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Example Question #2463 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TANTAMOUNT
Conversant
Equal
Faulty
Sequestered
Ludicrous
Equal
"Tantamount" means equal to.
Example Question #2325 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCONGRUOUS
Affluent
Disagreeing
Fortified
Understood
Desperate
Disagreeing
"Incongruous" means out of place or incompatible. The best answer choice is the word, "disagreeing."
Example Question #2326 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMMACULATE.
Broken
Flawless
Iniquitous
Deplorable
Malleable
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 #2327 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INSIPID.
Mournful
Intrepid
Unexciting
Adventurous
Derisive
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 #2328 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TRITE.
Scornful
Unoriginal
Purposeful
Bold
Intense
Unoriginal
“Trite” is used to describe something unoriginal. For clarification, "scornful" means mocking or derisive.
Example Question #2329 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HACKNEYED.
Cliché
Suspicious
Appropriate
Reformed
Demented
Cliché
“Hackneyed” means cliché or trite. For clarification, demented means crazy and frenzied; appropriate means fitting.
Example Question #1151 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VAPID.
Bland
Strong
Acrid
Heavy
Dignified
Bland
“Vapid” means bland, weak or lifeless. For clarification, dignified means noble and imposing; acrid means choking or unpleasant.
Example Question #1152 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LACKLUSTER.
Demanding
Brilliant
Uninspiring
Motivating
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
trivial
flawless
crooning
flawless
"Impeccable" means faultless or flawless.
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
LACKLUSTER
visual
sustainable
uninspired
voracious
scientific
uninspired
"Lackluster" means lacking in vitality, or uninspired.
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