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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
Assiduous
Sedulous
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
Dissolute
Drinkable
Powerful
Abysmal
Inebriated
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 #153 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROPITOUS
Smarmy
Peevish
Ludicrous
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 #154 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERNICIOUS
Anomalous
Typical
Dishonest
Sedulous
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 #155 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOMNOLENT
Sleepy
Peachy
Exquisite
Potent
Stringent
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 #156 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEROGATORY
Censorious
Disparaging
Terrestrial
Commendable
Celestial
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 #157 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
APT
Apposite
Frank
Delicious
Unfitting
Blustery
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 #158 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORBIDDING
Crafty
Welcoming
Witty
Threatening
Iconic
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 #159 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCATHING
Harvested
Abysmal
Blistering
Lively
Autumnal
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 #160 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TORPID
Sluggish
Elaborate
Legendary
Improvised
Illogical
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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