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Example Question #2391 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ONEROUS
Vituperative
Phlegmatic
Difficult
Vacuous
Excessive
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 #2392 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DAUNTING
Malleable
Gauche
Immutable
Enervated
Formidable
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 #2393 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXIGENT
Frenzied
Urgent
Impecunious
Baronial
Garish
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 #2394 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPECIOUS
Misleading
Onerous
Strenuous
Advantageous
Gleeful
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 #2395 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LAUDATORY
Munificent
Distraught
Supercilious
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 #2396 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BIZARRE
Common
Impeccable
Derelict
Unusual
Soft
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 #2397 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISPARATE
Dispassionate
Benighted
Subjective
Contrasting
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 #2398 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PREVALENT
Portentous
Profane
Ambiguous
Widespread
Unknown
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 #2399 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPURIOUS
Evasive
Contrite
Apocryphal
Exotic
Adulterated
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 #2400 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FALLACIOUS
Erroneous
Inimical
Distraught
Despondent
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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