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Example Question #53 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DORMANT
Crisp
Rainy
Glossy
Advanced
Inactive
Inactive
"Dormant" means inactive or asleep. The Latin root word, "dormire," means to sleep.
Example Question #54 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LIABLE
Aggressive
Responsible
Durable
Musty
Defined
Responsible
"Liable" means legally responsible. The root word, "lier," means to bind.
Example Question #55 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OMINOUS
Grainy
Threatening
Generous
Bold
Hopeful
Threatening
"Ominous" is defined as signaling a future harmful or evil event. It also means threatening.
The word is derived from "omen," which means an occurrence that signals what will happen in the future.
Example Question #56 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORMIDABLE
Courageous
Ephemeral
Multicolored
Curious
Scary
Scary
"Formidable" means scary, intimidating, or powerful. The root word, "formido," means to fear.
Example Question #57 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERNICIOUS
Talented
Dreary
Audible
Harmful
Mistaken
Harmful
"Pernicious" means fatal or causing harm. The Latin root word "pernicies" means ruin.
Example Question #58 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FERAL
Desperate
Transparent
Quirky
Ephemeral
Wild
Wild
"Feral" means wild or not domesticated.
Example Question #1387 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FACILE
Scrupulous
Easy
Nimble
Immature
Secluded
Easy
"Facile" means easy.
Example Question #59 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TURPITUDE
Monotony
Contradiction
Hygiene
Apparition
Wickedness
Wickedness
"Turpitude" means wickedness.
Example Question #61 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEFARIOUS
Cosmic
Wicked
Refreshing
Rapid
Annotated
Wicked
"Nefarious" means wicked.
Example Question #62 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELETERIOUS
Harmful
Adequate
Impulsive
Wily
Desiccated
Harmful
"Deleterious" means harmful or injurious to health.
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