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Example Question #731 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERFUNCTORY
Aplomb
Limpid
Sterling
Maudlin
Routine
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 #732 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADVENTITIOUS
Accidental
Extenuating
Deliberate
Premeditated
Intentional
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 #733 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESIDUAL
Spectacular
Scarce
Fecund
Leftover
Unhurried
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 #734 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SALUTARY
Premeditated
Dire
Reluctant
Beneficial
Feisty
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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