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Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TANTAMOUNT
Equal
Ludicrous
Conversant
Sequestered
Faulty
Equal
"Tantamount" means equal to.
Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCONGRUOUS
Affluent
Understood
Disagreeing
Fortified
Desperate
Disagreeing
"Incongruous" means out of place or incompatible. The best answer choice is the word, "disagreeing."
Example Question #1151 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMMACULATE.
Malleable
Iniquitous
Broken
Flawless
Deplorable
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 #2472 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INSIPID.
Derisive
Mournful
Intrepid
Unexciting
Adventurous
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 #2473 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TRITE.
Bold
Purposeful
Unoriginal
Intense
Scornful
Unoriginal
“Trite” is used to describe something unoriginal. For clarification, "scornful" means mocking or derisive.
Example Question #2474 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HACKNEYED.
Appropriate
Suspicious
Reformed
Cliché
Demented
Cliché
“Hackneyed” means cliché or trite. For clarification, demented means crazy and frenzied; appropriate means fitting.
Example Question #29 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VAPID.
Acrid
Bland
Dignified
Strong
Heavy
Bland
“Vapid” means bland, weak or lifeless. For clarification, dignified means noble and imposing; acrid means choking or unpleasant.
Example Question #2331 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LACKLUSTER.
Demanding
Motivating
Brilliant
Uninspiring
Confident
Uninspiring
“Lackluster” means uninspiring or not good enough. For clarification, it is loosely an antonym of “motivating.”
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
IMPECCABLE
pedantic
foolhardy
flawless
trivial
crooning
flawless
"Impeccable" means faultless or flawless.
Example Question #2332 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
LACKLUSTER
uninspired
voracious
sustainable
visual
scientific
uninspired
"Lackluster" means lacking in vitality, or uninspired.
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