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Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COMMENDABLE.
Ambivalent
Fair and just
Unfairly suspected
Harangue
Worthy of praise
Worthy of praise
“Commendable” means praiseworthy. For clarification, "ambivalent" means unsure or confused; "harangue" means berate, or to criticize somebody forcefully.
Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INNOCUOUS.
Harmless
Trustworthy
Suspicious
Porous
Dangerous
Harmless
“Innocuous” means harmless or unlikely to cause offense. For clarification, "porous" means easily permeable or breachable and is an antonym of “impenetrable.”
Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AFFLUENT.
Unjust
Impoverished
Corpulent
Noteworthy
Wealthy
Wealthy
“Affluent” means wealthy, or having an overabundance of possessions. For clarification, corpulent means fat; impoverished means very poor and is an antonym of “affluent”; unjust means not just, or not fair; noteworthy means significant, worth noting.
Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ACUTE.
Inane
Possible
Sharp
Dignified
Worthy
Sharp
"Acute" means sharp, or focused. For clarification, inane means absurd or pointless; dignified means composed or noble.
Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PREHENSILE
loose
indicative
agreed
ancient
grasping
grasping
"Prehensile" means capable of grasping. It usually refers to an animal's tail.
Example Question #1344 : Synonyms
Synonyms
Mutable
Inclement
Remiss
Healthy
Changeable
Arrogant
Changeable
"Mutable" means changeable; inclement means stormy or bad; arrogant means pretentious; remiss means negligent or uncareful; and healthy means to be in good health.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
UNASSAILABLE
futuristic
unpleasant
unattainable
inviolable
frank
inviolable
"Unassailable" means unable to be attacked, or inviolable.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
KINDRED
compatible
merry
noisy
challenging
frustrating
compatible
"Kindred" means similar in kind, related, or compatible.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
LETHAL
flashy
stubborn
compliant
aloof
deadly
deadly
"Lethal" means harmful or able to cause death.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
ALIEN
threatening
fascinating
peculiar
extremely persuasive
technologically advanced
peculiar
"Alien" is often used to describe things unfamiliar or peculiar.
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