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Example Question #401 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONFOUNDED
Bewildered
Benighted
Nautical
Ignorant
Highly intelligent
Bewildered
"Confounded" and "confused" both mean bewildered. "Benighted" and "ignorant" both mean lacking knowledge. "Nautical" means maritime, which is a word often used to describe sailors or sailing. "Intelligent" and "stupid" are antonyms.
Example Question #402 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BITTER
Resentful
Delighted
Placating
Forgiving
Gleeful
Resentful
While "bitter" can describe a sharp, acid taste, it can also describe an angry or resentful emotional state. This word is the opposite of "forgiving". To "placate" someone is to soothe or calm that person. "Gleeful" and "delighted" are synonyms.
Example Question #403 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEFEATED
Quizzical
Demoralized
Expectant
Neutral
Victorious
Demoralized
"Defeated" and "victorious" are antonyms, but "defeated" and "demoralized" are synonyms. "Expectant" means anticipatory. "Quizzical" means puzzled. "Neutral" means taking neither side in an argument or conflict.
Example Question #404 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MODEST
Humble
Meek
Precise
Pushy
Aggressive
Humble
"Modest" and "humble" mean self-effacing and moderate. "Aggressive" and "pushy" both mean forceful. "Precise" and "accurate" are near synonyms, as are "meek" and "submissive."
Example Question #405 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUIZZICAL
Puzzled
Chic
Mollified
Appeased
Erroneous
Puzzled
"Quizzical" and "puzzled" are synonyms referring to the state of being confused. "Mollified" and "appeased" both mean soothed or placated. "Erroneous" means wrong, incorrect. "Chic" means stylish or fashionable.
Example Question #406 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIGILANT
Alert
Curious
Energetic
Mystical
Strong
Alert
To be "vigilant" is to be watchful and alert for any possible danger. "Mystical" describes a sense of spiritual awe and fascination. "Energetic" and "strong" are synonyms to vigorous, not vigilant.
Example Question #407 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESIGNED
Inelegant
Accepting
Graceful
Sinful
sage
Accepting
To be "resigned" to a situation (often an unpleasant one) is to accept it. "Graceful" and "inelegant" are antonyms. "Sinful" means immoral, and "sage" means wise.
Example Question #408 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
APPREHENSIVE
Glamorous
Bewitching
Abrupt
Terrified
Worried
Worried
"Apprehensive" and "worried" are synonyms referring to the state of unpleasantly anticipating or fearful. "Abrupt" means sudden, unexpected. "Glamorous" means beautiful and bewitching. "Terrified" is too strong a word for "apprehensive," which at most describes a moderate amount of fear and worry.
Example Question #409 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JEALOUS
Wary
Agitated
Critical
Clean
Envious
Envious
"Jealous" and "envious" are synonyms; they both refer to the feeling of being upset by the success of someone else. "Critical" means important or serious, and "wary" means cautious or careful. "Clean" and "dirty" are antonyms, as are "agitated" and "calm."
Example Question #410 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TENDER
Sappy
Rare
Affectionate
Infectious
Boreal
Affectionate
"Tender" can mean gentle, loving, or affectionate, depending on the context. "Infectious" and "contagious" are synonyms, as are "rare" and "uncommon." "Boreal" is a word meaning Northern. While something tender could be sentimental, "sappy" means excessively sentimental and is therefore not the best fit.
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