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Example Question #1171 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROSAIC
Chaotic
Legendary
Commonplace
Diction
Rhetorical
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 #1172 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPECCABLE
Normal
Flawless
Wet
Durable
Risky
Flawless
"Impeccable" means faultless or flawless.
Example Question #1173 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSIPID
Unbecoming
Competitive
Agressive
Judgmental
Boring
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 #1174 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DILAPIDATED
Folded
Rundown
Sturdy
Confusing
Hairless
Rundown
Something that is "dilapidated" is worn out, rickety, and rundown.
Example Question #1175 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CLICHÉD
Insightful
Derisive
Overused
Enormous
Impractical
Overused
Clichéd means overused.
Example Question #1176 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LUXURIOUS
Massive
Opulent
Reticent
Vindicated
Financial
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
Creative
Commonplace
Zesty
Medicinal
Cowardly
Commonplace
"Banal" means overused or "commonplace."
Example Question #2496 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STERLING
Creamy
Scented
Excellent
Melancholy
Understood
Excellent
"Sterling" means excellent or valuable.
Example Question #3252 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSIPID
Subservient
Quick
Dull
Courageous
Retracted
Dull
"Insipid" means dull or bland.
Example Question #1177 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXECRABLE
Detestable
Released
Clipped
Supportive
Needless
Detestable
"Execrable" means detestable or very bad.
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