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Example Question #952 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ESOTERIC
Truculent
Arcane
Monotone
Protracted
Celestial
Arcane
"Esoteric" means known by only a few, arcane. It is generally used to describe knowledge, so "esoteric knowledge" means arcane knowledge, known only by a select few. To provide further help, "monotone" means boring; "celestial" means divine, heavenly; "truculent" means aggressive; "protracted" means drawn out, taking a long time.
Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXIGUOUS
Meager
Garrulous
Cogent
Sufficient
Ample
Meager
"Exiguous" means a very small amount, meager, scant. To provide further help, "ample" means more than enough; "sufficient" means enough, good enough; "garrulous" means talkative; "cogent" means a well-made, clear argument.
Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERFUNCTORY
Routine
Aplomb
Limpid
Sterling
Maudlin
Routine
"Perfunctory" means routine, undertaken with minimal preparation and consideration. To provide further help, "sterling" means exemplary, excellent; "limpid" means clear, transparent; "aplomb" means done with poise and excellence; "maudlin" means overly sentimental.
Example Question #953 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADVENTITIOUS
Extenuating
Premeditated
Intentional
Deliberate
Accidental
Accidental
"Adventitious" means unplanned, accidental, not deliberate. To provide further help, "intentional" and "deliberate" are synonyms, both words mean done on purpose. Additionally, "extenuating" means existing and excusable circumstances; "premeditated" means planned.
Example Question #954 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESIDUAL
Scarce
Fecund
Unhurried
Spectacular
Leftover
Leftover
"Residual" means remaining, left over. To provide further help, "scarce" means rare, a lack of; "fecund" means abundant, a lot of. "Scarce" and "fecund" can be antonyms of one another because the words have opposite meanings.
Example Question #955 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SALUTARY
Feisty
Beneficial
Premeditated
Dire
Reluctant
Beneficial
"Salutary" means promoting health, advantageous, beneficial. To provide further help, "premeditated" means planned; "feisty" means surprisingly tough; "dire" means a bad situation, desperate; "reluctant" means unwilling, not wanting to do something.
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