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Example Question #19 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXORBITANT
Hapless
Excessive
Imprudent
Facile
Joyful
Excessive
"Exorbitant" means excessive; Facile means easy; Hapless means unlucky; Imprudent means not careful; and Joyful means very happy.
Example Question #2321 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TANTAMOUNT
Equivalent
Divergent
Indifferent
Vile
Distinguished
Equivalent
"Tantamount" is an adjective that means "equal in seriousness to; virtually the same as," so we need to pick out another word that means "equal." While "indifferent" may look like a good answer choice because it looks like "in-" ("not") and "different," "indifferent" actually doesn't mean "not different," but instead means "having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned," or "neither good nor bad; mediocre," so it's not the word we're looking for. "Equivalent," however, means "equal in value, amount, function, or meaning," and because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "tantamount," it is the correct answer.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSPICUOUS
Impervious
Obvious
Timely
Torrential
Picturesque
Obvious
Conspicuous means easily noticed. Thus, the best answer choice is 'Obvious'.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCONGRUOUS
Meaningless
Finite
Undaunted
Unsuited
Retroactive
Unsuited
Incongruous means out-of-place or unsuited.
Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TANTAMOUNT
Ludicrous
Equal
Conversant
Faulty
Sequestered
Equal
"Tantamount" means equal to.
Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCONGRUOUS
Disagreeing
Understood
Affluent
Desperate
Fortified
Disagreeing
"Incongruous" means out of place or incompatible. The best answer choice is the word, "disagreeing."
Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMMACULATE.
Iniquitous
Flawless
Deplorable
Malleable
Broken
Flawless
“Immaculate” means flawless or perfect and usually relates to the cleanliness or goodliness of something. For clarification, "iniquitous" means wicked or sinful; "deplorable" means worthy of contempt or hatred; malleable means movable or flexible.
Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INSIPID.
Adventurous
Intrepid
Derisive
Unexciting
Mournful
Unexciting
“Insipid” is used to describe something unexciting. For clarification, "intrepid" means adventurous; "mournful" means full of sadness after a loss; "derisive" means disdainful or contemptuous.
Example Question #27 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TRITE.
Scornful
Purposeful
Intense
Bold
Unoriginal
Unoriginal
“Trite” is used to describe something unoriginal. For clarification, "scornful" means mocking or derisive.
Example Question #28 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HACKNEYED.
Appropriate
Suspicious
Cliché
Demented
Reformed
Cliché
“Hackneyed” means cliché or trite. For clarification, demented means crazy and frenzied; appropriate means fitting.
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