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Example Question #2531 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CRAVEN
Obsequious
Bucolic
enigmatic
Devilish
Abject
Abject
"Craven" means "abject" and cowardly. "Devilish" is the adjective form of "devil." "Obsequious" means flattering and fawning, and "bucolic" means rustic or rural. "Enigmatic" is a synonym for "mysterious."
Example Question #2532 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMMUTABLE
protean
Elaborate
Inconsistent
Unchanging
Heinous
Unchanging
"Immutable" means "unchanging." This is the opposite of "protean," which means malleable and ever-changing. "Inconsistent" is an antonym for "consistent," and "elaborate" is a synonym for "complex" or intricate. "Heinous" means dreadful or atrocious.
Example Question #2533 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MITIGATED
Exigent
Capricious
Alert
Lessened
Exacerbated
Lessened
To "mitigate" is to lessen or alleviate the severity of something. This is an antonym of "exacerbate," which means to make something worse or more extreme. "Exigent" means urgent and pressing. "Alert" means vigilant or watchful, and "capricious" means fickle and changing.
Example Question #2534 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EPHEMERAL
Frantic
Indulgent
Fleeting
Erratic
Adulterated
Fleeting
"Ephemeral" means "fleeting," short-lived, and brief. "Adulterated" is a synonym for "contaminated," and "erratic" is a synonym for "unpredictable." "Frantic" means frenzied, and "indulgent" means permissive or lenient.
Example Question #2535 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ONEROUS
Difficult
Excessive
Vacuous
Vituperative
Phlegmatic
Difficult
"Onerous" means difficult and burdensome. "Vacuous" means silly and inane, and "vituperative" means bitter and abusive. "Phlegmatic" is a synonym for "calm" and "composed." "Excessive" means too much.
Example Question #3291 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DAUNTING
Gauche
Immutable
Formidable
Malleable
Enervated
Formidable
"Daunting" and "formidable" are synonyms that mean intimidating. "Immutable" means unchanging, which is an antonym for "malleable," or flexible and easily changing. "Gauche" is a synonym for "inelegant" and "tasteless." "Enervated" means weakened and lacking in energy.
Example Question #3292 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXIGENT
Baronial
Frenzied
Urgent
Garish
Impecunious
Urgent
"Exigent" means "urgent" and dire. "Impecunious" means penniless and destitute. "Baronial" means grand and stately. "Frenzied" is a synonym for "frantic," and "garish" is a synonym for "tawdry."
Example Question #3293 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPECIOUS
Onerous
Advantageous
Strenuous
Gleeful
Misleading
Misleading
"Specious" means deceitful or "misleading." "Onerous" and "strenuous" are synonyms that both mean laborious, difficult. "Gleeful" means delightful, joyful. "Advantageous" and "beneficial" are synonyms.
Example Question #2537 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LAUDATORY
Congratulatory
Euphoric
Supercilious
Munificent
Distraught
Congratulatory
"Laudatory" means "congratulatory" and complimentary. "Munificent" is a synonym for "bountiful" or generous. "Distraught" is a synonym for "distressed." "Euphoric" means ecstatic or elated. "Supercilious" means haughty, arrogant.
Example Question #2538 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BIZARRE
Impeccable
Unusual
Common
Derelict
Soft
Unusual
The adjective "bizarre" means weird, unfamiliar and unusual. Additionally, "impeccable" means flawless, perfect; "derelict" means (of a building) in poor condition, falling down.
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