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Example Question #308 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VORACIOUS
Aggressive
Stern
Demure
Very Hungry
Punctual
Very Hungry
"Voracious" means very hungry, ravenous, or insatiable.
"Demure" means prim.
"Aggressive" means seeking a fight, angry.
"Punctual" means on time, reliable or dependable.
"Stern" means serious, authoritarian, grim.
Example Question #601 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNCTILIOUS
Flamboyant
Ditzy
Glamorous
Morbid
Finicky
Finicky
"Punctilious" means "finicky," careful or fussy.
"Flamboyant" means extravagant, theatrical or bombastic.
"Glamorous" means sophisticated, alluring or attractive.
"Morbid" means sickly, nasty or gloomy.
"Ditzy" means silly, air-headed, or goofy.
Example Question #602 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DUPLICITOUS
Frank
Pernicious
Delinquent
Abnormal
Dishonest
Dishonest
"Duplicitous" means "dishonest," cheating or lying.
"Pernicious" means bad, lethal or destructive.
"Delinquent" means irresponsible, criminal, or it can mean unpaid when referring to someone paying a bill or a fine.
"Abnormal" means not normal, strange or weird.
"Frank" means honest, upright; it is the opposite of duplicitous.
Example Question #603 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ODIOUS
Convalescent
Hateful
Indelible
Odiferous
Erudite
Hateful
"Odious" means "hateful," loathsome or terrible.
"Erudite" means learned, well-educated, knowledgeable.
"Convalescent" means improving or recuperating, recovering one's health.
"Odiferous" means stinking, foul-smelling or fetid.
"Indelible" means not able to erased, permanent, unforgettable.
Example Question #604 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INQUISITIVE
Empathetic
Curious
Unique
Petty
Boring
Curious
"Inquisitive" means "curious," the trait of asking questions or seeking knowledge.
"Petty" means insignificant, trivial or narrow-minded.
"Empathetic" means caring, compassionate, loving.
"Boring" means uninteresting, dull, monotonous.
"Unique" means alone, special, rare.
Example Question #601 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIABOLICAL
Benevolent
Ingenious
Able-bodied
Harmless
Wicked
Wicked
"Diabolical" means "wicked," devilish or cruel.
"Harmless" means safe, innocuous, or describes something that is not dangerous.
"Ingenious" means very clever, brilliant or creative.
"Able-bodied" means strapping, strong, or physically fit.
"Benevolent" means kind, good-hearted, generous.
Example Question #314 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOCILE
Willful
Determined
Mild
Obedient
Stubborn
Obedient
The correct answer is "obedient."
"Docile" is an adjective that means ready to accept instruction; "obedient" is a synonym of "docile" meaning to comply with orders or requests.
Example Question #315 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHURLISH
Refined
Petty
Scrupulous
Crude
Gracious
Crude
"Churlish" means crude, boorish, rude or grumpy.
"Petty" means narrow-minded when describing someone's personality; it can also mean insignificant or trivial or unimportant.
"Gracious" means kind, giving, amiable.
"Scrupulous" means very careful, meticulous or fussy.
"Refined" means cultured, civilized or elegant.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LEWD
directionless
misleading
absolve
noisy
vulgar
vulgar
Lewd means vulgar.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TEDIOUS
trapped
forgiven
upset
disgusting
boring
boring
"Tedious" means boring or dull.
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