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Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROSAIC
Rhetorical
Diction
Legendary
Chaotic
Commonplace
Commonplace
“Prosaic” describes something ordinary or commonplace. You might have thought the correct answer is “rhetorical” because of the relationship between “prose” and “rhetoric,” but “prosaic” is unrelated to “prose.” For clarification, "rhetorical" means relating to the skill of persuasive language, and "diction" means spoken clarity or choice of words.
Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPECCABLE
Normal
Durable
Wet
Risky
Flawless
Flawless
"Impeccable" means faultless or flawless.
Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSIPID
Boring
Unbecoming
Judgmental
Competitive
Agressive
Boring
"Insipid" means lacking flavor or uninteresting. "Boring" means lacking the quality of being interesting. Both "boring" and "insipid" mean mundane or banal. Thus, these two words are synonyms.
Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DILAPIDATED
Rundown
Confusing
Hairless
Sturdy
Folded
Rundown
Something that is "dilapidated" is worn out, rickety, and rundown.
Example Question #47 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CLICHÉD
Derisive
Insightful
Overused
Impractical
Enormous
Overused
Clichéd means overused.
Example Question #48 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LUXURIOUS
Vindicated
Financial
Opulent
Massive
Reticent
Opulent
Luxurious means extremely elegant and lavish, or opulent.
Example Question #49 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BANAL
Medicinal
Cowardly
Commonplace
Creative
Zesty
Commonplace
"Banal" means overused or "commonplace."
Example Question #50 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STERLING
Excellent
Scented
Understood
Melancholy
Creamy
Excellent
"Sterling" means excellent or valuable.
Example Question #2491 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSIPID
Courageous
Dull
Retracted
Quick
Subservient
Dull
"Insipid" means dull or bland.
Example Question #2492 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXECRABLE
Supportive
Needless
Clipped
Detestable
Released
Detestable
"Execrable" means detestable or very bad.
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