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Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
TRANSCENDENT
mystical
festive
merciless
scholarly
sour
mystical
"Transcendent" means above the range of normal human experience, or mystical.
Example Question #1311 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
FRIVOLOUS
Avarice
Significiant
Aloof
Pleasurable
Unimportant
Unimportant
"Frivolous" means trivial or unimportant, so "unimportant" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1312 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PERFUNCTORY
Bothersome
Easygoing
Timely
Banal
Cursory
Cursory
"Perfunctory" means performed with minimal effort, or cursory.
Example Question #1313 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
STEADFAST
Uncommitted
Gorgeous
Committed
Apathetic
Lethargic
Committed
"Steadfast" means committed. "Uncommitted" is the antonym; it means not committed. "Gorgeous" means extremely beautiful. "Lethargic" means slow and sluggish. "Apathetic" means lacking interest or indifferent.
Example Question #1314 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FELICITOUS
Lasting
Appropriate
Tortuous
Freezing
Hirsute
Appropriate
"Felicitous" means appropriate or suitable. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "felicitous": "lasting" means existing for a long time; "freezing" means extremely cold; "hirsute" means hairy; and "tortuous" means twisting and turning.
Example Question #1315 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INDIGENT
Objective
Lofty
Verbose
Poor
Fair
Poor
"Indigent" means poor. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "indigent": "fair" means just; "lofty" means noble or high-minded; "objective" means concerning facts instead of emotions, and "verbose" means wordy.
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMPECUNIOUS
Proud
Approachable
Reflective
Poor
Unwilling
Poor
"Impecunious" means very poor, so "poor" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "impecunious": "unwilling" means averse; "proud" means not humble; "approachable" means welcoming; and "reflective" means thoughtful.
Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PEJORATIVE
Profitable
Pretentious
Belittling
Intuitive
Valiant
Belittling
"Pejorative" means belittling or derogatory, so "belittling" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "pejorative": "valiant" means courageous; "profitable" means lucrative; "pretentious" means pompous; and "intuitive" means known without being taught.
Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
AIMLESS
Chronic
Dejected
Impious
Aloof
Purposeless
Purposeless
"Aimless" means purposeless or without goals or purpose. "Aloof" means detached or unconcered. "Chronic" means permanent or lasting a long time. "Dejected" means sad and depressed. "Impious" means disrespectful towards religion.
Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
DREARY
Dull
Pious
Exciting
Plentiful
Conventional
Dull
"Dreary" means dull or lifeless. "Exciting" is the antonym; it means lively and interesting. "Pious" means very religious. "Plentiful" means abundant or a lot. "Conventional" means normal or customary.
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