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Example Question #1358 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
INTENSE
strange
vigorous
lethargic
palateable
rural
vigorous
"Intense" means of extreme force or strength, or vigorous.
Example Question #73 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: find the words that match most closely.
IRREPRESSIBLE
Occasional
Racous
Unquenchable
Pleasant
Catastrophic
Unquenchable
"Irrepressible" means unable to be repressed or controlled, or unquenchable.
Example Question #1361 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CONVOLUTED
garrulous
laconic
complicated
articulate
useful
complicated
"Convoluted" means extremely complex or complicated.
Example Question #1401 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
QUIESCENT.
Vigorous
Dynamic
Energetic
Inactive
Vivacious
Inactive
“Quiescent” means quiet and inactive. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all synonyms that mean full of energy.
Example Question #1402 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
IMPOTENT
cranky
congruent
powerless
formulaic
reductive
powerless
"Impotent" means unable to take action, or powerless.
Example Question #1403 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
FEEBLE
frail
melancholic
composed
patterned
terse
frail
"Feeble" means weak or frail.
Example Question #1404 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
ROBUST
vigorous
fortuitous
fickle
lacking
agile
vigorous
"Robust" means strong or vigorous.
Example Question #1403 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTRICATE
Complex
Sluggish
Lawless
Mandatory
Sullen
Complex
"Intricate" means "complex" or very complicated. "Sluggish" means tired or slow-moving. "Lawless" means lacking enforced rules or a system of government. "Mandatory" means required or obligated. "Sullen" means sad and gloomy.
Example Question #1404 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FORMIDABLE
Intimidating
Charming
Remiss
Tranquil
Optimistic
Intimidating
"Formidable" means strong and capable of instilling fear and respect in the eyes of other people. So, "intimidating" is the correct answer. "Remiss" means negligent or not careful. "Optimistic" means positive about the future or hopeful. "Tranquil" means calm or peaceful. "Charming" means attractive or pleasant.
Example Question #1405 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FORMIDABLE
Intimidating
Shapely
Fundamental
Complex
Encouraging
Intimidating
"Formidable" means very large, powerful, or intense. The correct answer "intimidating" is similar in meaning; it means making someone feel afraid or making someone feel timid. The other choices do not have similar definitions: "complex" means complicated; "shapely" means curvy; "fundamental" means basic; and "encouraging" means supportive.
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