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Example Question #2463 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSPICUOUS
Picturesque
Torrential
Impervious
Timely
Obvious
Obvious
Conspicuous means easily noticed. Thus, the best answer choice is 'Obvious'.
Example Question #2322 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCONGRUOUS
Finite
Meaningless
Undaunted
Unsuited
Retroactive
Unsuited
Incongruous means out-of-place or unsuited.
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 #2326 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HACKNEYED.
Demented
Cliché
Appropriate
Reformed
Suspicious
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.”
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