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Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
TRANSCENDENT
scholarly
mystical
sour
festive
merciless
mystical
"Transcendent" means above the range of normal human experience, or mystical.
Example Question #1312 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
FRIVOLOUS
Aloof
Unimportant
Pleasurable
Significiant
Avarice
Unimportant
"Frivolous" means trivial or unimportant, so "unimportant" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1313 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PERFUNCTORY
Timely
Cursory
Bothersome
Easygoing
Banal
Cursory
"Perfunctory" means performed with minimal effort, or cursory.
Example Question #1311 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
STEADFAST
Uncommitted
Apathetic
Committed
Lethargic
Gorgeous
Committed
"Steadfast" means committed. "Uncommitted" is the antonym; it means not committed. "Gorgeous" means extremely beautiful. "Lethargic" means slow and sluggish. "Apathetic" means lacking interest or indifferent.
Example Question #1312 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FELICITOUS
Tortuous
Hirsute
Appropriate
Lasting
Freezing
Appropriate
"Felicitous" means appropriate or suitable. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "felicitous": "lasting" means existing for a long time; "freezing" means extremely cold; "hirsute" means hairy; and "tortuous" means twisting and turning.
Example Question #1313 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INDIGENT
Lofty
Objective
Verbose
Fair
Poor
Poor
"Indigent" means poor. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "indigent": "fair" means just; "lofty" means noble or high-minded; "objective" means concerning facts instead of emotions, and "verbose" means wordy.
Example Question #1314 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMPECUNIOUS
Proud
Approachable
Poor
Unwilling
Reflective
Poor
"Impecunious" means very poor, so "poor" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "impecunious": "unwilling" means averse; "proud" means not humble; "approachable" means welcoming; and "reflective" means thoughtful.
Example Question #1315 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PEJORATIVE
Profitable
Valiant
Pretentious
Intuitive
Belittling
Belittling
"Pejorative" means belittling or derogatory, so "belittling" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "pejorative": "valiant" means courageous; "profitable" means lucrative; "pretentious" means pompous; and "intuitive" means known without being taught.
Example Question #1316 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
AIMLESS
Aloof
Purposeless
Dejected
Chronic
Impious
Purposeless
"Aimless" means purposeless or without goals or purpose. "Aloof" means detached or unconcered. "Chronic" means permanent or lasting a long time. "Dejected" means sad and depressed. "Impious" means disrespectful towards religion.
Example Question #1317 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
DREARY
Plentiful
Pious
Conventional
Dull
Exciting
Dull
"Dreary" means dull or lifeless. "Exciting" is the antonym; it means lively and interesting. "Pious" means very religious. "Plentiful" means abundant or a lot. "Conventional" means normal or customary.
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