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Example Question #2222 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GLIB
Insincere
Outlawed
Sacrilegious
Ornate
Abstract
Insincere
The adjective "glib" means (of speech) "insincere" and disingenuous. Additionally, "outlawed" means banned, forbidden, not allowed; "sacrilegious" means blasphemous, offensive to a religion; "ornate" means elaborately decorated, adorned and embellished; "abstract" means not concrete, related to something theoretical or intangible.
Example Question #2223 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROPITIOUS
Providential
Dynamic
Garbled
Exasperated
Imbued
Providential
The adjective "propitious" means favorable, auspicious, (of circumstances) lucky and indicating a good chance for success. This is closest in meaning to "providential" which means favorable, divinely ordained to happen. Additionally, "garbled" means mixed up; "imbued" means filled with; "exasperated" means frustrated by, deeply irritated by; "dynamic" means energetic, powerful, exciting or forceful.
Example Question #2224 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCONTROVERTIBLE
Undeniable
Inauspicious
Inopportune
Unflappable
Untimely
Undeniable
The adjective "incontrovertible" means not able to be denied, undeniable, not able to be disputed, irrefutable. Additionally, "unflappable" means calm and controlled in a crisis, not able to be stressed or unnerved; "untimely" means occurring at a bad time; "inauspicious" means not promising, an unfortunate beginning that suggests further failure; "inopportune" means unsuitable, not favorable, untimely.
Example Question #2225 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GERMANE
Formidable
Impeccable
Edible
Applicable
Inexplicable
Applicable
The adjective "germane" means relevant to, applicable, able to be applied to. Additionally, "inexplicable" means unable to be explained; "impeccable" means flawless, perfect; "edible" means able to be eaten; "formidable" means daunting, awe-inspiring and intimidating.
Example Question #2226 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIDACTIC
Recondite
Educational
Distended
Provisional
Amenable
Educational
The adjective "didactic" means instructional, educational, informative. Additionally, "provisional" means temporary, intended only for a short time; "amenable" means cooperative, agreeable; "distended" means bloated, swollen due to pressure; "recondite" means (of knowledge) arcane and privileged, known by only a few.
Example Question #2371 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BENIGHTED
Comely
Ignorant
Fulsome
Furtive
Sagacious
Ignorant
The adjective "benighted" means ignorant of. Additionally, "sagacious" means wise, possessing sagacity; "furtive" means (of a look) secretive, clandestine; "comely" means attractive; "fulsome" means excessively flattering, fawning, unctuous.
Example Question #2372 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ESOTERIC
Arcane
Pervasive
Torpid
Ingenuous
Truculent
Arcane
The adjective "esoteric" means understood by only a small number of people, arcane and privileged knowledge. The correct answer is therefore "arcane." Additionally, "ingenuous" means naive, easily misled by others; "truculent" means aggressive, quick to anger, eager to fight; "torpid" means inactive, sluggish, lacking energy; "pervasive" means spread throughout.
Example Question #2373 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCOGNITO
Solitary
Blatant
Perilous
Disguised
Muted
Disguised
"Incognito" is an adjective meaning having one's identity concealed. "Disguised" means having altered one's appearance to hide one's identity. "Blatant" means obvious and done openly, "muted" means quiet and soft, "solitary" means isolated or done alone, and "perilous" means full or danger or risk.
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