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Example Question #2211 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AUTHORITATIVE
Authorial
Authentic
Autumnal
Official
Awe-inspiring
Official
"Authoritative" and "official" are synonyms. They refer to an object's standing or reputation as being of the highest official or institutional caliber. The other words might appear similar but do not have closely related meanings. "Authorial" refers to the something (usually intention) pertaining to an author.
Example Question #2212 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ENIGMATIC
Medicinal
Mystical
Magnetic
Magnanimous
Magnificent
Mystical
"Enigmatic" and "mystical" are synonyms describing the quality of something esoteric and puzzling. The other words do not have meanings related to this sense of mystery. "Magnetic" refers either to the quality (in a person) of having a compelling personality, or the physical quality of attracting metals containing an opposite pole. "Magnificent" is an extremely positive adjective. "Magnanimous" refers to the quality of being generous and sympathetic to others.
Example Question #2213 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNADULTERATED
Special
Top-notch
Pure
Considerate
Elegant
Pure
"Unadulterated" refers to something that is pure; something that has not been tampered with. The other answer choices have similarly positive connotations but don't quite capture this shade of meaning. "Elegant" may refer to something luxurious, while "special" and "top-notch" refer to something of good quality. "Considerate" is not at all related to the word "unadulterated."
Example Question #2214 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INANE
Truculent
Ingenuous
Disingenuous
Fatuous
Ponderous
Fatuous
The adjective "inane" means pointless, silly, and foolish. This is closest in meaning to "fatuous" which means vacuous, without purpose. Additionally, "ponderous" means slow-moving; "truculent" means aggressive, hostile, eager to fight; "ingenuous" means naive, innocent, gullible; "disingenuous" means false, deceptive, insincere.
Example Question #2215 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARAMOUNT
Important
Implied
Inveterate
Ingrate
Invalid
Important
The adjective "paramount" means of particular importance, especially "important." Additionally, "inveterate" means (of behavior) entrenched and habitual; "invalid" means not valid, not acceptable; "implied" means hinted at, suggested; an "ingrate" is an ungrateful and rude person.
Example Question #2216 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INDUBITABLE
Uncertain
Certain
Quiescent
Unctuous
Exasperated
Certain
The adjective "indubitable" means not able to be doubted, unquestionable, or "certain." Additionally, "exasperated" means deeply frustrated and annoyed by; "unctuous" means exceedingly obsequious and fawning, prone to excessive flattery and sycophantic behavior; "quiescent" means at rest, inactive, dormant.
Example Question #2217 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OVERT
Factious
Ebullient
Conspicuous
Lambent
Exhaustive
Conspicuous
The adjective "overt" means obvious, easily noticeable, not well-concealed, conspicuous. Additionally, "lambent" means flickering; "exhaustive" means including all possible considerations, comprehensive; "factious" means prone to, or likely to, cause disagreement; "ebullient" means overly enthusiastic.
Example Question #2218 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COGENT
Limpid
Convincing
Introspective
Bestial
Incumbent
Convincing
The adjective "cogent" means (of an argument) convincing, compelling and well-reasoned. Additionally, "introspective" means inwardly thoughtful; "limpid" means clear; "bestial" means savage (like a beast); "incumbent" means required, very important in order to get something done.
Example Question #2219 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARBITRARY
Susceptible
Awry
Fraudulent
Capacious
Meaningless
Meaningless
"Arbitrary" means random and meaningless, not based on any criteria. Additionally, "susceptible" means vulnerable to, likely to be harmed by; "capacious" means roomy, having lots of space; "awry" means 'out of place,' amiss, gone wrong; "fraudulent" means not genuine, not authentic.
Example Question #2220 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COGNIZANT
Desperate
Ominous
Inward
Deleterious
Aware
Aware
The adjective "cognizant" means aware of. Additionally, "ominous" means suggesting something bad will happen, portentous, threatening; "deleterious" means causing harm, injurious.
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