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Example Question #1341 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COMMENDABLE.
Unfairly suspected
Ambivalent
Fair and just
Worthy of praise
Harangue
Worthy of praise
“Commendable” means praiseworthy. For clarification, "ambivalent" means unsure or confused; "harangue" means berate, or to criticize somebody forcefully.
Example Question #1342 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INNOCUOUS.
Trustworthy
Porous
Harmless
Dangerous
Suspicious
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 #1343 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AFFLUENT.
Unjust
Wealthy
Corpulent
Impoverished
Noteworthy
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 #1344 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ACUTE.
Sharp
Possible
Inane
Worthy
Dignified
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
indicative
agreed
ancient
loose
grasping
grasping
"Prehensile" means capable of grasping. It usually refers to an animal's tail.
Example Question #1303 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms
Mutable
Healthy
Remiss
Inclement
Arrogant
Changeable
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 #553 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
UNASSAILABLE
unpleasant
frank
unattainable
futuristic
inviolable
inviolable
"Unassailable" means unable to be attacked, or inviolable.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
KINDRED
compatible
frustrating
merry
challenging
noisy
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
compliant
aloof
flashy
stubborn
deadly
deadly
"Lethal" means harmful or able to cause death.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
ALIEN
threatening
peculiar
extremely persuasive
technologically advanced
fascinating
peculiar
"Alien" is often used to describe things unfamiliar or peculiar.
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