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Example Question #111 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
WISE
Funny
Sensible
Happy
Pleasant
Sensible
The correct answer is "sensible." "Sensible" and wise are adjectives and both words mean intelligent and reasonable. For example, one might say, "She made a sensible decision to save her money."
Example Question #112 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ARROGANT
Friendly
Kind
Generous
Religious
Proud
Proud
Someone who is "arrogant" is very proud of his- or herself and confident in his or her abilities, so "proud" is the correct answer.
Example Question #113 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENERGETIC
Active
Outdated
Messy
Rocky
Bubbly
Active
"Energetic" is defined as demonstrating or having a lot of energy. "Active" means energetic, so "active" is the best answer choice!
Example Question #114 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NAÏVE
Sore
Kind
Menacing
Massive
Innocent
Innocent
"Naïve" means innocent and easily tricked, so "innocent" is the correct answer. To help you, "sore" means sensitive or in pain, "menacing" means scary, and "massive" means very big.
Example Question #115 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SLY
Striking
Intelligent
Cunning
Wise
Helpful
Cunning
"Sly" means sneaky and cunning, so "cunning" is the correct answer. To help you, "striking" means noticeable, and "wise" means very clever.
Example Question #116 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DIABOLICAL
Good
Absolve
Kind
Humorous
Evil
Evil
"Diabolical" means evil, so "evil" is the correct answer. To help you, "absolve" means free someone from blame or guilt, and "humorous" means very funny.
Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LOYAL
Late
Fierce
Fearful
Faithful
Timid
Faithful
Someone who is "loyal" is honest and faithful; a loyal person stays by your side through good and bad times. So, "faithful" is the correct answer. To help you, "timid" means shy, and "fearful" means afraid.
Example Question #117 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VIRTUOUS
Bold
Shy
Good
Wet
Evil
Good
"Virtuous" means good, so "good" is the correct answer. A "virtue," which is a positive attribute, is the opposite of a "vice," which is a negative attribute. Kindness is a virtue; dishonesty is a vice.
Example Question #1151 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEVOUT
Religious
Pleasant
Excessive
Minuscule
Massive
Religious
Someone who is "devout" is very religious, so "religious" is the correct answer. To help you, "massive" means very big, "minuscule" means very small, and "excessive" means too much.
Example Question #1152 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Each of the following questions consists of one word followed by five words or phrases. You are to select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PERSNICKETY
messy
sneaky
fussy
rickets
personal
fussy
"Persnickety" means fussy or a desire to have things precisely as you wish.
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