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Example Question #1337 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DORMANT
Advanced
Glossy
Crisp
Rainy
Inactive
Inactive
"Dormant" means inactive or asleep. The Latin root word, "dormire," means to sleep.
Example Question #1338 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LIABLE
Aggressive
Musty
Durable
Responsible
Defined
Responsible
"Liable" means legally responsible. The root word, "lier," means to bind.
Example Question #1341 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OMINOUS
Grainy
Hopeful
Threatening
Bold
Generous
Threatening
"Ominous" is defined as signaling a future harmful or evil event. It also means threatening.
The word is derived from "omen," which means an occurrence that signals what will happen in the future.
Example Question #1342 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORMIDABLE
Ephemeral
Curious
Scary
Courageous
Multicolored
Scary
"Formidable" means scary, intimidating, or powerful. The root word, "formido," means to fear.
Example Question #1343 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERNICIOUS
Dreary
Harmful
Mistaken
Talented
Audible
Harmful
"Pernicious" means fatal or causing harm. The Latin root word "pernicies" means ruin.
Example Question #1386 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FERAL
Desperate
Wild
Ephemeral
Quirky
Transparent
Wild
"Feral" means wild or not domesticated.
Example Question #594 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FACILE
Immature
Nimble
Easy
Scrupulous
Secluded
Easy
"Facile" means easy.
Example Question #1344 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TURPITUDE
Wickedness
Monotony
Apparition
Contradiction
Hygiene
Wickedness
"Turpitude" means wickedness.
Example Question #2142 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEFARIOUS
Refreshing
Cosmic
Annotated
Wicked
Rapid
Wicked
"Nefarious" means wicked.
Example Question #1345 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELETERIOUS
Adequate
Impulsive
Wily
Harmful
Desiccated
Harmful
"Deleterious" means harmful or injurious to health.
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