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2591. Choose the option closest in meaning to Fitful
- A. Irregular
- B. ● Constant
- C. ● Trough
- D. ● Even
Explanation: ● Fitful means not continuous or steady; spasmodic or intermittent.● Irregular means not conforming to a rule, pattern, or standard; not uniform or consistent.
Correct answer: Irregular2592. Choose the option closest in meaning to Baleful
- A. ● Auspicious
- B. Evil
- C. ● Promising
- D. ● Well
Explanation: ● Baleful means threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments.● Evil means extremely wicked and morally bad.
Correct answer: Evil2593. Choose the option closest in meaning to Procrastination
- A. ● Confidence
- B. ● Liberation
- C. ● Dispatch
- D. setback
Explanation: ● Procrastination means the act of delaying or postponing something.● Setback means an unexpected or unwelcome event that hinders progress.
Correct answer: setback2594. Choose the option closest in meaning to Achromatic
- A. ● Spectral
- B. neutral
- C. ● Distortion
- D. ● Having no purpose
Explanation: ● Achromatic means lacking color or hue.● Neutral means neither positive nor negative; unbiased or impartial.
Correct answer: neutral2595. Choose the similar word: 'RED HERRING'
- A. Outstripp
- B. Jaded
- C. Divagation
- D. Sassy
Explanation: A "red herring" means something that distracts or diverts attention from the main issue, which is close in meaning to "divagation" (wandering or deviation from the main point).
Correct answer: Divagation2596. Choose the similar word: 'REGNANT'
- A. Invincible
- B. Omnipresent
- C. Omnifarious
- D. Zone
Explanation: "Regnant" means reigning, ruling, or dominant, which is closest in sense to "invincible" (too powerful to be defeated).
Correct answer: Invincible2597. Choose the similar word: 'SARONG'
- A. Kilt
- B. Gable
- C. Attire
- D. Cardigan
Explanation: A "sarong" is a Southeast Asian garment and a "kilt" is a Scottish garment, both made from cloth wrapped around the waist and worn like a skirt, making them similar traditional garments.
Correct answer: Kilt2598. Choose the similar word: 'FILIGREE'
- A. Ergot
- B. Lattice
- C. Siege
- D. Flustered
Explanation: "Filigree" is a decorative metalwork technique that involves twisting and shaping thin threads of metal into intricate designs, often used in jewelry and ornamental work. A "lattice" is a pattern made with crisscrossed strips, like a net or framework. Both show fine and detailed designs with crossing lines.
Correct answer: Lattice2599. Choose the similar word: 'ESCHEW'
- A. Pandemic
- B. Quorum
- C. Flicker
- D. Abjure
Explanation: "Eschew" means to deliberately avoid or abstain from something. "Abjure" means to disown or disavow something. Both "eschew" and "abjure" imply a sense of renunciation or avoidance.
Correct answer: Abjure2600. Choose the similar word: 'EVANESCENT'
- A. Fugacious
- B. Assignation
- C. Bubbling
- D. Reclusive
Explanation: "Evanescent" means lasting for a very short time."Fugacious" also means short lived or fleeting.Both words show the idea of something that does not last long.
Correct answer: Fugacious