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Example Question #2351 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRIVIAL
Splendid
Frivolous
Careful
Testy
Magnetic
Frivolous
Trivial and frivolous both mean petty and superficial.
Example Question #2351 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARCANE
Recent
Charming
Purposeful
Moody
Mysterious
Mysterious
"Arcane" means understood by few, mysterious.
Example Question #2352 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CRYPTIC
Apparent
Evident
Palpable
Mysterious
Obvious
Mysterious
“Cryptic” means enigmatic or mysterious. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all antonyms of cryptic and synonyms of one another.
Example Question #2353 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VERITABLE
Doubtful
Capricious
Legitimate
Fair-weather
Dubious
Legitimate
The word "veritable" is most similar in meaning to "legitimate" and relates an object's authentic nature. The other words do not share this meaning. Some of the answer choices are, in fact, antonyms of "veritable."
Example Question #68 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AUTHORITATIVE
Authentic
Authorial
Awe-inspiring
Autumnal
Official
Official
"Authoritative" and "official" are synonyms. They refer to an object's standing or reputation as being of the highest official or institutional caliber. The other words might appear similar but do not have closely related meanings. "Authorial" refers to the something (usually intention) pertaining to an author.
Example Question #2211 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ENIGMATIC
Magnificent
Medicinal
Magnanimous
Magnetic
Mystical
Mystical
"Enigmatic" and "mystical" are synonyms describing the quality of something esoteric and puzzling. The other words do not have meanings related to this sense of mystery. "Magnetic" refers either to the quality (in a person) of having a compelling personality, or the physical quality of attracting metals containing an opposite pole. "Magnificent" is an extremely positive adjective. "Magnanimous" refers to the quality of being generous and sympathetic to others.
Example Question #72 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNADULTERATED
Elegant
Top-notch
Considerate
Pure
Special
Pure
"Unadulterated" refers to something that is pure; something that has not been tampered with. The other answer choices have similarly positive connotations but don't quite capture this shade of meaning. "Elegant" may refer to something luxurious, while "special" and "top-notch" refer to something of good quality. "Considerate" is not at all related to the word "unadulterated."
Example Question #73 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INANE
Ingenuous
Disingenuous
Truculent
Ponderous
Fatuous
Fatuous
The adjective "inane" means pointless, silly, and foolish. This is closest in meaning to "fatuous" which means vacuous, without purpose. Additionally, "ponderous" means slow-moving; "truculent" means aggressive, hostile, eager to fight; "ingenuous" means naive, innocent, gullible; "disingenuous" means false, deceptive, insincere.
Example Question #74 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARAMOUNT
Important
Implied
Ingrate
Inveterate
Invalid
Important
The adjective "paramount" means of particular importance, especially "important." Additionally, "inveterate" means (of behavior) entrenched and habitual; "invalid" means not valid, not acceptable; "implied" means hinted at, suggested; an "ingrate" is an ungrateful and rude person.
Example Question #75 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INDUBITABLE
Quiescent
Uncertain
Exasperated
Unctuous
Certain
Certain
The adjective "indubitable" means not able to be doubted, unquestionable, or "certain." Additionally, "exasperated" means deeply frustrated and annoyed by; "unctuous" means exceedingly obsequious and fawning, prone to excessive flattery and sycophantic behavior; "quiescent" means at rest, inactive, dormant.
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