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Example Questions
Example Question #2488 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROSAIC
Commonplace
Legendary
Chaotic
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 #2489 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPECCABLE
Wet
Durable
Risky
Normal
Flawless
Flawless
"Impeccable" means faultless or flawless.
Example Question #1171 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSIPID
Competitive
Unbecoming
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 #1172 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DILAPIDATED
Hairless
Sturdy
Confusing
Rundown
Folded
Rundown
Something that is "dilapidated" is worn out, rickety, and rundown.
Example Question #1173 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CLICHÉD
Derisive
Impractical
Overused
Enormous
Insightful
Overused
Clichéd means overused.
Example Question #1174 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LUXURIOUS
Opulent
Vindicated
Financial
Reticent
Massive
Opulent
Luxurious means extremely elegant and lavish, or opulent.
Example Question #1175 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BANAL
Creative
Commonplace
Cowardly
Zesty
Medicinal
Commonplace
"Banal" means overused or "commonplace."
Example Question #1176 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STERLING
Creamy
Excellent
Understood
Melancholy
Scented
Excellent
"Sterling" means excellent or valuable.
Example Question #1177 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSIPID
Courageous
Subservient
Dull
Quick
Retracted
Dull
"Insipid" means dull or bland.
Example Question #1178 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXECRABLE
Released
Detestable
Clipped
Supportive
Needless
Detestable
"Execrable" means detestable or very bad.
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