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Example Question #441 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INSOLENT
Polite
Calm
Mirthless
Helpless
Disrespectful
Disrespectful
Someone who is "insolent" is being rude and disrespectful. For clarification, "mirthless" means without happiness; "mirth" means happiness.
Example Question #442 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CAUTIOUS
Ecstatic
Watchful
Jubilant
Rancorous
Vengeful
Watchful
To be "cautious" means to be careful, watchful, and vigilant. For clarification, "vengeful" and "rancorous" are synonyms, and "jubilant" and "ecstatic" are synonyms.
Example Question #461 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CIVIL
Disloyal
Rude
Polite
Distasteful
Troublesome
Polite
"Civil" means polite. "Rude" means impolite, so it is an antonym, not a synonym, of "civil." None of the other answers are close in meaning to "civil": "troublesome" means bothersome or worrisome, "distasteful" means offensive, and "disloyal" means not loyal; one can infer this from the combination of the prefix "dis-", which means not, with the word "loyal."
Example Question #462 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GARRULOUS
Timid
Shy
Talkative
Reserved
Quiet
Talkative
Someone who is "garrulous" is very talkative or loquacious. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all loose synonyms of one another and antonyms of "garrulous" and "loquacious."
Example Question #463 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
METICULOUS
Gregarious
Hopeful
Careless
Careful
Jolly
Careful
"Meticulous" means paying great attention to detail or careful. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "meticulous": "jolly" means happy or good-natured; "hopeful" means optimistic; "gregarious" means sociable; and "careless" means inattentive.
Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MEEK
Destructive
Difficult
Argumentative
Submissive
Disobedient
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 #465 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ADAMANT
Haughty
Protective
Eloquent
Stubborn
Demanding
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 #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HILARIOUS
Crafty
Annoyed
Adept
Swift
Funny
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.
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