animal's tail.
Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms
Mutable
Arrogant
Remiss
Healthy
Inclement
Changeable
Changeable
"Mutable" means changeable; inclement means stormy or bad; arrogant means pretentious; remiss means negligent or uncareful; and healthy means to be in good health.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
UNASSAILABLE
futuristic
unpleasant
unattainable
inviolable
frank
inviolable
"Unassailable" means unable to be attacked, or inviolable.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
KINDRED
compatible
merry
noisy
challenging
frustrating
compatible
"Kindred" means similar in kind, related, or compatible.
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