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Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FAVORABLE
Approving
Reticent
Meticulous
Sturdy
Jaunty
Approving
Favorable means expressing approval, or approving.
Example Question #585 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INOPERABLE
Forested
Disagreeable
Selective
Untreatable
Tone-deaf
Untreatable
Inoperable means unable to be operated on, or untreatable.
Example Question #586 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DORMANT
Rainy
Glossy
Advanced
Inactive
Crisp
Inactive
"Dormant" means inactive or asleep. The Latin root word, "dormire," means to sleep.
Example Question #587 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LIABLE
Aggressive
Musty
Responsible
Durable
Defined
Responsible
"Liable" means legally responsible. The root word, "lier," means to bind.
Example Question #591 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OMINOUS
Threatening
Grainy
Bold
Generous
Hopeful
Threatening
"Ominous" is defined as signaling a future harmful or evil event. It also means threatening.
The word is derived from "omen," which means an occurrence that signals what will happen in the future.
Example Question #592 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORMIDABLE
Scary
Curious
Ephemeral
Courageous
Multicolored
Scary
"Formidable" means scary, intimidating, or powerful. The root word, "formido," means to fear.
Example Question #593 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERNICIOUS
Mistaken
Harmful
Dreary
Talented
Audible
Harmful
"Pernicious" means fatal or causing harm. The Latin root word "pernicies" means ruin.
Example Question #594 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FERAL
Quirky
Ephemeral
Transparent
Wild
Desperate
Wild
"Feral" means wild or not domesticated.
Example Question #1387 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FACILE
Scrupulous
Easy
Nimble
Immature
Secluded
Easy
"Facile" means easy.
Example Question #595 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TURPITUDE
Hygiene
Monotony
Apparition
Contradiction
Wickedness
Wickedness
"Turpitude" means wickedness.
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