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Example Question #171 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPECUNIOUS
Poor
Wealthy
Exhausted
Intense
Absurd
Poor
The adjective "impecunious" means penniless, "poor," completely without money or possessions. Additionally, "absurd" means ridiculous.
Example Question #172 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INEXORABLE
Obstreperous
Unyielding
Ignominious
Tacit
Impending
Unyielding
"Inexorable" means relentless, unstoppable, or "unyielding." "Tacit" is a synonym for "unspoken," and "impending" is a synonym for "imminent." "Ignominious" means shameful or disgraceful. "Obstreperous" means rambunctious and boisterous.
Example Question #173 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPECUNIOUS
Impudent
Imperial
Impudent
Impertinent
Impoverished
Impoverished
"Impecunious" means "impoverished," penniless, destitute. "Impudent" means impertinent, insolent, and cheeky. "Imperial" is the adjective form of emperor or empire.
Example Question #174 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLAINTIVE
Spectral
Mournful
Irascible
Imperturbable
Gauche
Mournful
"Imperturbable" means unable to be bothered. This is an antonym for "irascible," which means irritable, cranky. "Plaintive" means "mournful" or wistful. "Gauche" is a synonym for inelegant, tasteless. "Spectral" is a synonym for "ghostly."
Example Question #175 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLATTERING
Lethargic
Derogatory
Obsequious
Torpid
Puerile
Obsequious
"Flattering" means "obsequious," fawning. "Derogatory" and "disrespectful" are synonyms, as are "puerile" and "juvenile." "Torpid" and "lethargic" are synonyms for sluggish.
Example Question #176 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FABLED
Legendary
Implicit
Emblematic
Confounding
Enigmatic
Legendary
"Fabled" means storied or "legendary." "Enigmatic" means mysterious, and "confounding" means bewildering or confusing. "Implicit" is an antonym of "explicit." "Emblematic" means symbolic.
Example Question #177 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IGNOMINIOUS
Multifarious
Manifold
Shameful
Proud
Arbitrary
Shameful
"Ignominy" is shame and humiliation. "Proud" means pleased and glad with one's own achievements, and "arbitrary" means random. "Multifarious" and "manifold" both mean diverse and varied.
Example Question #178 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INEFFABLE
Dilatory
Fervid
Storied
Unspeakable
Luxurious
Unspeakable
"Ineffable" describes something that cannot be spoken or put into words. "Dilatory" means sluggish, and "fervid" means ardent or impassioned. "Luxurious" means opulent, fancy, and deluxe. "Storied" is another word for "legendary."
Example Question #179 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUERILE
Adulterated
Rancorous
Euphoric
Heinous
Juvenile
Juvenile
"Puerile" means "juvenile" or immature. "Adulterated" means impure or contaminated. "Heinous" is a synonym for "atrocious," and "rancorous" is a synonym for "spiteful." "Euphoric" means elated and ecstatic.
Example Question #180 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INIMICAL
Disconsolate
Intractable
Celibate
Enthralled
Injurious
Injurious
The adjective "inimical" means hostile, unfriendly or causing harm, detrimental, "injurious." Just to provide further clarification on a difficult word "injurious" means leading to or causing injury. Additionally, "intractable" means stubborn, obstinate, not prone to changing one's mind; "celibate" means abstinent, not engaging or having engaged in sexual acts; "enthralled" means captivated by and attracted to; "disconsolate" means unhappy and unable to be consoled, not able to be cheered up.
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