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Example Question #552 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CRYPTIC
Pretentious
Secret
Relevant
Prevalent
Portentous
Secret
"Cryptic" means "secret," encoded, or obscure in meaning.
"Portentous" means ominous or having great significance or meaning.
"Pretentious" means snobby, conceited or grandiose.
"Prevalent" means wide-spread, common, accepted.
"Relevant" means pertinent, appropriate, or related to something.
Example Question #553 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COVERT
Congenial
Terse
Illiterate
Senile
Secretive
Secretive
The adjective "covert" means meant to be undertaken without people knowing or noticing, secretive, stealthy. Additionally, "terse" means brief, concise, to the point; "senile" means mentally weakened due to old age; "congenial" means friendly and agreeable; "illiterate" means not literate, not able to read or write.
Example Question #554 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONFIDENTIAL
Stifling
Harmonious
Private
Elegant
Frivolous
Private
The adjective "confidential" means intended to be secret, private and personal information. Additionally, "elegant" means dignified and refined, being stylish and graceful; "harmonious" means either peaceful or pleasing-sounding; "frivolous" means having no purpose or use; "stifling" means oppressive, uncomfortably hot.
Example Question #555 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PREPOSTEROUS
Transparent
Acute
Opaque
Obtuse
Absurd
Absurd
The adjective "preposterous" means absurd, ridiculous, too silly to be believed. Additionally, "opaque" means not allowing light to pass through, whereas "transparent" means allowing light to pass through; "obtuse" means dull-witted, mentally slow, whereas "acute" means sharp-witted, mentally quick.