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Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPURIOUS
Fluent
Comparable
Representative
Servile
False
False
"Spurious" means false.
Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FACETIOUS
Humorous
Visible
Imminent
Disobedient
Overused
Humorous
"Facetious" means amusing or not meant to be taken seriously. The best answer choice is humorous.
Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ILLUSORY
Prudent
Fertile
Impoverished
Deceptive
Truthful
Deceptive
"Illusory" means deceptive.
Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNEQUIVOCAL
Edited
Anticipated
Clear
Ripe
Roaring
Clear
"Unequivocal" means clear, or having only one possible meaning.
Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARCANE
Wistful
Bunched
Pale
Expansive
Secret
Secret
"Arcane" means secret, mysterious, or understood by very few people. The Latin root word, "arcanus," means secret or hidden.
Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABSTRUSE
Incomprehensible
Gifted
Decadent
Gloomy
Slurred
Incomprehensible
"Abstruse" means hard to understand. The best answer choice is "incomprehensible."
Example Question #1014 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
VITAL
complete
nurturing
essential
troublesome
poignant
essential
Vital means extremely important or essential.
Example Question #1015 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CARDINAL
antique
rusty
fundamental
hungry
religious
fundamental
"Cardinal" (as an adjective) means of great importance, or fundamental.
Example Question #47 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EXIGENT
Contemporary
Rainy
Asymmetrical
Amazing
Pressing
Pressing
"Exigent" means urgent or pressing. So, "pressing" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "exigent."
Example Question #48 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PIVOTAL
Bitter
Trivial
Minor
Sarcastic
Essential
Essential
"Pivotal" means essential. "Trivial" and "minor" are antonyms of "pivotal." They each mean small and unimportant. "Bitter" can mean having a sharp taste, or be used to describe someone who is resentful.
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