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Example Question #1151 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TANTAMOUNT
Equal
Faulty
Conversant
Sequestered
Ludicrous
Equal
"Tantamount" means equal to.
Example Question #1152 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCONGRUOUS
Affluent
Understood
Desperate
Fortified
Disagreeing
Disagreeing
"Incongruous" means out of place or incompatible. The best answer choice is the word, "disagreeing."
Example Question #2327 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMMACULATE.
Malleable
Iniquitous
Flawless
Deplorable
Broken
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 #2328 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INSIPID.
Mournful
Adventurous
Derisive
Unexciting
Intrepid
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 #2329 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TRITE.
Unoriginal
Purposeful
Bold
Scornful
Intense
Unoriginal
“Trite” is used to describe something unoriginal. For clarification, "scornful" means mocking or derisive.
Example Question #2471 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HACKNEYED.
Reformed
Suspicious
Cliché
Appropriate
Demented
Cliché
“Hackneyed” means cliché or trite. For clarification, demented means crazy and frenzied; appropriate means fitting.
Example Question #1153 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VAPID.
Acrid
Dignified
Heavy
Bland
Strong
Bland
“Vapid” means bland, weak or lifeless. For clarification, dignified means noble and imposing; acrid means choking or unpleasant.
Example Question #1154 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LACKLUSTER.
Confident
Demanding
Motivating
Uninspiring
Brilliant
Uninspiring
“Lackluster” means uninspiring or not good enough. For clarification, it is loosely an antonym of “motivating.”
Example Question #2477 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
IMPECCABLE
trivial
foolhardy
flawless
crooning
pedantic
flawless
"Impeccable" means faultless or flawless.
Example Question #1155 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
LACKLUSTER
uninspired
scientific
voracious
visual
sustainable
uninspired
"Lackluster" means lacking in vitality, or uninspired.
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