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Example Question #2471 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMMACULATE.
Broken
Deplorable
Malleable
Iniquitous
Flawless
Flawless
“Immaculate” means flawless or perfect and usually relates to the cleanliness or goodliness of something. For clarification, "iniquitous" means wicked or sinful; "deplorable" means worthy of contempt or hatred; malleable means movable or flexible.
Example Question #2472 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INSIPID.
Mournful
Adventurous
Derisive
Intrepid
Unexciting
Unexciting
“Insipid” is used to describe something unexciting. For clarification, "intrepid" means adventurous; "mournful" means full of sadness after a loss; "derisive" means disdainful or contemptuous.
Example Question #2473 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TRITE.
Intense
Bold
Unoriginal
Purposeful
Scornful
Unoriginal
“Trite” is used to describe something unoriginal. For clarification, "scornful" means mocking or derisive.
Example Question #2474 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HACKNEYED.
Reformed
Demented
Cliché
Appropriate
Suspicious
Cliché
“Hackneyed” means cliché or trite. For clarification, demented means crazy and frenzied; appropriate means fitting.
Example Question #2331 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VAPID.
Dignified
Heavy
Acrid
Strong
Bland
Bland
“Vapid” means bland, weak or lifeless. For clarification, dignified means noble and imposing; acrid means choking or unpleasant.
Example Question #1157 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LACKLUSTER.
Motivating
Brilliant
Uninspiring
Confident
Demanding
Uninspiring
“Lackluster” means uninspiring or not good enough. For clarification, it is loosely an antonym of “motivating.”
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
IMPECCABLE
pedantic
foolhardy
trivial
flawless
crooning
flawless
"Impeccable" means faultless or flawless.
Example Question #3231 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
LACKLUSTER
scientific
visual
voracious
sustainable
uninspired
uninspired
"Lackluster" means lacking in vitality, or uninspired.
Example Question #3233 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
INSIPID
pandering
sweet
bothersome
unimaginative
rancorous
unimaginative
"Insipid" means lacking interest, or unimaginative.
Example Question #1161 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CRUDE
Rudimentary
Tantalizing
Ferocious
Illegal
Impressive
Rudimentary
"Crude" means made in a rudimentary or makeshift way.
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