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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
Sturdy
Meticulous
Jaunty
Reticent
Approving
Approving
Favorable means expressing approval, or approving.
Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INOPERABLE
Selective
Disagreeable
Forested
Tone-deaf
Untreatable
Untreatable
Inoperable means unable to be operated on, or untreatable.
Example Question #53 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DORMANT
Inactive
Crisp
Advanced
Rainy
Glossy
Inactive
"Dormant" means inactive or asleep. The Latin root word, "dormire," means to sleep.
Example Question #54 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LIABLE
Musty
Durable
Aggressive
Responsible
Defined
Responsible
"Liable" means legally responsible. The root word, "lier," means to bind.
Example Question #55 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OMINOUS
Bold
Generous
Hopeful
Threatening
Grainy
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 #56 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORMIDABLE
Curious
Ephemeral
Courageous
Scary
Multicolored
Scary
"Formidable" means scary, intimidating, or powerful. The root word, "formido," means to fear.
Example Question #57 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERNICIOUS
Talented
Audible
Mistaken
Dreary
Harmful
Harmful
"Pernicious" means fatal or causing harm. The Latin root word "pernicies" means ruin.
Example Question #1386 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FERAL
Desperate
Wild
Ephemeral
Quirky
Transparent
Wild
"Feral" means wild or not domesticated.
Example Question #594 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FACILE
Immature
Nimble
Easy
Scrupulous
Secluded
Easy
"Facile" means easy.
Example Question #1386 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TURPITUDE
Monotony
Hygiene
Contradiction
Apparition
Wickedness
Wickedness
"Turpitude" means wickedness.
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