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Example Question #1116 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters
ERRATIC
violent
large
antique
unpredictable
pretty
unpredictable
Erratic means not having a regular pattern, or unpredictable.
Example Question #2431 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PORTABLE
Debatable
Mobile
Inconsistent
Thirsty
Formulaic
Mobile
Portable means movable or mobile.
Example Question #2291 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERIODICAL
Syntactical
Occasional
Journalistic
Investigative
Grammatical
Occasional
"Periodical" and "occasional" are synonyms describing periods of time. The other words do not have meanings that relate to time.
Example Question #2292 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MOMENTARY
Sentimental
Eternal
Timeless
Passing
Momentum
Passing
"Momentary" and "passing" are synonymous adjectives similar in meaning to the word fleeting or temporary. The other words do not have related meanings. "Eternal" and "timeless" are synonyms describing the property of being immutable.
Example Question #2293 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANACHRONISTIC
From another time
Senior
Soon
Elderly
Recent
From another time
"Elderly" and "senior" are both closely related in meaning. These answer choices, however, are not perfectly aligned with "anachronistic," which is in fact synonymous with from a time other than the present time. "Soon" and "recent" are also closely related words related to time, they are more specific terms than anachronistic.
Example Question #2294 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROVISIONAL
Erroneous
Aloof
Temporary
Elusive
Permanent
Temporary
The adjective "provisional" means temporary, conditional, designed to be impermanent. Additionally, "permanent" means lasting forever; "elusive" means hard to catch, hard to find, hard to identify; "erroneous" means based on a mistaken belief; "aloof" means distant and withdrawn, detached from human contact and unfriendly.
Example Question #2295 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTIGUOUS
Incendiary
Adjoining
Capricious
Beatific
Abominable
Adjoining
The adjective "contiguous" means not separate, touching one another, adjacent, or adjoining. Additionally, "beatific" means joyous and blissful; "incendiary" means flammable or likely to cause an offended and passionate reaction; "capricious" means fickle, inconsistent, and changeable; and "abominable" means loathsome and hated.
Example Question #2296 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INEXORABLE
Abstruse
Relentless
Unscathed
Poised
Indispensable
Relentless
The adjective "inexorable" means unstoppable, "relentless," impossible to prevent from happening. Additionally, "unscathed" means unharmed by; "indispensable" means vital, needed, essential; "abstruse" means (of knowledge) hard to understand, esoteric, arcane, recondite; "poised" means showing calm and composure in a stressful situation.
Example Question #2297 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRECIPITOUS
Dormant
Wide
Steep
Loose
Narrow
Steep
The adjective "precipitous" means dangerously steep, sheer. It can also mean sudden and abrupt. Additionally, "dormant" means sleeping, at rest, not active.
Example Question #71 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INOPPORTUNE
Assiduous
Enigmatic.
Insidious
Untimely
Pusillanimous
Untimely
The adjective "inopportune" means occurring at the wrong time, inappropriate for the moment, or "untimely." To provide further help, "untimely" means happening at a time deemed unfortunate or inappropriate. Additionally, "enigmatic "means mysterious, puzzling; "pusillanimous" means cowardly, not brave; "assiduous" means hard-working, meticulous, showing 'attention to detail'; "insidious" means treacherous, advancing in a deceptively slow fashion that nonetheless leads to devastating consequences.
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