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Example Question #81 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GLIB
Insincere
Outlawed
Sacrilegious
Abstract
Ornate
Insincere
The adjective "glib" means (of speech) "insincere" and disingenuous. Additionally, "outlawed" means banned, forbidden, not allowed; "sacrilegious" means blasphemous, offensive to a religion; "ornate" means elaborately decorated, adorned and embellished; "abstract" means not concrete, related to something theoretical or intangible.
Example Question #82 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROPITIOUS
Dynamic
Providential
Garbled
Exasperated
Imbued
Providential
The adjective "propitious" means favorable, auspicious, (of circumstances) lucky and indicating a good chance for success. This is closest in meaning to "providential" which means favorable, divinely ordained to happen. Additionally, "garbled" means mixed up; "imbued" means filled with; "exasperated" means frustrated by, deeply irritated by; "dynamic" means energetic, powerful, exciting or forceful.
Example Question #83 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCONTROVERTIBLE
Inopportune
Undeniable
Unflappable
Untimely
Inauspicious
Undeniable
The adjective "incontrovertible" means not able to be denied, undeniable, not able to be disputed, irrefutable. Additionally, "unflappable" means calm and controlled in a crisis, not able to be stressed or unnerved; "untimely" means occurring at a bad time; "inauspicious" means not promising, an unfortunate beginning that suggests further failure; "inopportune" means unsuitable, not favorable, untimely.
Example Question #84 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GERMANE
Inexplicable
Impeccable
Formidable
Applicable
Edible
Applicable
The adjective "germane" means relevant to, applicable, able to be applied to. Additionally, "inexplicable" means unable to be explained; "impeccable" means flawless, perfect; "edible" means able to be eaten; "formidable" means daunting, awe-inspiring and intimidating.
Example Question #85 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIDACTIC
Recondite
Provisional
Amenable
Distended
Educational
Educational
The adjective "didactic" means instructional, educational, informative. Additionally, "provisional" means temporary, intended only for a short time; "amenable" means cooperative, agreeable; "distended" means bloated, swollen due to pressure; "recondite" means (of knowledge) arcane and privileged, known by only a few.
Example Question #86 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BENIGHTED
Ignorant
Sagacious
Furtive
Comely
Fulsome
Ignorant
The adjective "benighted" means ignorant of. Additionally, "sagacious" means wise, possessing sagacity; "furtive" means (of a look) secretive, clandestine; "comely" means attractive; "fulsome" means excessively flattering, fawning, unctuous.
Example Question #87 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ESOTERIC
Truculent
Ingenuous
Torpid
Arcane
Pervasive
Arcane
The adjective "esoteric" means understood by only a small number of people, arcane and privileged knowledge. The correct answer is therefore "arcane." Additionally, "ingenuous" means naive, easily misled by others; "truculent" means aggressive, quick to anger, eager to fight; "torpid" means inactive, sluggish, lacking energy; "pervasive" means spread throughout.
Example Question #88 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCOGNITO
Muted
Perilous
Disguised
Blatant
Solitary
Disguised
"Incognito" is an adjective meaning having one's identity concealed. "Disguised" means having altered one's appearance to hide one's identity. "Blatant" means obvious and done openly, "muted" means quiet and soft, "solitary" means isolated or done alone, and "perilous" means full or danger or risk.
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