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Example Question #2471 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMMACULATE.
Malleable
Deplorable
Iniquitous
Broken
Flawless
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.
Adventurous
Derisive
Unexciting
Mournful
Intrepid
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.
Scornful
Purposeful
Bold
Unoriginal
Intense
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.
Reformed
Cliché
Appropriate
Suspicious
Demented
Cliché
“Hackneyed” means cliché or trite. For clarification, demented means crazy and frenzied; appropriate means fitting.
Example Question #2475 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VAPID.
Bland
Acrid
Heavy
Strong
Dignified
Bland
“Vapid” means bland, weak or lifeless. For clarification, dignified means noble and imposing; acrid means choking or unpleasant.
Example Question #2476 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LACKLUSTER.
Brilliant
Confident
Uninspiring
Demanding
Motivating
Uninspiring
“Lackluster” means uninspiring or not good enough. For clarification, it is loosely an antonym of “motivating.”
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
IMPECCABLE
pedantic
foolhardy
trivial
flawless
crooning
flawless
"Impeccable" means faultless or flawless.
Example Question #2477 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
LACKLUSTER
voracious
uninspired
scientific
sustainable
visual
uninspired
"Lackluster" means lacking in vitality, or uninspired.
Example Question #3233 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
INSIPID
pandering
sweet
bothersome
unimaginative
rancorous
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
Rudimentary
Illegal
Ferocious
Impressive
Rudimentary
"Crude" means made in a rudimentary or makeshift way.
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