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Example Question #2471 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMMACULATE.
Deplorable
Iniquitous
Broken
Flawless
Malleable
Flawless
“Immaculate” means flawless or perfect and usually relates to the cleanliness or goodliness of something. For clarification, "iniquitous" means wicked or sinful; "deplorable" means worthy of contempt or hatred; malleable means movable or flexible.
Example Question #2472 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INSIPID.
Derisive
Mournful
Intrepid
Unexciting
Adventurous
Unexciting
“Insipid” is used to describe something unexciting. For clarification, "intrepid" means adventurous; "mournful" means full of sadness after a loss; "derisive" means disdainful or contemptuous.
Example Question #2473 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TRITE.
Bold
Purposeful
Unoriginal
Intense
Scornful
Unoriginal
“Trite” is used to describe something unoriginal. For clarification, "scornful" means mocking or derisive.
Example Question #2474 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HACKNEYED.
Appropriate
Suspicious
Reformed
Cliché
Demented
Cliché
“Hackneyed” means cliché or trite. For clarification, demented means crazy and frenzied; appropriate means fitting.
Example Question #29 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VAPID.
Acrid
Bland
Dignified
Strong
Heavy
Bland
“Vapid” means bland, weak or lifeless. For clarification, dignified means noble and imposing; acrid means choking or unpleasant.
Example Question #2331 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LACKLUSTER.
Demanding
Motivating
Brilliant
Uninspiring
Confident
Uninspiring
“Lackluster” means uninspiring or not good enough. For clarification, it is loosely an antonym of “motivating.”
Example Question #2331 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
IMPECCABLE
trivial
flawless
pedantic
crooning
foolhardy
flawless
"Impeccable" means faultless or flawless.
Example Question #2332 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
LACKLUSTER
uninspired
voracious
sustainable
visual
scientific
uninspired
"Lackluster" means lacking in vitality, or uninspired.
Example Question #2333 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
INSIPID
pandering
bothersome
sweet
rancorous
unimaginative
unimaginative
"Insipid" means lacking interest, or unimaginative.
Example Question #2334 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CRUDE
Tantalizing
Illegal
Ferocious
Rudimentary
Impressive
Rudimentary
"Crude" means made in a rudimentary or makeshift way.
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