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Example Questions
Example Question #1413 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ONEROUS
Pathetic
Enjoyable
Arduous
Profane
Honorable
Arduous
"Onerous" means challenging, burdensome, and difficult, so "arduous," a word that means difficult and taxing, is the best answer choice.
Example Question #1414 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TORPID
Speedy
Forbidden
Winsome
Effortless
Lethargic
Lethargic
“Torpid” means sluggish or lacking energy, so it is a synonym for “lethargic,” which means physically or mentally exhausted. For clarification, "winsome" means charming and innocent.
Example Question #1415 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INNOCUOUS
Haughty
Diabolical
Harmless
Dangerous
Pointless
Harmless
“Innocuous” is an adjective used to describe something harmless in effect or unlikely to provoke a reaction. It is opposite in meaning to “dangerous” and “diabolical.”
Example Question #1416 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUIESCENT
Quintessential
Bland
Strange
Unusual
Inactive
Inactive
"Quiescent" means still and quiet. Something that is "inactive" tends to not make sound or movement. Given how similar the meanings of these words are, they are synonyms. A tempting wrong answer is "quintessential" because it sounds like "quiescent," but has a very different meaning. ("Quintessential" means ideal.)
Example Question #1417 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPERIAL
Aggravated
Motionless
Careless
Antiquated
Royal
Royal
Imperial means "of or relating to an emperor." It also means "characteristic of or exercising supreme authority." Royal means "of or pertaining to a king, queen, or some other ruler."
Example Question #1418 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INTRICATE
Porous
Intrinsic
Creative
Assiduous
Complex
Complex
Intricate means complex.
Example Question #91 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMPLEX
Caring
Intertwined
Complicated
Extinct
Previous
Complicated
Complex means involving many parts, or complicated.
Example Question #92 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACCOUNTABLE
Forgetful
Responsible
Critical
Distinct
Computational
Responsible
Accountable means expected to justify actions, or responsible.
Example Question #93 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPOSING
Disappointing
Striking
Well-mannered
Attractive
Clear
Striking
Imposing means grand, impressive, or striking.
Example Question #94 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOMINANT
Minor
Small
Focused
Descendent
Leading
Leading
The word “dominant” describes someone who is in control or in command over others. The answer choice that most resembles this definition is “leading.”
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