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Example Question #534 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADVENTUROUS
Innate
Intrepid
Contradictory
Imminent
Wrathful
Intrepid
"Adventurous" and "intrepid" both mean daring, bold, and fearless. "Imminent" means about to happen, inevitable. "Wrathful" means full of rage. "Innate" means inborn or inherent. "Contradictory" means in disagreement with something else.
Example Question #535 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTEMPLATIVE
Ironic
Damaged
Thoughtful
Hasty
Scarce
Thoughtful
"Contemplative" means thoughtful or reflective. "Hasty" means rushed or too quick. "Scarce" means not plentiful enough, insufficient in quantity. A synonym for "ironic" is sarcastic or sardonic. A synonym for "damaged" is "harmed."
Example Question #536 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRUDENT
Arbitrary
Rash
Easy
Mad
Careful
Careful
"Prudent" means wise, sensible, and cautious. "Mad" can mean either angry or crazy, depending on the concept. The antonym of easy is "difficult." "Arbitrary" means based on random or personal choice rather than a specific set of rules. "Rash," when used as an adjective, means hasty and reckless.
Example Question #537 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEVIOUS
Childlike
Even-tempered
Deceptive
Stormy
Skillful
Deceptive
Someone who is "devious" is deceptive, underhanded, or sly. A synonym for "childlike" is "innocent," and a synonym for "even-tempered" is serene. "Skillful" and "deft" are synonyms, and "stormy" and "tempestuous" are synonyms.
Example Question #538 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JUSTIFIED
Surprised
Righteous
Holy
Illegal
Indignant
Righteous
Someone who is "justified" in his/her behavior is righteous or morally correct. "Surprised" means shocked, showing surprised. "Indignant" means angry or annoyed at unfairness. "Holy" and "evil" are antonyms, as are "illegal" and "legal."
Example Question #539 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ISOLATED
Judgmental
Costly
Humorous
Chivalrous
Solitary
Solitary
"Isolated" and "solitary" both mean alone and far away from others. "Humorous" means funny, chivalrous means knightly or noble, and "judgmental" means critical. "Costly" is another word for expensive.
Example Question #540 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABRASIVE
Grating
Impoverished
Dishonest
Quizzical
Loving
Grating
"Abrasive" means grating or rough and is often used to describe people, sounds, and surfaces such as sandpaper. "Quizzical" is another word for puzzled. "Dishonest" is the antonym of "honest," "loving" is the antonym of "hating," and "impoverished" means poor.
Example Question #241 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ECCENTRIC
Scornful
Tough
Oval
Ruddy
Strange
Strange
"Eccentric" means slightly strange and unconventional, unusual. "Ruddy" means red, oval is a rounded oblong shape, and scornful means contemptuous. "Tough" means durable, strong, or sturdy, depending on context.
Example Question #242 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MANLY
Cowardly
Awful
Systematic
Brave
Masculine
Masculine
"Masculine" and "manly" are synonyms. "Brave" means courageous, "cowardly" means faint-heartedly, and "awful" means terrible. Something "systematic" is organized, methodical, or closely following a plan or system.
Example Question #243 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRUDENT
Rosy
Smoggy
Reckless
Knotty
Wise
Wise
Someone who is "prudent" shows wisdom and good judgment. Someone who is "reckless" takes risks and lacks caution. Something "knotty" (such as a problem) is difficult to entangle. "Rosy" means red or rose-colored, and smoggy describes polluted gray fog.
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