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Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLACID
Turbulent
Calm
Troubled
Sociable
Cheerful
Calm
For something to be described as placid, it means it is calm and tranquil. For example, someone with a placid disposition is calm and peaceful in nature.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEMURE
Mean
Qualified
Brazen
Proud
Shy
Shy
"Demure" is an adjective that means "of a woman or her behavior: reserved, modest, and shy" or "of clothing: lending such an appearance." So, neither "brazen" nor "proud" can be the correct answer because each of those words are an antonym of "demure." Because "shy" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "demure," it is the correct answer.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARDENT
Antagonistic
Covetous
Ablaze
Melodramatic
Passionate
Passionate
An ardent statement means that is passionate and very enthusiastic.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PETULANT
Sullen
Esoteric
Extravagant
Florid
Guileless
Sullen
"Petulant" and "sullen" both mean crabby or moody. "Guileless" means honest or forthright. "Florid" means very elaborate or decorative. "Extravagant" means indulgent or wasteful. "Esoteric" means mysterious or obscure.
Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FERVENT
Virulent
Dispassionate
Ardent
Intermittent
Apathetic
Ardent
"Fervent" and "ardent" both mean devout or passionate. "Apathetic" means uncaring or disinterested. "Dispassionate" means unfeeling or impartial. "Intermittent" means irregular or sporadic. "Virulent" means poisonous or lethal.
Example Question #7 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTRITE
Remorseful
Cerebral
Supreme
Corporeal
Disingenuous
Remorseful
If you are “contrite,” it means you are honest about your feelings of regret and guilt over something you have done wrong. This is very similar in meaning to “remorseful.” “Disingenuous” means not candid or insincere and dishonest; “supreme” means best of all; “corporeal” means relating to the body; and “cerebral” means relating to the mind or, when used to describe a person, intelligent.
Example Question #8 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ECSTASY
Joy
Sorrow
Memory
Confusion
Demeanor
Joy
“Ecstasy” is a feeling of deep joy and happiness, so "joy" is the best answer. As for the other answer choices, “sorrow" is an antonym of “ecstasy” and means deep sadness; and "demeanor" means manner or appearance.
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AFFABLE
Derelict
Tenacious
Bizarre
Opulent
Gregarious
Gregarious
"Affable" is an adjective that describes people and means "friendly, good natured, or easy to talk to." While "tenacious" also describes people, it means "stubborn; clinging or adhering closely" and isn't a synonym of "affable." "Gregarious," however, also is used to describe people and means "fond of company; sociable," so it is the best answer choice.
Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
CONTRITE
quiet
incremental
refreshed
close
repentant
repentant
"Contrite" means sorry for wrongs. The only word that matches that is "repentant."
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABJECT
Diffident
Audacious
Downtrodden
Laudable
Ambiguous
Downtrodden
"Abject" means downtrodden and hopeless, so "downtrodden" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, none are close in meaning to "abject": "ambiguous" means having more than one meaning; "audacious" means brazen or bold; "diffident" means hesitant or lacking in confidence; and "laudable" means admirable or praiseworthy.
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