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Example Questions
Example Question #2483 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROSAIC
Commonplace
Legendary
Chaotic
Diction
Rhetorical
Commonplace
“Prosaic” describes something ordinary or commonplace. You might have thought the correct answer is “rhetorical” because of the relationship between “prose” and “rhetoric,” but “prosaic” is unrelated to “prose.” For clarification, "rhetorical" means relating to the skill of persuasive language, and "diction" means spoken clarity or choice of words.
Example Question #2484 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPECCABLE
Flawless
Normal
Risky
Durable
Wet
Flawless
"Impeccable" means faultless or flawless.
Example Question #2491 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSIPID
Agressive
Judgmental
Unbecoming
Boring
Competitive
Boring
"Insipid" means lacking flavor or uninteresting. "Boring" means lacking the quality of being interesting. Both "boring" and "insipid" mean mundane or banal. Thus, these two words are synonyms.
Example Question #2492 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DILAPIDATED
Folded
Rundown
Hairless
Sturdy
Confusing
Rundown
Something that is "dilapidated" is worn out, rickety, and rundown.
Example Question #2493 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CLICHÉD
Derisive
Impractical
Insightful
Enormous
Overused
Overused
Clichéd means overused.
Example Question #2494 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LUXURIOUS
Vindicated
Massive
Opulent
Financial
Reticent
Opulent
Luxurious means extremely elegant and lavish, or opulent.
Example Question #2495 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BANAL
Creative
Medicinal
Commonplace
Cowardly
Zesty
Commonplace
"Banal" means overused or "commonplace."
Example Question #2496 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STERLING
Understood
Scented
Creamy
Melancholy
Excellent
Excellent
"Sterling" means excellent or valuable.
Example Question #2497 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSIPID
Courageous
Retracted
Quick
Subservient
Dull
Dull
"Insipid" means dull or bland.
Example Question #2498 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXECRABLE
Supportive
Released
Detestable
Clipped
Needless
Detestable
"Execrable" means detestable or very bad.
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