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Example Question #556 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VILLAINOUS
Fiscal
Contemplative
Devious
Geriatric
Wicked
Wicked
"Villainous" means wicked or evil. "Devious" means deceitful, "geriatric" means elderly, and "contemplative" means thoughtful. "Fiscal" and "financial" are synonyms that both mean related to money.
Example Question #557 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCORRUPTIBLE
Notorious
Delectable
Honest
Infamous
Saintly
Honest
Someone "incorruptible" is literally incapable of being corrupted but more broadly honest and ethical. "Infamous" and "notorious" both mean well-known for a bad reason. "Delectable" means delicious.
Example Question #541 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EMINENT
Optimistic
Obedient
Helpless
Zany
Distinguished
Distinguished
Someone "eminent" is prominent, distinguished, or illustrious. "Obedient" and "disobedient" are antonyms, as are "optimistic" and "hopeless." "Zany" means peculiar or eccentric.
Example Question #542 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GENEROUS
Equable
Magnanimous
Stingy
Valiant
Heroic
Magnanimous
"Generous" means magnanimous, which is the opposite of "stingy" and "miserly." "Equable" means calm and collected. "Heroic" means courageous or valiant.
Example Question #543 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POETIC
Antiquated
Prosaic
Lyrical
Aqueous
Loquacious
Lyrical
"Poetic" and "prosaic" are typically antonyms, while "poetic" and "lyrical" are near synonyms. "Aqueous" means watery or resembling water. "Loquacious" means very talkative. "Antiquated" means old fashioned or outdated.
Example Question #544 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARROGANT
Compulsory
Haughty
Bragging
Inferior
Garbled
Haughty
"Arrogant" means haughty, stuck-up, or inclined to believe in one's own superiority. Someone arrogant may be inclined to "brag," but bragging and arrogant are not quite synonyms. Someone arrogant would not generally feel "inferior." "Garbled" means muddied or distorted, and "compulsory" means required.
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 #547 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMMORAL
Sinful
Loving
Obstinate
Stubborn
Ethical
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.
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