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Example Question #2331 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VAPID.
Acrid
Bland
Strong
Heavy
Dignified
Bland
“Vapid” means bland, weak or lifeless. For clarification, dignified means noble and imposing; acrid means choking or unpleasant.
Example Question #2332 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LACKLUSTER.
Uninspiring
Brilliant
Demanding
Confident
Motivating
Uninspiring
“Lackluster” means uninspiring or not good enough. For clarification, it is loosely an antonym of “motivating.”
Example Question #1158 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
IMPECCABLE
flawless
pedantic
crooning
foolhardy
trivial
flawless
"Impeccable" means faultless or flawless.
Example Question #1159 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
LACKLUSTER
sustainable
uninspired
scientific
visual
voracious
uninspired
"Lackluster" means lacking in vitality, or uninspired.
Example Question #3233 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
INSIPID
pandering
sweet
bothersome
unimaginative
rancorous
unimaginative
"Insipid" means lacking interest, or unimaginative.
Example Question #1161 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CRUDE
Tantalizing
Ferocious
Impressive
Rudimentary
Illegal
Rudimentary
"Crude" means made in a rudimentary or makeshift way.
Example Question #3233 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HACKNEYED
Overused
Cantankerous
Slipshod
Ludicrous
Imaginative
Overused
"Hackneyed" means trite, unoriginal, or overused.
Example Question #2333 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VAPID
Trusting
Dull
Fiery
Edible
Problematic
Dull
"Vapid" means dull or flat, so "dull" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "vapid": "fiery" means characterized by fire; "problematic" means difficult; "trusting" means believing; and "edible" means able to be eaten.
Example Question #2334 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
ATROCIOUS
Confidential
Belligerent
Eloquent
Delightful
Wicked
Wicked
"Atrocious" means wicked or brutal. "Eloquent" means expressive or persuasive in speech. "Belligerent" means aggressive and war-like. "Delightful" means pleasant or enjoyable. "Confidential" means secret and unknown to the public.
Example Question #2335 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
INSIPID
Favorable
Hasty
Competent
Amphibian
Bland
Bland
"Insipid" means bland or without taste. "Amphibian" is used to describe an animal or item that can exist or can function on land and in water. "Favorable" means approving or advantageous. "Competent" means capable and having the required skills to complete something. "Hasty" means done with speed, but not with thoroughness.
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