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Example Question #131 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ENVIOUS
Jealous
Shocked
Humored
Proud
Aware
Jealous
The correct answer is "jealous."
"Envious" is defined as feeling or showing envy.
"Jealous" is an adjective that means feeling or showing envy of someone, making it the correct synonym of "envious."
Example Question #132 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DERANGED
Rowdy
Reckless
Immature
Insane
Spirited
Insane
The adjective "deranged" means insane, completely mad, mentally ill. Additionally, "spirited" means lively, full of energy; "immature" means not mature, childish, juvenile; "rowdy" means loud and out of control, boisterous; "reckless" means not careful and prone to taking many risks.
Example Question #133 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNREPENTANT
Superficial
Sublime
Deluded
Remorseless
Honorable
Remorseless
The adjective "unrepentant" means remorseless, not feeling any sorrow or regret for harm caused. Additionally, "superficial" means shallow, not containing any depth of emotion or meaning; "deluded" means tricked into believing something misguided or mislead and ignorant; "sublime" means delightful, perfect, lovely, wonderful; "honorable" means moral, righteous, deserving of honor and respect.
Example Question #431 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AILING
Uncomfortable
Tired
Joyous
Happy
Sick
Sick
The adjective "ailing" means sick, unwell, unhealthy, struggling with something. Additionally, "joyous" is a synonym of "happy" it means very happy.
Example Question #141 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HESITANT
Dormant
Sacred
Desirable
Forbidden
Uncertain
Uncertain
The adjective "hesitant" means uncertain, reluctant to do something, unsure and unwilling to act. Additionally, "sacred" means holy, of religious importance to someone; "dormant" means at rest, inactive, asleep; "desirable" means wanted, able to be desired; "forbidden" means prohibited, not allowed, against the rules.
Example Question #142 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRAUMATIC
Jovial
Irritating
Motivating
Supreme
Upsetting
Upsetting
The adjective "traumatic" means distressing, upsetting, causing someone to feel long lasting pain and suffering. Additionally, "motivating" means inspiring, causing someone to want to do something; "irritating" means annoying; "jovial" means cheerful, good-natured; "supreme" means ultimate, best, the greatest.
Example Question #143 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ELEGIAC
Excitable
Austere
Joyful
Important
Sorrowful
Sorrowful
"Elegiac" means funereal.
"Important" means valuable, influential, relevant.
"Austere" means rigid, somber or grim.
"Joyful" means feeling happiness or euphoria, being lighthearted.
"Excitable" means easily upset, high-strung or passionate.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RECLUSIVE
coiled
extroverted
avoiding the company of others
suspicious
wise
avoiding the company of others
Reclusive means to avoid the company of others.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PASSIVE
filled with holes
insightful
vocal
dominant
submissive
submissive
Passive means submissive.
Example Question #145 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ALOOF
reserved
light
vocal
invisible
quick
reserved
Aloof means someone is reserved.
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