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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
Meticulous
Sturdy
Reticent
Jaunty
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
Untreatable
Selective
Disagreeable
Forested
Tone-deaf
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
Rainy
Advanced
Crisp
Glossy
Inactive
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
Defined
Responsible
Aggressive
Musty
Durable
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
Threatening
Grainy
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 #56 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORMIDABLE
Scary
Ephemeral
Curious
Multicolored
Courageous
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
Harmful
Talented
Mistaken
Audible
Dreary
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
Transparent
Wild
Ephemeral
Desperate
Quirky
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 #1387 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TURPITUDE
Contradiction
Hygiene
Wickedness
Monotony
Apparition
Wickedness
"Turpitude" means wickedness.
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