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Example Question #531 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SARCASTIC
Cruel
Stable
Viscous
Sardonic
Immense
Sardonic
"Sarcastic" means sardonic. "Immense" means extremely great or large, and "stable" means secure and steady. "Viscous" describes the thickness of a liquid, and "cruel" means savage or brutal.
Example Question #532 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PECKISH
Solitary
Hungry
Talkative
Cheerful
Polite
Hungry
"Peckish" means hungry (usually slightly hungry as opposed to ravenous). "Talkative" and "garrulous" are synonyms. "Solitary" means existing alone, and "polite" means respectful, considerate. "Cheerful" means happy, jolly, or merry.
Example Question #533 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REVERENT
Subordinate
Wrathful
Worshipful
Dominant
Unholy
Worshipful
"Reverent" means feeling/showing deep respect or worship. "Unholy" and "holy" are antonyms, with "unholy" meaning sinful or wicked. Something "subordinate" is lower in rank than something else, which is the opposite of dominant, something important and powerful. "Wrathful" means full or rage or fury.
Example Question #534 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADVENTUROUS
Innate
Intrepid
Contradictory
Imminent
Wrathful
Intrepid
"Adventurous" and "intrepid" both mean daring, bold, and fearless. "Imminent" means about to happen, inevitable. "Wrathful" means full of rage. "Innate" means inborn or inherent. "Contradictory" means in disagreement with something else.
Example Question #535 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTEMPLATIVE
Thoughtful
Ironic
Scarce
Hasty
Damaged
Thoughtful
"Contemplative" means thoughtful or reflective. "Hasty" means rushed or too quick. "Scarce" means not plentiful enough, insufficient in quantity. A synonym for "ironic" is sarcastic or sardonic. A synonym for "damaged" is "harmed."
Example Question #536 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRUDENT
Easy
Mad
Careful
Rash
Arbitrary
Careful
"Prudent" means wise, sensible, and cautious. "Mad" can mean either angry or crazy, depending on the concept. The antonym of easy is "difficult." "Arbitrary" means based on random or personal choice rather than a specific set of rules. "Rash," when used as an adjective, means hasty and reckless.
Example Question #537 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEVIOUS
Stormy
Childlike
Deceptive
Skillful
Even-tempered
Deceptive
Someone who is "devious" is deceptive, underhanded, or sly. A synonym for "childlike" is "innocent," and a synonym for "even-tempered" is serene. "Skillful" and "deft" are synonyms, and "stormy" and "tempestuous" are synonyms.
Example Question #538 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JUSTIFIED
Holy
Righteous
Illegal
Indignant
Surprised
Righteous
Someone who is "justified" in his/her behavior is righteous or morally correct. "Surprised" means shocked, showing surprised. "Indignant" means angry or annoyed at unfairness. "Holy" and "evil" are antonyms, as are "illegal" and "legal."
Example Question #539 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ISOLATED
Humorous
Solitary
Judgmental
Costly
Chivalrous
Solitary
"Isolated" and "solitary" both mean alone and far away from others. "Humorous" means funny, chivalrous means knightly or noble, and "judgmental" means critical. "Costly" is another word for expensive.
Example Question #540 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABRASIVE
Quizzical
Impoverished
Grating
Loving
Dishonest
Grating
"Abrasive" means grating or rough and is often used to describe people, sounds, and surfaces such as sandpaper. "Quizzical" is another word for puzzled. "Dishonest" is the antonym of "honest," "loving" is the antonym of "hating," and "impoverished" means poor.
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