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Example Question #171 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPECUNIOUS
Absurd
Exhausted
Poor
Intense
Wealthy
Poor
The adjective "impecunious" means penniless, "poor," completely without money or possessions. Additionally, "absurd" means ridiculous.
Example Question #172 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INEXORABLE
Tacit
Ignominious
Unyielding
Obstreperous
Impending
Unyielding
"Inexorable" means relentless, unstoppable, or "unyielding." "Tacit" is a synonym for "unspoken," and "impending" is a synonym for "imminent." "Ignominious" means shameful or disgraceful. "Obstreperous" means rambunctious and boisterous.
Example Question #173 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPECUNIOUS
Impoverished
Imperial
Impertinent
Impudent
Impudent
Impoverished
"Impecunious" means "impoverished," penniless, destitute. "Impudent" means impertinent, insolent, and cheeky. "Imperial" is the adjective form of emperor or empire.
Example Question #174 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLAINTIVE
Mournful
Irascible
Imperturbable
Spectral
Gauche
Mournful
"Imperturbable" means unable to be bothered. This is an antonym for "irascible," which means irritable, cranky. "Plaintive" means "mournful" or wistful. "Gauche" is a synonym for inelegant, tasteless. "Spectral" is a synonym for "ghostly."
Example Question #175 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLATTERING
Derogatory
Lethargic
Puerile
Torpid
Obsequious
Obsequious
"Flattering" means "obsequious," fawning. "Derogatory" and "disrespectful" are synonyms, as are "puerile" and "juvenile." "Torpid" and "lethargic" are synonyms for sluggish.
Example Question #176 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FABLED
Legendary
Emblematic
Confounding
Enigmatic
Implicit
Legendary
"Fabled" means storied or "legendary." "Enigmatic" means mysterious, and "confounding" means bewildering or confusing. "Implicit" is an antonym of "explicit." "Emblematic" means symbolic.
Example Question #177 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IGNOMINIOUS
Manifold
Shameful
Proud
Multifarious
Arbitrary
Shameful
"Ignominy" is shame and humiliation. "Proud" means pleased and glad with one's own achievements, and "arbitrary" means random. "Multifarious" and "manifold" both mean diverse and varied.
Example Question #178 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INEFFABLE
Storied
Fervid
Unspeakable
Dilatory
Luxurious
Unspeakable
"Ineffable" describes something that cannot be spoken or put into words. "Dilatory" means sluggish, and "fervid" means ardent or impassioned. "Luxurious" means opulent, fancy, and deluxe. "Storied" is another word for "legendary."
Example Question #179 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUERILE
Euphoric
Adulterated
Juvenile
Heinous
Rancorous
Juvenile
"Puerile" means "juvenile" or immature. "Adulterated" means impure or contaminated. "Heinous" is a synonym for "atrocious," and "rancorous" is a synonym for "spiteful." "Euphoric" means elated and ecstatic.
Example Question #180 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INIMICAL
Injurious
Enthralled
Intractable
Celibate
Disconsolate
Injurious
The adjective "inimical" means hostile, unfriendly or causing harm, detrimental, "injurious." Just to provide further clarification on a difficult word "injurious" means leading to or causing injury. Additionally, "intractable" means stubborn, obstinate, not prone to changing one's mind; "celibate" means abstinent, not engaging or having engaged in sexual acts; "enthralled" means captivated by and attracted to; "disconsolate" means unhappy and unable to be consoled, not able to be cheered up.
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