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Example Question #29 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VAPID.
Acrid
Bland
Dignified
Strong
Heavy
Bland
“Vapid” means bland, weak or lifeless. For clarification, dignified means noble and imposing; acrid means choking or unpleasant.
Example Question #2331 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LACKLUSTER.
Demanding
Motivating
Brilliant
Uninspiring
Confident
Uninspiring
“Lackluster” means uninspiring or not good enough. For clarification, it is loosely an antonym of “motivating.”
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
IMPECCABLE
pedantic
foolhardy
flawless
trivial
crooning
flawless
"Impeccable" means faultless or flawless.
Example Question #2332 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
LACKLUSTER
uninspired
voracious
sustainable
visual
scientific
uninspired
"Lackluster" means lacking in vitality, or uninspired.
Example Question #2333 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
INSIPID
pandering
bothersome
sweet
rancorous
unimaginative
unimaginative
"Insipid" means lacking interest, or unimaginative.
Example Question #2334 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CRUDE
Tantalizing
Illegal
Ferocious
Rudimentary
Impressive
Rudimentary
"Crude" means made in a rudimentary or makeshift way.
Example Question #2481 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HACKNEYED
Cantankerous
Slipshod
Overused
Imaginative
Ludicrous
Overused
"Hackneyed" means trite, unoriginal, or overused.
Example Question #2335 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VAPID
Edible
Dull
Fiery
Trusting
Problematic
Dull
"Vapid" means dull or flat, so "dull" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "vapid": "fiery" means characterized by fire; "problematic" means difficult; "trusting" means believing; and "edible" means able to be eaten.
Example Question #2336 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
ATROCIOUS
Wicked
Eloquent
Confidential
Belligerent
Delightful
Wicked
"Atrocious" means wicked or brutal. "Eloquent" means expressive or persuasive in speech. "Belligerent" means aggressive and war-like. "Delightful" means pleasant or enjoyable. "Confidential" means secret and unknown to the public.
Example Question #2337 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
INSIPID
Amphibian
Favorable
Hasty
Bland
Competent
Bland
"Insipid" means bland or without taste. "Amphibian" is used to describe an animal or item that can exist or can function on land and in water. "Favorable" means approving or advantageous. "Competent" means capable and having the required skills to complete something. "Hasty" means done with speed, but not with thoroughness.
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