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Example Question #1361 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CONVOLUTED
garrulous
laconic
complicated
articulate
useful
complicated
"Convoluted" means extremely complex or complicated.
Example Question #1401 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
QUIESCENT.
Energetic
Inactive
Vivacious
Vigorous
Dynamic
Inactive
“Quiescent” means quiet and inactive. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all synonyms that mean full of energy.
Example Question #1402 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
IMPOTENT
congruent
powerless
formulaic
reductive
cranky
powerless
"Impotent" means unable to take action, or powerless.
Example Question #1403 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
FEEBLE
frail
melancholic
composed
patterned
terse
frail
"Feeble" means weak or frail.
Example Question #1404 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
ROBUST
vigorous
fortuitous
fickle
lacking
agile
vigorous
"Robust" means strong or vigorous.
Example Question #1403 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTRICATE
Complex
Sullen
Lawless
Mandatory
Sluggish
Complex
"Intricate" means "complex" or very complicated. "Sluggish" means tired or slow-moving. "Lawless" means lacking enforced rules or a system of government. "Mandatory" means required or obligated. "Sullen" means sad and gloomy.
Example Question #1404 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FORMIDABLE
Optimistic
Intimidating
Remiss
Tranquil
Charming
Intimidating
"Formidable" means strong and capable of instilling fear and respect in the eyes of other people. So, "intimidating" is the correct answer. "Remiss" means negligent or not careful. "Optimistic" means positive about the future or hopeful. "Tranquil" means calm or peaceful. "Charming" means attractive or pleasant.
Example Question #1405 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FORMIDABLE
Intimidating
Complex
Shapely
Encouraging
Fundamental
Intimidating
"Formidable" means very large, powerful, or intense. The correct answer "intimidating" is similar in meaning; it means making someone feel afraid or making someone feel timid. The other choices do not have similar definitions: "complex" means complicated; "shapely" means curvy; "fundamental" means basic; and "encouraging" means supportive.
Example Question #1411 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EXIGENT
Nomadic
Suppressing
Supporting
Energetic
Demanding
Demanding
To be “exigent” means to be demanding or to require immediate action from somebody. For clarification suppressing means to keep an ideology or individual from achieving growth or independence; nomadic refers to a type of living characterized by frequent movement and lack of material comfort; energetic means full of energy.
Example Question #1412 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TYRANNICAL
Angry
Exhaustive
Despotic
Inquisitive
Blatant
Despotic
"Tyrannical" and "despotic" are both words to describe a person who holds the majority of the power and abuses it.
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