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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.
LACKLUSTER.
Demanding
Confident
Uninspiring
Brilliant
Motivating
Uninspiring
“Lackluster” means uninspiring or not good enough. For clarification, it is loosely an antonym of “motivating.”
Example Question #1157 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
IMPECCABLE
trivial
foolhardy
pedantic
crooning
flawless
flawless
"Impeccable" means faultless or flawless.
Example Question #1158 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
LACKLUSTER
uninspired
scientific
visual
voracious
sustainable
uninspired
"Lackluster" means lacking in vitality, or uninspired.
Example Question #3233 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
INSIPID
pandering
sweet
bothersome
unimaginative
rancorous
unimaginative
"Insipid" means lacking interest, or unimaginative.
Example Question #2334 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CRUDE
Tantalizing
Rudimentary
Illegal
Ferocious
Impressive
Rudimentary
"Crude" means made in a rudimentary or makeshift way.
Example Question #2333 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HACKNEYED
Ludicrous
Overused
Cantankerous
Imaginative
Slipshod
Overused
"Hackneyed" means trite, unoriginal, or overused.
Example Question #3231 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VAPID
Dull
Trusting
Problematic
Fiery
Edible
Dull
"Vapid" means dull or flat, so "dull" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "vapid": "fiery" means characterized by fire; "problematic" means difficult; "trusting" means believing; and "edible" means able to be eaten.
Example Question #3232 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
ATROCIOUS
Eloquent
Confidential
Delightful
Wicked
Belligerent
Wicked
"Atrocious" means wicked or brutal. "Eloquent" means expressive or persuasive in speech. "Belligerent" means aggressive and war-like. "Delightful" means pleasant or enjoyable. "Confidential" means secret and unknown to the public.
Example Question #3233 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
INSIPID
Hasty
Competent
Amphibian
Favorable
Bland
Bland
"Insipid" means bland or without taste. "Amphibian" is used to describe an animal or item that can exist or can function on land and in water. "Favorable" means approving or advantageous. "Competent" means capable and having the required skills to complete something. "Hasty" means done with speed, but not with thoroughness.
Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MARVELOUS
Big
Astonishing
Interesting
Typical
Natural
Astonishing
Something that is "marvelous" is amazing or beyong belief. "Astonishing" is the best choice because it means causing surprise or wonder. Considering the other choices, something that is "typical" is common and would not amaze anyone as a result. The other choices have no relation in meaning to "marvelous."
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