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Example Question #2323 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TANTAMOUNT
Faulty
Ludicrous
Conversant
Sequestered
Equal
Equal
"Tantamount" means equal to.
Example Question #2324 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCONGRUOUS
Desperate
Disagreeing
Understood
Fortified
Affluent
Disagreeing
"Incongruous" means out of place or incompatible. The best answer choice is the word, "disagreeing."
Example Question #2471 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMMACULATE.
Iniquitous
Broken
Malleable
Flawless
Deplorable
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 #2325 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INSIPID.
Intrepid
Unexciting
Derisive
Adventurous
Mournful
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 #2325 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TRITE.
Intense
Unoriginal
Bold
Purposeful
Scornful
Unoriginal
“Trite” is used to describe something unoriginal. For clarification, "scornful" means mocking or derisive.
Example Question #2471 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HACKNEYED.
Appropriate
Demented
Cliché
Suspicious
Reformed
Cliché
“Hackneyed” means cliché or trite. For clarification, demented means crazy and frenzied; appropriate means fitting.
Example Question #2472 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VAPID.
Strong
Dignified
Bland
Heavy
Acrid
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
Uninspiring
Confident
Motivating
Brilliant
Uninspiring
“Lackluster” means uninspiring or not good enough. For clarification, it is loosely an antonym of “motivating.”
Example Question #2477 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
IMPECCABLE
trivial
foolhardy
flawless
crooning
pedantic
flawless
"Impeccable" means faultless or flawless.
Example Question #2331 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
LACKLUSTER
scientific
uninspired
voracious
visual
sustainable
uninspired
"Lackluster" means lacking in vitality, or uninspired.
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