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Example Question #679 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PORTENTOUS
Frigid
Irrevocable
Ominous
Reckless
Timorous
Ominous
"Portentous" means "ominous" or foreboding. A portent is a premonition or a forewarning.
"Irrevocable" means can't be taken back, or can't be undone; final.
"Timorous" means fearful, afraid, or shuddering.
"Reckless" means careless, irresponsible or negligent.
"Frigid" means very cold, or unwelcoming.
Example Question #680 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
APROPOS
Obedient
Unsuitable
Relevant
Grave
Inventive
Relevant
"Apropos" means "relevant" or suitable; appropriate for a situation. The final "s" is not pronounced.
"Obedient" means compliant; describes someone who obeys.
"Grave" means very serious or gloomy.
"Inventive" means new, original, creative.
"Unsuitable" means inappropriate or not proper. It is an antonym of "apropos."
Example Question #681 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CARDIAC
Healthy
Related to the heart
Related to the lung
Related to the brain
Cancerous
Related to the heart
"Cardiac" means "related to the heart." For example, a heart surgery is a cardiac surgery.
"Healthy" means fit, active or strong.
"Cancerous" as an adjective means malignant, deadly or extremely harmful.
Words with the prefix "neuro" are related to the brain. For example, a brain doctor is a neurologist.
"Pulmonary" means related to the lung. For example, a pulmonary disease is a lung disease.
Example Question #682 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MONETARY
Tedious
Plausible
Sanctimonious
Financial
Redolent
Financial
"Monetary" means "financial" or related to money.
"Tedious" means boring and time-consuming.
"Sanctimonious" means self-righteous, hypocritical, smug.
"Redolent" means pleasant smelling, aromatic, or pungent.
"Plausible" means believable, possible or persuasive.
Example Question #683 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INTRICATE
Diverse
Easy
Complex
Dreadful
Harmonious
Complex
The correct answer is "complex."
"Intricate" means very complicated or detailed.
"Complex" means consisting of many different and connected parts. The term "complex" is a synonym of the word intricate.
Example Question #684 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ENVIABLE
Miserable
Cogent
Desirable
Listless
Wanton
Desirable
The adjective "enviable" means desirable, likely to be envied or wanted by others. Additionally, "cogent" means (of an argument) reasonable and convincing; "listless" means lacking energy and enthusiasm; "miserable" means very sad; "wanton" means random and destructive.
Example Question #685 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BENIGN
Greasy
Devious
Malignant
Cruel
Mild
Mild
"Benign" means "mild," kindly, or not cancerous when describing a medical condition.
"Devious" means sly, sneaky, deceitful.
"Greasy" means slippery, oily, or fatty.
"Malignant" means diseased, deadly, fatal or cancerous when describing a medical condition.
"Cruel" means intentionally unkind and taking please from that unkindness; callousness towards causing others pain.
Example Question #686 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEFARIOUS
Defiant
Ambiguous
Periodic
Amphibious
Horrible
Horrible
"Nefarious" means "horrible," sinful or bad.
"Ambiguous" means unclear, having more than one meaning, enigmatic.
"Defiant" means resistant, disobedient, aggressive.
"Periodic" means occurring periodically or after a certain period of time, occurring at fixed intervals.
"Amphibious" means occurring in water, aquatic. For example, amphibious creatures are creatures that live in water.
Example Question #687 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AKIN
Uncertain
Violent
Related
Persistent
Smooth
Related
The correct answer is "related."
"Akin" is an adjective that simply means related by blood or of similar character.
Example Question #688 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OVERT
Private
Undisguised
Noisy
Animated
Hidden
Undisguised
The correct answer is "undisguised."
"Overt" is an adjective that means done or shown openly, making undisguised the correct answer choice.
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