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Example Question #1341 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OMINOUS
Threatening
Grainy
Hopeful
Generous
Bold
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 #1342 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORMIDABLE
Courageous
Ephemeral
Scary
Multicolored
Curious
Scary
"Formidable" means scary, intimidating, or powerful. The root word, "formido," means to fear.
Example Question #1343 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERNICIOUS
Audible
Harmful
Talented
Mistaken
Dreary
Harmful
"Pernicious" means fatal or causing harm. The Latin root word "pernicies" means ruin.
Example Question #1386 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FERAL
Desperate
Wild
Ephemeral
Quirky
Transparent
Wild
"Feral" means wild or not domesticated.
Example Question #594 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FACILE
Immature
Nimble
Easy
Scrupulous
Secluded
Easy
"Facile" means easy.
Example Question #1344 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TURPITUDE
Wickedness
Apparition
Contradiction
Hygiene
Monotony
Wickedness
"Turpitude" means wickedness.
Example Question #2142 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEFARIOUS
Refreshing
Cosmic
Annotated
Wicked
Rapid
Wicked
"Nefarious" means wicked.
Example Question #1345 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELETERIOUS
Wily
Impulsive
Desiccated
Harmful
Adequate
Harmful
"Deleterious" means harmful or injurious to health.
Example Question #1391 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONDUCIVE
Angular
Outgoing
Correct
Tepid
Helpful
Helpful
"Conducive" means helpful or tending to produce.
Example Question #1346 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SANGUINE
Credible
Determined
Civilized
Bloody
Hissing
Bloody
"Sanguine" means bloody or cheerful. The Latin root word, "sanguis," means blood.
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