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Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSOLENTLY
Impertinently
Somnolently
Glamorously
Querulously
Salubriously
Explanation
"Insolent" and "impertinent" are synonyms. "Salubrious" means healthful, and "querulous" means irritable or crabby. "Glamorous" means stylish, enchanting, or attractive. "Somnolent" means sleepy.
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOMINANT
Leading
Minor
Focused
Small
Descendent
Explanation
The word “dominant” describes someone who is in control or in command over others. The answer choice that most resembles this definition is “leading.”
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANTIQUATED
Outdated
Unmanageable
Ghastly
Troubled
Despised
Explanation
If something is "antiquated," it is old-fashioned or out of date.
The 200 year old house’s antiquated heating system still used coal as its fuel source.
So "outdated" is the best answer.
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERSONABLY
Congenially
Affectionately
Fondly
Monstrously
Disagreeably
Explanation
"Personable" means friendly, congenial, and agreeable. This is an antonym of "disagreeable." "Affectionate" means loving and fond. "Monstrous" means savage or non-human.
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TANTAMOUNT
Equal
Sequestered
Conversant
Faulty
Ludicrous
Explanation
"Tantamount" means equal to.
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
LETHAL
deadly
aloof
compliant
flashy
stubborn
Explanation
"Lethal"means harmful or able to cause death.
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISCREET
Inconspicuous
Separate
Monstrous
Hideous
Reckless
Explanation
Someone who is "discreet" is cautious or inconspicuous. This is an antonym of "reckless." "Hideous" means very ugly, and "monstrous" means monster-like. "Discrete," a different word from "discreet," can be used to mean separate and distinct from something else.
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISARMING
Beguiling
Unwitting
Hazardous
Imminent
Aggressive
Explanation
"Disarming" can mean charming, persuasive, or beguiling and often describes someone's smile or demeanor. "Unwitting," on the other hand, means unaware. Don't confuse "disarming" with weapons and choose "aggressive" or "hazardous." "Imminent" means forthcoming or impending.
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
RETINUE
entourage
jewelry
fundamentals
practice
income
Explanation
A "retinue"is a group of advisers and assistants that accompanies someone, similar to an entourage.
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LUGUBRIOUSLY
Glumly
Tangibly
Conscientiously
Ostensibly
Doggedly
Explanation
"Lugubrious" means morose or "glum." "Dogged" means determined, and "ostensible" means purported or supposed. "Conscientious" means dutiful, and "tangible" means able to be touched or felt.