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Example Question #401 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EXASPERATED
Munificent
Displeased
Magnificent
Frustrated
Gregarious
Frustrated
To feel "exasperated" means to feel very frustrated. For clarification, "magnificent" means glorious and wonderful; "munificent" means generous; "gregarious" means outgoing and sociable.
Example Question #402 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EXUBERANT
Parsimonious
Feral
Languid
Cheerful
Kinetic
Cheerful
Someone who is "exuberant" is very cheerful, so "cheerful" is the correct answer. For clarification, "feral" means wild, "parsimonious" means not generous, "languid" means lazy and lethargic or slow when referring to movement(s), and "kinetic" means having to do with movement.
Example Question #403 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LIVID
Very angry
Very calm
Very happy
Very sleepy
Very sad
Very angry
"Livid" means furious, irate or very angry, so "very angry" is the correct answer.
Example Question #404 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ELATED
Frigid
Jubilant
Friendly
Tasty
Depressed
Jubilant
"Elated" means very happy, so "jubilant," an adjective that means triumphant or gleeful, is the correct answer. "Depressed" is an antonym of "elated" and "jubilant"; it means sad and gloomy. None of the other answer choices have meanings related to that of "elated": "tasty" means delicious or flavorful; "frigid" means very cold; and "friendly" means amiable.
Example Question #405 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SHEEPISH
Embarassed
Flexible
Swift
Energetic
Sympathetic
Embarassed
"Sheepish" means embarrassed or uncomfortable, so "embarassed" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "sheepish": "swift" means rapid or quick; "energetic" means lively or having or showing a lot of energy; "sympathetic" means compassionate or understanding; and "flexible" means bendable.
Example Question #406 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MISERABLE
Joyful
Sturdy
Unhappy
Grimy
Lethal
Unhappy
"Miserable" means sad or unhappy, so "unhappy" is the correct answer. "Joyful" is an antonym of "miserable"; it means very happy or cheerful. "Lethal" means dangerous and possibly causing death. "Sturdy" means strong or robust. "Grimy" means filthy or dirty.
Example Question #407 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ENVIOUS
Jealous
Pesky
Glorious
Vapid
Familiar
Jealous
"Envious" most nearly means jealous, as in "Admiring the movie star's gorgeous looks, Lori felt slightly envious of her beauty."
Example Question #408 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SANGUINE
Beautiful
Cheery
Calm
Dirty
Smart
Cheery
"Sanguine" most nearly means cheery when faced with difficulty, as in "Despite the fact that his opponent had beaten him before, Gary remained sanguine about his chances of winning the race."
Example Question #409 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AGHAST
Awry
Calm
Alarmed
Ghastly
Prone
Alarmed
"Aghast" is an adjective that means stunned or horrified, so we need to find another adjective that means something that has to do with feeling shock or fear. While "ghastly" sounds like "aghast," it is an adjective that means terrible or shocking. Since "ghastly" does not mean the same thing as "aghast" ("shocking" doesn't mean the same thing as "shocked"), it can't be the right answer. "Alarmed," on the other hand, means frightened, and since it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "aghast," it is the correct answer.
Example Question #410 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTRITE
Pennant
Loose
Tight
Penitent
Content
Penitent
"Contrite" is an adjective that means "feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt," so we need to pick out another adjective that means something like "feeling guilty." While "pennant" and "penitent" sound quite similar to one another, "pennant" is a noun meaning "a long, thin, pointed flag," while "penitent" is an adjective meaning "feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant." Because "penitent" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "contrite," "penitent" is the correct answer.
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