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Example Question #171 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MEEK
Difficult
Disobedient
Submissive
Argumentative
Destructive
Submissive
"Meek" means submissive or obedient, so "submissive" is the correct answer. "Disobedient" is an antonym of "meek"; it means not submissive or obedient. "Destructive" means likely to cause significant damage. "Argumentative" desrcibes a person likely to engage in arguments or fights. "Difficult" means hard to accomplish or not easy.
Example Question #464 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ADEPT
Useless
Capricious
Skillful
Miserly
Zealous
Skillful
If someone is "adept" at something, they are talented and skillful at that activity. So, "skillful" is the correct answer. For clarification, "zealous" means passionate, "miserly" means not generous, and "capricious" means impulsive.
Example Question #172 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ADAMANT
Haughty
Stubborn
Protective
Demanding
Eloquent
Stubborn
"Adamant" means obstinate or stubborn, so "stubborn" is the correct answer. For clarification, "haughty" means proud and arrogant, "eloquent" means talented and charismatic in speaking when referring to a person, or expressed clearly and stylishly when referring to an idea that is conveyed. Also, "protective" means defensive, and "demanding" means challenging.
Example Question #443 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HOSPITABLE
Unfriendly
Welcoming
Apathetic
Permanent
Stalwart
Welcoming
"Hospitable" means welcoming or friendly to guests, so "welcoming" is the correct answer. "Unfriendly" is an antonym of "hospitable"; it means not nice or antagonizing others. "Permanent" means lasting forever or unchanged indefinitely. "Stalwart" means devoted and hardworking. "Apathetic" means indifferent or lacking in care.
Example Question #173 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HILARIOUS
Crafty
Funny
Swift
Adept
Annoyed
Funny
"Hilarious" means extremely funny or humorous, so "funny" is the correct answer. "Annoyed" means irritated or bothered. "Crafty" means clever or cunning. "Adept" means skillful at a particular activity. "Swift" means very agile and quick.
Example Question #174 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRUDENT
Sensible
Insignificant
Efficient
Fundamental
Deleterious
Sensible
"Prudent" means sensible or careful, so "sensible" is the correct answer. For clarification, "deleterious" means harmful, "fundamental" means basic or important, "insignificant" means not important, and "efficient" means organized and productive.
Example Question #175 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
STAID
Formless
Deranged
Incumbent
Serious
Inferior
Serious
"Staid" means grave and serious, so "serious" is the correct answer. For clarification, "incumbent" means in office or currently serving, "inferior" means of worse quality or not as good, "deranged" means crazy or out of one's mind, and "formless" means amorphous.
Example Question #176 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MISERLY
Parsimonious
Ostentatious
Generous
Knowledgeable
Worldly
Parsimonious
"Miserly" means not generous of spirit and as such is most similar in meaning to "parsimonious," a word which means stingy. So, "parsimonious" is the correct answer. For clarification, "ostentatious" means showy and pretentious, "worldly" means mature, sophisticated and wise or concerning material things as opposed to spiritual things, "generous" means liberal or openhanded, and "knowledgable" means knowing a lot about a particular subject.
Example Question #452 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TENACIOUS
Grand
Supreme
Lampoon
Obstinate
Forgiving
Obstinate
"Tenacious" means stubborn, inflexible, or relentless and as such is most similar in meaning to "obstinate," a word which means stubborn or refusing to change. So, "obstinate" is the correct answer. For clarification, "lampoon" is a verb which means mock, "supreme" means ultimate, dominant, or best, "grand" means magnificent or main, and "forgiving" means merciful or lenient.
Example Question #453 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ZEALOUS
Passionate
Basic
Quixotic
Loquacious
Whimsical
Passionate
"Zealous" means passionate, so "passionate" is the correct answer. For clarification, "whimsical" means silly or quirky, "loquacious" means talkative, "basic" means fundamental, and "quixotic" means unrealistically idealistic.
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