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Example Question #2372 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRANDIOSE
Uncouth
Resplendent
Luminary
Circumspect
Supercilious
Resplendent
The adjective "grandiose" means magnificent, imposing, and majestic (particularly in an unnecessarily exaggerated fashion). This is closest in meaning to "resplendent" which means spectacular, splendid, brilliant. Additionally, "uncouth" means (of a person) rude and uncivilized, vulgar and unrefined; "luminary" means notable or famous within a particular area; "circumspect" means thoughtful and cautious; "supercilious" means arrogant, acting as if one thinks one is better than others, haughty and patronizing.
Example Question #2374 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LURID
Sensational
Trite
Banal
Maudlin
Impecunious
Sensational
"Lurid" and "sensational" are synonyms, as are "maudlin" and "sentimental." "Trite" means banal, and "impecunious" means impoverished.
Example Question #2375 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCHOATE
Nascent
Abstract
Esoteric
Concrete
Laborious
Nascent
"Inchoate" and "nascent" both mean not fully formed. "Laborious" means arduous and difficult, and "esoteric" means abstruse. "Abstract" and "concrete" are antonyms.
Example Question #2376 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADULTERATED
Execrable
Contaminated
Laconic
Distraught
Disreputable
Contaminated
"Adulterated" means "contaminated," tainted, and impure. "Execrable" is a synonym for "dreadful," and "laconic" is a synonym for "terse." "Distraught" means distressed. "Disreputable" means notorious.
Example Question #2377 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HEINOUS
Atrocious
Crushed
Sparse
Torpid
Scanty
Atrocious
"Heinous" and "atrocious" are synonyms. "Torpid" is another word for sluggish or lethargic. "Scanty" and "sparse" are synonyms, as are "crushed" and "devastated."
Example Question #2378 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ERRATIC
Unpredictable
Distraught
Wholesome
Apposite
Derogatory
Unpredictable
"Erratic" means sporadic or "unpredictable." "Distraught" is a synonym for "distressed," and "wholesome" is a synonym for "healthful." "Apposite" means apt or appropriate for the circumstances. "Derogatory" is a synonym for "disparaging" or denigratory.
Example Question #2379 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MANIFOLD
Bewitching
Bewildered
Homogenous
Fabled
Multifarious
Multifarious
"Manifold" and "multifarious" both mean diverse and heterogenous, an antonym for "homogenous." "Fabled" and "legendary" are synonyms, as are "bewitching" and "enchanting." "Bewildered" means confused.
Example Question #71 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EGREGIOUS
Gregarious
Chauvinistic
Appalling
Jingoistic
Penurious
Appalling
"Egregious" means outstandingly bad, shocking, or "appalling." "Penurious" and "impoverished" are synonyms, as are "jingoistic" and "chauvinistic." "Gregarious" is another word for outgoing and social.
Example Question #2381 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSIPID
Helpless
Luckless
Hopeless
Aimless
Tasteless
Tasteless
The adjective "insipid" means lacking flavor, tasteless. Additionally, "aimless" means without goals or direction; "luckless" means unfortunate, hapless.
Example Question #2382 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXQUISITE
Disheartening
Abrasive
Appalling
Unnerving
Delightful
Delightful
The adjective "exquisite" means lovely, beautiful, and delightful. "Appalling" means disgusting and shocking or horrifying and sickening; "disheartening" means causing one to lose faith, making one less optimistic; "unnerving" means unsettling and making one feel nervous and uncomfortable; and "abrasive" means rude and obnoxious.
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