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Example Question #1381 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DORMANT
Crisp
Rainy
Advanced
Inactive
Glossy
Inactive
"Dormant" means inactive or asleep. The Latin root word, "dormire," means to sleep.
Example Question #1382 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LIABLE
Defined
Musty
Durable
Responsible
Aggressive
Responsible
"Liable" means legally responsible. The root word, "lier," means to bind.
Example Question #1383 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OMINOUS
Generous
Threatening
Hopeful
Bold
Grainy
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 #1384 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORMIDABLE
Ephemeral
Multicolored
Courageous
Curious
Scary
Scary
"Formidable" means scary, intimidating, or powerful. The root word, "formido," means to fear.
Example Question #1385 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERNICIOUS
Mistaken
Audible
Harmful
Dreary
Talented
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 #1386 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TURPITUDE
Monotony
Wickedness
Hygiene
Apparition
Contradiction
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 #1387 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELETERIOUS
Harmful
Impulsive
Adequate
Wily
Desiccated
Harmful
"Deleterious" means harmful or injurious to health.
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