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Example Question #1296 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COMMENDABLE.
Ambivalent
Unfairly suspected
Worthy of praise
Harangue
Fair and just
Worthy of praise
“Commendable” means praiseworthy. For clarification, "ambivalent" means unsure or confused; "harangue" means berate, or to criticize somebody forcefully.
Example Question #1297 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INNOCUOUS.
Trustworthy
Suspicious
Dangerous
Harmless
Porous
Harmless
“Innocuous” means harmless or unlikely to cause offense. For clarification, "porous" means easily permeable or breachable and is an antonym of “impenetrable.”
Example Question #1341 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AFFLUENT.
Noteworthy
Wealthy
Unjust
Corpulent
Impoverished
Wealthy
“Affluent” means wealthy, or having an overabundance of possessions. For clarification, corpulent means fat; impoverished means very poor and is an antonym of “affluent”; unjust means not just, or not fair; noteworthy means significant, worth noting.
Example Question #1342 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ACUTE.
Worthy
Sharp
Inane
Dignified
Possible
Sharp
"Acute" means sharp, or focused. For clarification, inane means absurd or pointless; dignified means composed or noble.
Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PREHENSILE
loose
indicative
agreed
ancient
grasping
grasping
"Prehensile" means capable of grasping. It usually refers to an animal's tail.
Example Question #1344 : Synonyms
Synonyms
Mutable
Inclement
Remiss
Healthy
Changeable
Arrogant
Changeable
"Mutable" means changeable; inclement means stormy or bad; arrogant means pretentious; remiss means negligent or uncareful; and healthy means to be in good health.
Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
UNASSAILABLE
frank
unpleasant
unattainable
futuristic
inviolable
inviolable
"Unassailable" means unable to be attacked, or inviolable.
Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
KINDRED
frustrating
compatible
noisy
merry
challenging
compatible
"Kindred" means similar in kind, related, or compatible.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
LETHAL
flashy
stubborn
compliant
aloof
deadly
deadly
"Lethal" means harmful or able to cause death.
Example Question #1345 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
ALIEN
peculiar
extremely persuasive
fascinating
technologically advanced
threatening
peculiar
"Alien" is often used to describe things unfamiliar or peculiar.
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