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2751. Choose the answer that is most similar to biennial.
- A. Plant that blooms twice a year
- B. Occurring twice a year
- C. Composed or created by two people
- D. Occurring once every two years.
Explanation: "Biennial" refers to something that happens or occurs once every two years, or every other year. This can include events, meetings, elections, or even plant life cycles.
Correct answer: Occurring once every two years.2752. Choose the answer that is most similar to coveted.
- A. Worn
- B. Greatly desired or envied
- C. Eager
- D. Detested
Explanation: "Coveted" means strongly desired or envied, often because something is highly valued or sought after. It can describe a feeling of longing or yearning for something, like a coveted award, a coveted job, or a coveted possession.
Correct answer: Greatly desired or envied2753. Choose the answer that is most similar to captivate.
- A. Beguile
- B. Bore
- C. Disgust
- D. Repel
Explanation: Captivate and beguile are synonyms, which means they have similar meanings. Both words describe the act of charming or fascinating someone, often in a subtle or deceptive way.Beguile means to attract or interest someone by being charming or persuasive.
Correct answer: Beguile2754. Choose the answer that is most similar to cognizant.
- A. Careless
- B. Apprehensive
- C. Mindless
- D. Unwary
Explanation: Cognizant and apprehensive are synonyms, which means they have similar meanings. Both words describe the state of being aware or conscious of something, often with a sense of concern or anxiety.Cognizant means having knowledge or awareness of something, often with a sense of caution or attention.
Correct answer: Apprehensive2755. Choose the answer that is most similar to debilitate.
- A. Devitalize
- B. Season
- C. Energise
- D. Toughen
Explanation: Debilitate and devitalize are synonyms, which means they have similar meanings. Both words describe the act of weakening or draining someone or something of their strength, energy, or vitality.Debilitate means to make someone or something weak or feeble, often due to illness, injury, or exhaustion.
Correct answer: Devitalize2756. Choose the answer that is most similar to desultory.
- A. Scattered
- B. Established
- C. Purposeful
- D. Deliberate
Explanation: Desultory means lacking a clear plan or purpose, often describing something that is scattered, disorganized, or jumping from one thing to another without a clear direction.
Correct answer: Scattered2757. Choose the opposite meaning word to callous.
- A. Tolerant
- B. Heartless
- C. Affectless
- D. Unmerciful
Explanation: Callous means showing no concern or feeling for others, often implying a lack of empathy or compassion. It describes someone or something that is insensitive, harsh, or unfeeling.Heartless is a synonym of callous, as it also means lacking kindness, compassion, or feeling.
Correct answer: Tolerant2758. Choose the opposite meaning word to derisive.
- A. Absurd
- B. Cockamamy
- C. Silly
- D. Earnest
Explanation: Derisive means expressing contempt or ridicule, often through mocking or scornful language. It describes a tone or attitude that is dismissive, sarcastic, or belittling.Earnest is an antonym of derisive, as it means serious, sincere, and genuine, often implying a tone or attitude that is respectful and thoughtful.
Correct answer: Earnest2759. Choose the word similar in meaning to worddainty
- A. Finicking
- B. Demanding
- C. Affable
- D. Delicate
Explanation: Dainty means refined, elegant, and subtle in a pleasing way, often describing something or someone that is charmingly delicate or precise.Delicate is a synonym of dainty, as it also means refined, elegant, and subtle, often implying a sense of fragility or precision.
Correct answer: Delicate2760. Choose the answer that is most similar to extricate.
- A. Liberate
- B. Seep
- C. Disengage
- D. Hamper
Explanation: Extricate means to free oneself or someone else from a difficult or complicated situation, often involving careful maneuvering or skillful removal.Disengage is a synonym of extricate, as it also means to free oneself or something from a constraint, attachment, or complicated situation.
Correct answer: Disengage