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Example Question #2487 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROSAIC
Legendary
Chaotic
Rhetorical
Commonplace
Diction
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 #2488 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPECCABLE
Normal
Wet
Flawless
Risky
Durable
Flawless
"Impeccable" means faultless or flawless.
Example Question #2491 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSIPID
Unbecoming
Judgmental
Boring
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 #2492 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DILAPIDATED
Sturdy
Folded
Rundown
Confusing
Hairless
Rundown
Something that is "dilapidated" is worn out, rickety, and rundown.
Example Question #2493 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CLICHÉD
Impractical
Derisive
Overused
Enormous
Insightful
Overused
Clichéd means overused.
Example Question #2494 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LUXURIOUS
Financial
Massive
Reticent
Opulent
Vindicated
Opulent
Luxurious means extremely elegant and lavish, or opulent.
Example Question #2495 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BANAL
Zesty
Commonplace
Medicinal
Creative
Cowardly
Commonplace
"Banal" means overused or "commonplace."
Example Question #2494 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STERLING
Excellent
Scented
Understood
Creamy
Melancholy
Excellent
"Sterling" means excellent or valuable.
Example Question #2495 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSIPID
Subservient
Quick
Dull
Retracted
Courageous
Dull
"Insipid" means dull or bland.
Example Question #2495 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXECRABLE
Needless
Released
Detestable
Supportive
Clipped
Detestable
"Execrable" means detestable or very bad.
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