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Example Question #2373 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRANDIOSE
Uncouth
Circumspect
Luminary
Supercilious
Resplendent
Resplendent
The adjective "grandiose" means magnificent, imposing, and majestic (particularly in an unnecessarily exaggerated fashion). This is closest in meaning to "resplendent" which means spectacular, splendid, brilliant. Additionally, "uncouth" means (of a person) rude and uncivilized, vulgar and unrefined; "luminary" means notable or famous within a particular area; "circumspect" means thoughtful and cautious; "supercilious" means arrogant, acting as if one thinks one is better than others, haughty and patronizing.
Example Question #2374 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LURID
Banal
Impecunious
Trite
Maudlin
Sensational
Sensational
"Lurid" and "sensational" are synonyms, as are "maudlin" and "sentimental." "Trite" means banal, and "impecunious" means impoverished.
Example Question #2375 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCHOATE
Esoteric
Nascent
Concrete
Laborious
Abstract
Nascent
"Inchoate" and "nascent" both mean not fully formed. "Laborious" means arduous and difficult, and "esoteric" means abstruse. "Abstract" and "concrete" are antonyms.
Example Question #2376 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADULTERATED
Disreputable
Contaminated
Distraught
Execrable
Laconic
Contaminated
"Adulterated" means "contaminated," tainted, and impure. "Execrable" is a synonym for "dreadful," and "laconic" is a synonym for "terse." "Distraught" means distressed. "Disreputable" means notorious.
Example Question #2377 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HEINOUS
Sparse
Atrocious
Scanty
Crushed
Torpid
Atrocious
"Heinous" and "atrocious" are synonyms. "Torpid" is another word for sluggish or lethargic. "Scanty" and "sparse" are synonyms, as are "crushed" and "devastated."
Example Question #2378 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ERRATIC
Derogatory
Apposite
Unpredictable
Distraught
Wholesome
Unpredictable
"Erratic" means sporadic or "unpredictable." "Distraught" is a synonym for "distressed," and "wholesome" is a synonym for "healthful." "Apposite" means apt or appropriate for the circumstances. "Derogatory" is a synonym for "disparaging" or denigratory.
Example Question #2379 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MANIFOLD
Multifarious
Fabled
Bewitching
Bewildered
Homogenous
Multifarious
"Manifold" and "multifarious" both mean diverse and heterogenous, an antonym for "homogenous." "Fabled" and "legendary" are synonyms, as are "bewitching" and "enchanting." "Bewildered" means confused.
Example Question #2380 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EGREGIOUS
Penurious
Gregarious
Chauvinistic
Appalling
Jingoistic
Appalling
"Egregious" means outstandingly bad, shocking, or "appalling." "Penurious" and "impoverished" are synonyms, as are "jingoistic" and "chauvinistic." "Gregarious" is another word for outgoing and social.
Example Question #2381 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSIPID
Tasteless
Hopeless
Luckless
Aimless
Helpless
Tasteless
The adjective "insipid" means lacking flavor, tasteless. Additionally, "aimless" means without goals or direction; "luckless" means unfortunate, hapless.
Example Question #2382 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXQUISITE
Appalling
Abrasive
Disheartening
Delightful
Unnerving
Delightful
The adjective "exquisite" means lovely, beautiful, and delightful. "Appalling" means disgusting and shocking or horrifying and sickening; "disheartening" means causing one to lose faith, making one less optimistic; "unnerving" means unsettling and making one feel nervous and uncomfortable; and "abrasive" means rude and obnoxious.
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