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Example Question #1148 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TANTAMOUNT
Divergent
Vile
Indifferent
Distinguished
Equivalent
Equivalent
"Tantamount" is an adjective that means "equal in seriousness to; virtually the same as," so we need to pick out another word that means "equal." While "indifferent" may look like a good answer choice because it looks like "in-" ("not") and "different," "indifferent" actually doesn't mean "not different," but instead means "having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned," or "neither good nor bad; mediocre," so it's not the word we're looking for. "Equivalent," however, means "equal in value, amount, function, or meaning," and because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "tantamount," it is the correct answer.
Example Question #1141 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSPICUOUS
Torrential
Obvious
Impervious
Timely
Picturesque
Obvious
Conspicuous means easily noticed. Thus, the best answer choice is 'Obvious'.
Example Question #1142 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCONGRUOUS
Meaningless
Retroactive
Undaunted
Unsuited
Finite
Unsuited
Incongruous means out-of-place or unsuited.
Example Question #2321 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TANTAMOUNT
Conversant
Ludicrous
Sequestered
Faulty
Equal
Equal
"Tantamount" means equal to.
Example Question #2322 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCONGRUOUS
Affluent
Fortified
Understood
Disagreeing
Desperate
Disagreeing
"Incongruous" means out of place or incompatible. The best answer choice is the word, "disagreeing."
Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMMACULATE.
Flawless
Iniquitous
Broken
Malleable
Deplorable
Flawless
“Immaculate” means flawless or perfect and usually relates to the cleanliness or goodliness of something. For clarification, "iniquitous" means wicked or sinful; "deplorable" means worthy of contempt or hatred; malleable means movable or flexible.
Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INSIPID.
Mournful
Unexciting
Derisive
Adventurous
Intrepid
Unexciting
“Insipid” is used to describe something unexciting. For clarification, "intrepid" means adventurous; "mournful" means full of sadness after a loss; "derisive" means disdainful or contemptuous.
Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TRITE.
Bold
Purposeful
Unoriginal
Intense
Scornful
Unoriginal
“Trite” is used to describe something unoriginal. For clarification, "scornful" means mocking or derisive.
Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HACKNEYED.
Appropriate
Demented
Reformed
Suspicious
Cliché
Cliché
“Hackneyed” means cliché or trite. For clarification, demented means crazy and frenzied; appropriate means fitting.
Example Question #2331 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VAPID.
Heavy
Strong
Acrid
Dignified
Bland
Bland
“Vapid” means bland, weak or lifeless. For clarification, dignified means noble and imposing; acrid means choking or unpleasant.
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