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Example Question #545 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNCTUAL
Dazzling
Punishing
Crafty
Prompt
Peculiar
Prompt
"Punctual" and "prompt" both mean timely. "Dazzling" means extremely bright or impressive. "Punishing" and "rewarding" are antonyms, as are "peculiar" and "ordinary." "Crafty" means cunning or sly.
Example Question #546 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBEDIENT
Creative
Compliant
Skeptical
Woebegone
Gullible
Compliant
"Obedient" and "compliant" both describe a willingness to follow rules. "Gullible" and "skeptical" are antonyms, and "creative" means imaginative. "Woebegone" means sorrowful.
Example Question #543 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMMORAL
Stubborn
Sinful
Ethical
Loving
Obstinate
Sinful
"Immoral" and "sinful" both mean unethical, the opposite of ethical. "Amorous," a similar sounding word, means loving. "Stubborn" and "obstinate" are synonyms referring to people whose opinions are difficult to change or modify.
Example Question #548 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIGNIFIED
Chronic
Unenthused
Stately
Rapt
Enthralled
Stately
Someone who is "dignified" is stately, majestic, or even imposing. "Chronic" means persistent, and "rapt" and "enthralled" both mean fascinating. "Unenthused," the opposite of enthused, means not excited.
Example Question #271 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZANY
Eccentric
Ordinary
Succulent
Humdrum
Mundane
Eccentric
"Zany" and "eccentric" both describe someone who is peculiar, strange, or unusual. This is the opposite of "ordinary," "mundane," and "humdrum." "Succulent" means juicy, luscious, or delicious.
Example Question #272 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLEXIBLE
Edible
Rigid
Incapable
Demanding
Accommodating
Accommodating
Someone who is "flexible" is able to accommodate others' demands or needs. "Flexible" is an antonym of demanding in some contexts and an antonym of "rigid" in other contexts. "Edible" means able to be eaten, and "capable" means able to do a certain thing.
Example Question #273 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FAIR
Just
Festive
Generous
Defiant
Magnanimous
Just
"Fair" and "just" are synonyms referring to behaving in an equitable manner. "Defiant" means resistant or uncooperative. "Festive" means cheerful and party-like. "Magnanimous" means generous.
Example Question #274 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COOPERATIVE
Improvised
Amenable
Literate
Productive
Spontaneous
Amenable
"Amenable" and "cooperative" are synonyms referring to people who are easy to get along with. "Productive' can mean fruitful or prolific, and "literate" means able to read. "Spontaneous" and "improvised" both mean unplanned and unrehearsed.
Example Question #275 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPULSIVE
Mellow
Impetuous
Tepid
Charming
Episodic
Impetuous
"Impetuous" means "impulsive" or tending towards making quick decisions without much thought. "Tepid" means lukewarm, "charming" means attractive or pleasant, and "mellow" means relaxed. "Episodic" describes something that occurs in isolated episodes.
Example Question #1351 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBSERVANT
Alert
Unquestioning
Equitable
Unbiased
Polished
Alert
"Observant" and "alert" both mean watchful. "Polished" means either shiny or refined. To be "unquestioning" is to accept something without doubt or hesitation. "Equitable" and "unbiased" both mean fair.
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