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Example Question #1217 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ONEROUS
Vituperative
Excessive
Difficult
Phlegmatic
Vacuous
Difficult
"Onerous" means difficult and burdensome. "Vacuous" means silly and inane, and "vituperative" means bitter and abusive. "Phlegmatic" is a synonym for "calm" and "composed." "Excessive" means too much.
Example Question #1218 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DAUNTING
Immutable
Gauche
Enervated
Formidable
Malleable
Formidable
"Daunting" and "formidable" are synonyms that mean intimidating. "Immutable" means unchanging, which is an antonym for "malleable," or flexible and easily changing. "Gauche" is a synonym for "inelegant" and "tasteless." "Enervated" means weakened and lacking in energy.
Example Question #1219 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXIGENT
Garish
Urgent
Frenzied
Impecunious
Baronial
Urgent
"Exigent" means "urgent" and dire. "Impecunious" means penniless and destitute. "Baronial" means grand and stately. "Frenzied" is a synonym for "frantic," and "garish" is a synonym for "tawdry."
Example Question #1220 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPECIOUS
Misleading
Onerous
Strenuous
Gleeful
Advantageous
Misleading
"Specious" means deceitful or "misleading." "Onerous" and "strenuous" are synonyms that both mean laborious, difficult. "Gleeful" means delightful, joyful. "Advantageous" and "beneficial" are synonyms.
Example Question #2531 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LAUDATORY
Munificent
Supercilious
Distraught
Euphoric
Congratulatory
Congratulatory
"Laudatory" means "congratulatory" and complimentary. "Munificent" is a synonym for "bountiful" or generous. "Distraught" is a synonym for "distressed." "Euphoric" means ecstatic or elated. "Supercilious" means haughty, arrogant.
Example Question #2532 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BIZARRE
Impeccable
Soft
Unusual
Derelict
Common
Unusual
The adjective "bizarre" means weird, unfamiliar and unusual. Additionally, "impeccable" means flawless, perfect; "derelict" means (of a building) in poor condition, falling down.
Example Question #2541 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISPARATE
Dispassionate
Benighted
Contrasting
Subjective
Objective
Contrasting
The adjective "disparate" means different from, distinct and varied, contrasting. Additionally, "objective" means unbiased and "subjective" means biased, based on one's own perceptions - these two words are antonyms. Finally, "benighted" means ignorant; "dispassionate" means calm, under control.
Example Question #2542 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PREVALENT
Ambiguous
Profane
Unknown
Portentous
Widespread
Widespread
The adjective "prevalent" means widespread, common in a certain large area. Additionally, "ambiguous" means vague, unclear; "profane" means irreverent, sacrilegious, offensive (particularly to a religion); "portentous" means ominous, suggesting something negative might happen.
Example Question #2543 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPURIOUS
Contrite
Exotic
Adulterated
Apocryphal
Evasive
Apocryphal
"Spurious" means fictitious or "apocryphal." "Exotic" means strange or foreign, and "contrite" means penitent or repentant. "Elusive" is a synonym for "evasive." "Adulterated" means contaminated or impure.
Example Question #2544 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FALLACIOUS
Despondent
Inimical
Distraught
Erroneous
Illusory
Erroneous
"Fallacious" is another word for falsified or "erroneous." "Inimical" means hostile, and "illusory" means delusive. "Distraught" means distressed. "Despondent" is another word for despairing.
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