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Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FAVORABLE
Jaunty
Sturdy
Reticent
Approving
Meticulous
Approving
Favorable means expressing approval, or approving.
Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INOPERABLE
Tone-deaf
Untreatable
Selective
Disagreeable
Forested
Untreatable
Inoperable means unable to be operated on, or untreatable.
Example Question #53 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DORMANT
Crisp
Advanced
Inactive
Rainy
Glossy
Inactive
"Dormant" means inactive or asleep. The Latin root word, "dormire," means to sleep.
Example Question #54 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LIABLE
Responsible
Aggressive
Musty
Durable
Defined
Responsible
"Liable" means legally responsible. The root word, "lier," means to bind.
Example Question #55 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OMINOUS
Hopeful
Generous
Threatening
Bold
Grainy
Threatening
"Ominous" is defined as signaling a future harmful or evil event. It also means threatening.
The word is derived from "omen," which means an occurrence that signals what will happen in the future.
Example Question #56 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORMIDABLE
Ephemeral
Curious
Courageous
Multicolored
Scary
Scary
"Formidable" means scary, intimidating, or powerful. The root word, "formido," means to fear.
Example Question #57 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERNICIOUS
Talented
Audible
Harmful
Dreary
Mistaken
Harmful
"Pernicious" means fatal or causing harm. The Latin root word "pernicies" means ruin.
Example Question #58 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FERAL
Quirky
Transparent
Ephemeral
Wild
Desperate
Wild
"Feral" means wild or not domesticated.
Example Question #1387 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FACILE
Scrupulous
Easy
Nimble
Immature
Secluded
Easy
"Facile" means easy.
Example Question #59 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TURPITUDE
Apparition
Contradiction
Hygiene
Wickedness
Monotony
Wickedness
"Turpitude" means wickedness.
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