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Example Question #2471 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMMACULATE.
Iniquitous
Broken
Malleable
Flawless
Deplorable
Flawless
“Immaculate” means flawless or perfect and usually relates to the cleanliness or goodliness of something. For clarification, "iniquitous" means wicked or sinful; "deplorable" means worthy of contempt or hatred; malleable means movable or flexible.
Example Question #2471 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INSIPID.
Mournful
Unexciting
Adventurous
Intrepid
Derisive
Unexciting
“Insipid” is used to describe something unexciting. For clarification, "intrepid" means adventurous; "mournful" means full of sadness after a loss; "derisive" means disdainful or contemptuous.
Example Question #2325 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TRITE.
Intense
Unoriginal
Bold
Purposeful
Scornful
Unoriginal
“Trite” is used to describe something unoriginal. For clarification, "scornful" means mocking or derisive.
Example Question #2472 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HACKNEYED.
Reformed
Demented
Suspicious
Cliché
Appropriate
Cliché
“Hackneyed” means cliché or trite. For clarification, demented means crazy and frenzied; appropriate means fitting.
Example Question #2472 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VAPID.
Strong
Dignified
Bland
Heavy
Acrid
Bland
“Vapid” means bland, weak or lifeless. For clarification, dignified means noble and imposing; acrid means choking or unpleasant.
Example Question #2331 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LACKLUSTER.
Demanding
Uninspiring
Confident
Motivating
Brilliant
Uninspiring
“Lackluster” means uninspiring or not good enough. For clarification, it is loosely an antonym of “motivating.”
Example Question #2477 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
IMPECCABLE
trivial
foolhardy
flawless
crooning
pedantic
flawless
"Impeccable" means faultless or flawless.
Example Question #2473 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
LACKLUSTER
voracious
uninspired
visual
sustainable
scientific
uninspired
"Lackluster" means lacking in vitality, or uninspired.
Example Question #2333 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
INSIPID
pandering
bothersome
sweet
rancorous
unimaginative
unimaginative
"Insipid" means lacking interest, or unimaginative.
Example Question #2472 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CRUDE
Illegal
Rudimentary
Tantalizing
Impressive
Ferocious
Rudimentary
"Crude" means made in a rudimentary or makeshift way.
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