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Example Question #538 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
MATERNAL
motherly
concise
groundbreaking
fierce
familial
motherly
Maternal means of or relating to mothers, or motherly.
Example Question #1331 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DELETERIOUS.
Pernicious
Bellicose
Enigma
Rudimentary
Healthy
Pernicious
“Deleterious” means extremely harmful, which is the same meaning of the word “pernicious.” For clarification, "rudimentary" means basic; "enigma" means mystery; "bellicose" means ready for or inclined towards warfare.
Example Question #1332 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRECARIOUS.
Unimpressive
Perfect
Illusory
Uncertain
Preliminary
Uncertain
If something is “precarious,” it is uncertain or unstable,with connotations of danger. The placement of a cup on the edge of a table would be “precariously” situated. For clarification, "preliminary" means coming before something; "illusory" means not real or imaginary.
Example Question #1333 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NEFARIOUS.
Unscrupulous
Hard-working
Discerning
Honest
Wicked
Wicked
“Nefarious” means wicked, infamous or evil. For clarification, "unscrupulous" means not restrained by moral or ethical principles; "discerning" means selective and showing good judgment.
Example Question #1334 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OLFACTORY.
Relating to the sense of smell
Relating to the sense of sight
Relating to the sense of hearing
Relating to the sense of touch
Relating to the sense of taste
Relating to the sense of smell
“Olfactory” means relating to the sense of smell.
Example Question #1335 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FATUOUS.
Borderline
Relevant
Asinine
Irreverent
Unfounded
Asinine
“Fatuous” means unintelligent, pointless and a waste of time, which is a synonym for “asinine.” Both words are generally used to describe pointless activities or foolish ideas. For clarification, "irreverent" means disrespectful, not reverent; "unfounded" means baseless, not based on evidence.
Example Question #9 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: find the words that match most closely.
AUTARKIC
Social
Talkative
Uninspired
Prevalent
Independent
Independent
"Autarkic" means economically independent and is usually used to refer to a country, state, or society.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
FUNCTIONAL
expensive
thoughtless
utilitarian
marvelous
candid
utilitarian
"Functional" means useful or utilitarian.
Example Question #545 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CONGENITAL
inborn
petite
shadowed
merry
truthful
inborn
"Congenital" means present from birth, or inborn.
Example Question #1336 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMPERVIOUS.
Susceptible
Cantankerous
Impenetrable
Gregarious
Voluptuous
Impenetrable
“Impervious” means not allowing something to pass through, or impenetrable. It can also mean being unmoved by other people’s opinions when used to describe a person. For clarification, cantankerous means very angry and grumpy; gregarious means outgoing and sociable; voluptuous means sensual or indulgent; susceptible means vulnerable to something or easily affected by something.
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