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Example Question #2252 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PERIPATETIC
loving
underwater
reduction
nomadic
jovial
nomadic
"Peripatetic" means traveling from place to place, or nomadic.
Example Question #2401 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
COEVAL
language
covering
contemporary
lectern
zeal
contemporary
A "coeval" is a person the same age as yourself, or a contemporary.
Example Question #2402 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Incessant
Irritable
Lucid
Continual
Hostile
Morose
Continual
"Incessant" means continual; Hostile means unfriendly; Morose means gloomy; Irritable means annoying; and Lucid means clear.
Example Question #2256 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
EMBRYONIC
unpleasant
rudimentary
gloomy
chemical
redacted
rudimentary
"Embryonic" means undeveloped, or rudimentary.
Example Question #2403 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PERPETUAL
eternal
nagging
untied
trite
affectionate
eternal
"Perpetual" means never-ending, or eternal.
Example Question #2262 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
ERRATIC
rural
powerful
mistaken
mischievious
unpredictable
unpredictable
"Erratic" means not following a pattern, or unpredictable.
Example Question #2404 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EVANESCENT
Noisy
Attractive
Fleeting
Notable
Beneficial
Fleeting
"Evanescent" means fleeting or short-lived, so "fleeting" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "evanescent."
Example Question #2405 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
INCIPIENT
Beginning
Opposed
Disproven
Soothing
Poor
Beginning
"Incipient" means beginning to exist or appear. So, "beginning" is the correct answer because it is closest in meaning to "incipient."
Example Question #2406 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FITFUL
Adept
Continuous
Abundant
Sporadic
Hesitant
Sporadic
"Fitful" means sporadic. "Continuous" means constant or nonstop. "Hesitant" means unsure or uncertain. "Abundant" means plentiful. "Adept" means skillful.
Example Question #2407 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PENDING
Creative
Courageous
Finished
Rude
Undecided
Undecided
"Pending" means unresolved or undecided, so "undecided" is the correct answer. "Finished" means settled or decided. "Courageous" means brave or valiant. "Creative" means imaginative. "Rude" means having no manners or impolite.
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