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Example Question #38 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUTRID
Latent
Lethal
Optimistic
Decaying
Causal
Decaying
"Putrid" means rotten, decaying, or decomposing. The Latin root word, "putridus," means rotten.
Example Question #39 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TURGID
Striped
Swollen
Arrogant
Transparent
Intimidating
Swollen
"Turgid" means swollen.
Example Question #831 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SINUOUS
Harmonious
Purposeful
Inherent
Sparse
Winding
Winding
"Sinuous" means winding or curving.
Example Question #832 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EMACIATED
Convergent
Curt
Formal
Thin
Masculine
Thin
"Emaciated" means abnormally thin.
Example Question #833 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LITHE
Stuck
Valuable
Technical
Mundane
Flexible
Flexible
"Lithe" means flexible or easily bent.
Example Question #834 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RAUCOUS
Harsh
Continuous
Buoyant
Generous
Nasal
Harsh
"Raucous" means harsh or disorderly.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SINEWY
Ecstatic
Vulgar
Brief
Upright
Stringy
Stringy
"Sinewy" means tough, stringy, or strong.
Example Question #835 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NOISOME
Typical
Resonant
Malodorous
Informed
Dissolved
Malodorous
"Noisome" means offensive or having a foul odor. The best choice is "malodorous."
Example Question #836 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VISCOUS
Hazy
Detractive
Educated
Syrupy
Malignant
Syrupy
"Viscous" means thick and sticky. The best answer choice is "syrupy."
Example Question #837 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEBULOUS
Low
Vague
Repeated
Inverted
Distrustful
Vague
"Nebulous" means vague, indistinct, or cloudy.
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