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Example Question #551 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZANY
Succulent
Mundane
Humdrum
Ordinary
Eccentric
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 #552 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLEXIBLE
Incapable
Edible
Demanding
Accommodating
Rigid
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 #553 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FAIR
Just
Generous
Magnanimous
Festive
Defiant
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 #554 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COOPERATIVE
Spontaneous
Literate
Amenable
Improvised
Productive
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 #555 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPULSIVE
Impetuous
Episodic
Mellow
Charming
Tepid
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 #556 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBSERVANT
Equitable
Alert
Unquestioning
Polished
Unbiased
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.
Example Question #557 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORCEFUL
Sweet
Amenable
Lazy
Assertive
Shrewd
Assertive
"Forceful" means strong, assertive, and energetic. "Sweet" and "sour" are antonyms, as are "lazy" and "hardworking." "Shrewd" means sharp, and "amenable" means cooperative or compliant.
Example Question #558 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOBER
Vengeful
Clearheaded
Blind
Doubting
Forgiving
Clearheaded
While "sober" can literally mean not intoxicated, it can more generally be used to describe a clearheaded perspective. "Blind" and "seeing" are antonyms, as are "vengeful" and "forgiving." "Doubting" is a synonym for "dubious."
Example Question #559 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SHREWD
Ignorant
Vivacious
Helpful
Obliging
Sharp
Sharp
To be "shrewd" is to show sharp, astute judgment. "Ignorant" means lacking knowledge. "Helpful" and "obliging" are synonyms. "Vivacious" means lively.
Example Question #560 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPRIGHTLY
Logical
Lively
Boorish
Bleak
Ferocious
Lively
"Sprightly" means "lively," energetic or agile.
"Ferocious" means extremely violent or energetic.
"Logical" means reasonable, understandable, or following logic.
"Bleak" means desolate, grim or depressing.
"Boorish" means rude, uncouth, or crude.
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