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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
Glossy
Advanced
Inactive
Rainy
Inactive
"Dormant" means inactive or asleep. The Latin root word, "dormire," means to sleep.
Example Question #53 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LIABLE
Responsible
Durable
Aggressive
Defined
Musty
Responsible
"Liable" means legally responsible. The root word, "lier," means to bind.
Example Question #54 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OMINOUS
Bold
Threatening
Hopeful
Generous
Grainy
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 #55 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORMIDABLE
Scary
Courageous
Curious
Multicolored
Ephemeral
Scary
"Formidable" means scary, intimidating, or powerful. The root word, "formido," means to fear.
Example Question #56 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERNICIOUS
Harmful
Talented
Dreary
Mistaken
Audible
Harmful
"Pernicious" means fatal or causing harm. The Latin root word "pernicies" means ruin.
Example Question #57 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FERAL
Desperate
Ephemeral
Transparent
Wild
Quirky
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 #58 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TURPITUDE
Contradiction
Apparition
Monotony
Wickedness
Hygiene
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
Rapid
Wicked
Refreshing
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
Impulsive
Harmful
Wily
Adequate
Desiccated
Harmful
"Deleterious" means harmful or injurious to health.
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