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Example Question #151 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPECTRAL
Sedulous
Assiduous
Maudlin
Ghostly
Animated
Ghostly
"Spectral" means ghostly, shadowy. "Maudlin" means overly sentimental, and "animated" means lively, energetic. "Sedulous" and "assiduous" are both synonyms for hardworking and diligent.
Example Question #152 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POTABLE
Abysmal
Inebriated
Drinkable
Powerful
Dissolute
Drinkable
"Potable" means drinkable, safe to drink. "Inebriated" means drunk, but the two words are not related. "Abysmal" means dreadful, terrible. "Dissolute" means decadent. "Powerful" is a synonym for "potent," not "potable."
Example Question #1481 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROPITOUS
Smarmy
Ludicrous
Peevish
Petulant
Favorable
Favorable
"Propitious" is a synonym for auspicious, promising, and "favorable." "Ludicrous" is a synonym for ridiculous. "Petulant" and "peevish" are synonyms for irritable. "Smarmy" is a synonym for unctuous.
Example Question #1482 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERNICIOUS
Sedulous
Anomalous
Typical
Dishonest
Harmful
Harmful
"Pernicious" means both injurious and "harmful." "Typical" and "abnormal" are antonyms, and "anomalous" means abnormal. "Dishonest" is an antonym for "truthful." "Sedulous" means hardworking and diligent.
Example Question #1483 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOMNOLENT
Sleepy
Exquisite
Potent
Stringent
Peachy
Sleepy
"Somnolent" and "sleepy" are synonyms. "Exquisite" means beautiful and elegant. "Potent" is a synonym for powerful, and "peachy" is a synonym for fine. "Stringent" means strict and severe.
Example Question #1484 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEROGATORY
Commendable
Censorious
Celestial
Disparaging
Terrestrial
Disparaging
"Derogatory" means disrespectful, "disparaging," and demeaning. "Censorious" means very critical, and "commendable" means praiseworthy. "Celestial" means heavenly and is a near antonym for "terrestrial," or earthly.
Example Question #1485 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
APT
Apposite
Delicious
Blustery
Unfitting
Frank
Apposite
"Apt" is another word for "apposite" or suitable. This is an antonym for "unfitting." "Delicious" means very good tasting, and "blustery" is another word for windy. "Frank" means forthright and candid.
Example Question #1486 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORBIDDING
Welcoming
Threatening
Iconic
Crafty
Witty
Threatening
"Forbidding" means uninviting or threatening. This is an antonym for "welcoming." "Witty" means humorously intelligent, and "crafty" means clever and devious. "Iconic" is a synonym for classic; it can also mean related or pertaining to a religious icon.
Example Question #1487 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCATHING
Abysmal
Autumnal
Blistering
Harvested
Lively
Blistering
"Scathing" means biting, severe, and "blistering." "Abysmal" means dreadful or terrible, and "lively" means animated. "Autumnal" is an adjective for autumn or fall.
Example Question #1488 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TORPID
Sluggish
Legendary
Elaborate
Illogical
Improvised
Sluggish
"Torpid" is another word for "sluggish" or lethargic. "Elaborate" means very complex and intricate. "Improvised" means unplanned or spontaneous. "Illogical" is an antonym for "logical," and "legendary" is a synonym for fabled or storied.
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