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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
Calm
Mirthless
Polite
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
Rancorous
Jubilant
Watchful
Ecstatic
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 #443 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CIVIL
Polite
Troublesome
Rude
Distasteful
Disloyal
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 #444 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GARRULOUS
Reserved
Timid
Shy
Talkative
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 #170 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
METICULOUS
Gregarious
Hopeful
Careful
Jolly
Careless
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 #171 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MEEK
Submissive
Destructive
Difficult
Argumentative
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 #172 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ADEPT
Zealous
Capricious
Miserly
Skillful
Useless
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 #173 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ADAMANT
Haughty
Stubborn
Eloquent
Protective
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 #30 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HOSPITABLE
Unfriendly
Stalwart
Apathetic
Welcoming
Permanent
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 #174 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HILARIOUS
Funny
Annoyed
Crafty
Swift
Adept
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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