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Example Question #1413 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ONEROUS
Profane
Pathetic
Honorable
Arduous
Enjoyable
Arduous
"Onerous" means challenging, burdensome, and difficult, so "arduous," a word that means difficult and taxing, is the best answer choice.
Example Question #1414 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TORPID
Forbidden
Winsome
Effortless
Lethargic
Speedy
Lethargic
“Torpid” means sluggish or lacking energy, so it is a synonym for “lethargic,” which means physically or mentally exhausted. For clarification, "winsome" means charming and innocent.
Example Question #1415 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INNOCUOUS
Pointless
Harmless
Diabolical
Haughty
Dangerous
Harmless
“Innocuous” is an adjective used to describe something harmless in effect or unlikely to provoke a reaction. It is opposite in meaning to “dangerous” and “diabolical.”
Example Question #1416 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUIESCENT
Inactive
Quintessential
Strange
Bland
Unusual
Inactive
"Quiescent" means still and quiet. Something that is "inactive" tends to not make sound or movement. Given how similar the meanings of these words are, they are synonyms. A tempting wrong answer is "quintessential" because it sounds like "quiescent," but has a very different meaning. ("Quintessential" means ideal.)
Example Question #1417 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPERIAL
Motionless
Royal
Careless
Aggravated
Antiquated
Royal
Imperial means "of or relating to an emperor." It also means "characteristic of or exercising supreme authority." Royal means "of or pertaining to a king, queen, or some other ruler."
Example Question #85 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INTRICATE
Creative
Porous
Complex
Intrinsic
Assiduous
Complex
Intricate means complex.
Example Question #1418 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMPLEX
Intertwined
Caring
Complicated
Previous
Extinct
Complicated
Complex means involving many parts, or complicated.
Example Question #1419 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACCOUNTABLE
Responsible
Distinct
Computational
Forgetful
Critical
Responsible
Accountable means expected to justify actions, or responsible.
Example Question #1421 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPOSING
Attractive
Clear
Well-mannered
Disappointing
Striking
Striking
Imposing means grand, impressive, or striking.
Example Question #1422 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOMINANT
Leading
Small
Descendent
Minor
Focused
Leading
The word “dominant” describes someone who is in control or in command over others. The answer choice that most resembles this definition is “leading.”
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