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Example Question #331 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MELANCHOLIC
Harmonious
Contrary
Persistent
Saddened
Saddened
The word "melancholic" means saddened or depressed. The best choice is "saddened" because it is a part of the definition of "melancholy." Considering the other choices, "harmonious" means peaceful, "contrary" means opposite, and "persistent" means tenacious or lasting.
Example Question #332 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EBULLIENT
Common
Exuberant
Lethargic
Pallid
Exuberant
An "ebullient" individual is wildly energetic or enthusiastic about something. Since "exuberance" is a word that means great excitement and eagerness to do something, "exuberant" is our synonym in this case. "Common," which is synonymous with ordinary, and "lethargic," which means tired or apathetic, are incorrect choices. "Pallid" means pale and is usually used to describe someone's appearance; for example, you likely appeared pallid the last time you were sick.
Example Question #333 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SEDATE
medicinal
entertaining
simplistic
calm
calm
When someone is "sedate," he or she is in a state of existence that is like "sitting." The word actually comes from the Latin for chair or to sit. A "sedentary" life style is one that does not get much physical activity. Often, when used as an adjective, "sedate" means calm or unbothered. A sedate person is quite different from an anxious one. Thus, the best option is "calm." A "sedate" situation might be simple, but it certainly is not fair to presume that it would be "simplistic," which indicates that something is too simplified.
Example Question #334 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACRID
Sweet
Incidental
Bitter
Fanciful
Definite
Bitter
"Acrid" is an adjective that can mean either "having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell" or "angry and bitter." While "sweet" can also describe the taste of something, it has positive connotations and does not mean the same thing as "acrid," so it cannot be the correct answer. "Bitter," however, can men "having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet" or "angry, hurt, or resentful because of one's bad experiences or a sense of unjust treatment." Because the meanings of "acrid" and "bitter" are synonymous on multiple levels, "bitter" is the best answer choice.
Example Question #335 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
AGHAST
Mesmerized
Seduced
Enthralled
Bored
Horrified
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 #336 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
Reluctant
Petty
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
Shocked
Depressed
Fulfilled
Interested
Shocked
"Aghast" is defined as struck with terror, amazement, or horror, so "shocked" is the best match.
Example Question #337 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DISGRUNTLED
Dissatisfied
Disgusted
Groaning
Stressed
Untidy
Dissatisfied
"Disgruntled" means dissatisfied or unhappy. Thus, "disgruntled" is closest in meaning to "dissatisfied."
Example Question #338 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EXUBERANT
Excited
Unyielding
Distracting
Unforgettable
Excessive
Excited
"Exuberant" is an adjective that means having a lot of energy or excited about something, so "excited" is the correct answer.
Example Question #339 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
AGHAST
Shocked
Acceptable
Implore
Uncomfortable
Miserable
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.
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