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Example Question #1381 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DORMANT
Crisp
Rainy
Glossy
Inactive
Advanced
Inactive
"Dormant" means inactive or asleep. The Latin root word, "dormire," means to sleep.
Example Question #1382 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LIABLE
Durable
Musty
Aggressive
Responsible
Defined
Responsible
"Liable" means legally responsible. The root word, "lier," means to bind.
Example Question #1383 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OMINOUS
Grainy
Hopeful
Threatening
Bold
Generous
Threatening
"Ominous" is defined as signaling a future harmful or evil event. It also means threatening.
The word is derived from "omen," which means an occurrence that signals what will happen in the future.
Example Question #1384 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORMIDABLE
Curious
Ephemeral
Multicolored
Courageous
Scary
Scary
"Formidable" means scary, intimidating, or powerful. The root word, "formido," means to fear.
Example Question #1385 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERNICIOUS
Audible
Mistaken
Harmful
Talented
Dreary
Harmful
"Pernicious" means fatal or causing harm. The Latin root word "pernicies" means ruin.
Example Question #1386 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FERAL
Quirky
Ephemeral
Transparent
Desperate
Wild
Wild
"Feral" means wild or not domesticated.
Example Question #1387 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FACILE
Scrupulous
Easy
Nimble
Immature
Secluded
Easy
"Facile" means easy.
Example Question #1387 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TURPITUDE
Wickedness
Monotony
Contradiction
Hygiene
Apparition
Wickedness
"Turpitude" means wickedness.
Example Question #1388 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEFARIOUS
Rapid
Wicked
Annotated
Cosmic
Refreshing
Wicked
"Nefarious" means wicked.
Example Question #1389 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELETERIOUS
Impulsive
Wily
Adequate
Desiccated
Harmful
Harmful
"Deleterious" means harmful or injurious to health.
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