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Example Question #81 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
AGHAST
Enthralled
Mesmerized
Horrified
Seduced
Bored
Horrified
"Aghast" is an adjective that means shocked or horrified. For example, one might write, "They were aghast when they heard the news of the deadly train crash."
Example Question #82 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
Petty
Reluctant
Example Question #83 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AGHAST
Interested
Shocked
Fulfilled
Depressed
Shocked
"Aghast" is defined as struck with terror, amazement, or horror, so "shocked" is the best match.
Example Question #83 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DISGRUNTLED
Untidy
Groaning
Stressed
Disgusted
Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
"Disgruntled" means dissatisfied or unhappy. Thus, "disgruntled" is closest in meaning to "dissatisfied."
Example Question #84 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EXUBERANT
Excited
Unyielding
Excessive
Unforgettable
Distracting
Excited
"Exuberant" is an adjective that means having a lot of energy or excited about something, so "excited" is the correct answer.
Example Question #85 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
AGHAST
Miserable
Acceptable
Shocked
Uncomfortable
Implore
Shocked
"Aghast" means taken by surprise or shocked. To further help you, "implore" means to beg or urge; "miserable" means very sad; "acceptable" means good enough.
Example Question #341 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AGAPE
Forgiven
Amazed
Suspicious
Cancerous
Hollow
Amazed
“Agape” means astonished or amazed, so "amazed" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "agape": "forgiven" means no longer blamed for something; "cancerous" means harmful or damaging; "hollow" means empty or void; and when you are "suspicious" you are tending to believe that something or someone is wrong or doing something bad without evidence proving that this is the case.
Example Question #342 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXUBERANT
Ebullient
Inconsiderate
Morbid
Watery
Weighty
Ebullient
"Exuberant" is an adjective that means"filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement." So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "energetic" or "excited." While "morbid," like "exuberant," describes an emotional state, it cannot be the correct answer because "morbid" means "characterized by or appealing to an abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease." "Ebullient," however, is an adjective that means "cheerful and full of energy," and because "ebullient" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "exuberant," "ebullient" is the correct answer.
Example Question #343 : Identifying Synonyms
A synonym of "nonchalant" is . . .
irresponsible
unconcerned
friendly
quiet
excited
unconcerned
"Nonchalant" is an adjective that refers to a person or manner and means "feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm." So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "not worried" or "not interested." While "irresponsible" may look like a potentially correct answer choice simply because both "nonchalant" and "irresponsible" begin with negative prefixes, "irresponsible" means "not responsible" and is not similar in meaning to "nonchalant," so it cannot be the correct answer. "Unconcerned," however, means "showing a lack of worry or interest, especially when this is surprising or callous." Because "unconcerned" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "nonchalant," "unconcerned" is the correct answer.
Example Question #344 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISTRAUGHT
Entertained
Vindictive
Suspicious
Upset
Perplexed
Upset
“Distraught” means very upset, so "upset" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, “entertained” means amused or enjoying what you are watching or doing; “perplexed” means confused; “suspicious” means doubtful or thinking that someone or something is not what it appears or is said to be; “vindictive” means done for the purpose of revenge or enjoying getting revenge or being cruel.
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