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Example Question #441 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CRESTFALLEN
Miserly
Ebullient
Dejected
Lifeless
Ruffled
Dejected
"Crestfallen" means dejected, feeling sad, disappointed and hopeless. To provide further help, "lifeless" means without life; "miserly" means stingy, not inclined to spend money; "ebullient" means enthusiastic; "ruffled" means disturbed.
Example Question #442 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ENERVATING
Brandishing
Demoralizing
Tiring
Placating
Invigorating
Tiring
"Enervating" means tiring, causing one to feel drained of energy. It is opposite in meaning to "invigorating" which means energizing. To provide further help, to "brandish" means to flourish or wave around; "demoralizing" means taking away morale, making one feel less enthusiastic; "placating" means soothing, comforting.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
VULNERABLE
veteran
painstaking
morose
susceptible
susceptible
Vulnerable means susceptible to physical or emotional harm.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
RETICENT
entertaining
medical
quick
reserved
reserved
Reticent means not readily revealing thoughts or feelings, or reserved.
Example Question #443 : Identifying Synonyms
Answer the following sample question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
URBANE
resolute
urgent
cultured
succinct
metropolitan
cultured
"Urbane" means cultured or civilized. "Metropolitan" means urban or concerning a city. "Urgent" means needing immediate attention. "Resolute" means determined or strong-willed. "Succinct" means short and to the point.
Example Question #444 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
AFFABLE
wealthy
genial
comical
untrue
genial
Someone who is "affable" is easy to talk with and pleasant to be around. "Genial" best conveys this sense (a likable pageant contestant might be named "Miss Congeniality"—a related word).
Example Question #445 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
CAPRICIOUS
generous
superstitious
erratic
captivating
erratic
Derived from an old Italian word that described one's hair standing on end in horror, "capricious" means subject to sudden, unpredictable changes (a prospect that might terrify someone who desires a more-predictable life). This is best expressed by the adjective "erratic." Do not confuse "capricious" with "propitious" (favorable).
Example Question #446 : Identifying Synonyms
Answer the following question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
BENIGN
stygian
unkempt
injurious
malignant
benevolent
benevolent
"Benign" and "benevolent" both mean kindly or favorable. "Unkempt" means shabby or sloppy. "Injurious" means hurtful or destructive. "Malignant" means diseased or cancerous. "Stygian" means dark or shadowy.
Example Question #447 : Identifying Synonyms
Answer the following question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
WILLFUL
arboreal
obstinate
nonplussed
noisome
abysmal
obstinate
"Willful" and "obstinate" both mean stubborn or headstrong. "Abysmal" means to a great extent or immeasurable. "Noisome" means immoral, bad, or offensive. "Arboreal" means pertaining to trees. "Nonplussed" means confused.
Example Question #448 : Identifying Synonyms
Answer the following question by selecting the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
QUIXOTIC
pragmatic
cynical
idealistic
cogent
demure
idealistic
"Quixotic" and "idealistic" both mean foolishly dreamy. "Cynical" means nonbelieving or doubtful. "Pragmatic" means sensible or efficient. "Demure" means reserved or affected. "Cogent" means effective or compelling.
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