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Example Question #171 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RASH
Iconic
Aggressive
Cheerful
Direct
Reckless
Reckless
"Rash" means hasty and reckless. "Direct" and "indirect" are antonyms, as are "cheerful" and "unhappy." "Iconic" means classic. "Aggressive" means antagonistic and hostile.
Example Question #172 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISTRAUGHT
Dismal
Grim
Bashful
Distressed
Bewildered
Distressed
"Distraught" means distressed and upset. "Bashful" means shy, and "bewildered" means confused or confounded. "Dismal" means glum and dreary, and "grim" means dark, stern, or dire, depending on context.
Example Question #173 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARDENT
Illustrious
Avid
Zealous
Eminent
Parochial
Zealous
"Ardent" means fervid, passionate, or zealous. "Parochial" and "provincial" are synonyms, as are "eminent" and "illustrious." "Avid" means keen and eager.
Example Question #174 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
HOSTILE
Skeptical
Envious
Inimical
Euphoric
Livid
Inimical
"Hostile" and "inimical" are synonyms. "Envious" means jealous, "skeptical" means dubious, and "euphoric" means ecstatic. "Livid" means extremely angry.
Example Question #175 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
CONFOUNDED
Supercilious
Superficial
Bewildered
Abrasive
Acerbic
Bewildered
"Confounded" means "bewildered" or puzzled. "Abrasive" means harsh or rough. "Superficial" means shallow, and "supercilious" means haughty or arrogant. "Acerbic" and "caustic" are synonyms.
Example Question #176 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
EBULLIENT
Exuberant
Deleterious
Imminent
Forbidding
Decadent
Exuberant
"Ebullient" and "exuberant" both mean very happy and cheerful. "Imminent" means upcoming or impending. "Deleterious" mean harmful, and "decadent" means dissolute or morally degenerate. "Forbidding" means grim or unwelcoming.
Example Question #177 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
SLEEPY
Somnolent
Sugary
Bashful
Lascivious
Convincing
Somnolent
"Somnolent" is another word for "sleepy." "Sugary" means sweet, and "lascivious" means lecherous, lustful. "Bashful" is another word for shy, and "convincing" means persuasive.
Example Question #178 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HISTRIONIC
Inane
Theatrical
Recondite
Capacious
Insipid
Theatrical
The adjective "histrionic" is used to describe someone who is overly dramatic or theatrical. Additionally, "recondite" means (of knowledge) known by only a few people, arcane and esoteric; "insipid" means tasteless, lacking flavor or character; "capacious" means roomy, spacious, voluminous; "inane" means pointless and stupid, meaningless.
Example Question #179 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCENSED
Lenient
Calm
Angry
Alone
Happy
Angry
The adjective "incensed" means made furious by, deeply angry at. Additionally, "lenient" means tolerant, not strict.
Example Question #180 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVERSE
Untimely
Unwilling
Unbecoming
Unfortunate
Unlikely
Unwilling
The adjective "averse" means opposed to, "unwilling." Additionally, "untimely" means happening at the wrong or an inappropriate time; "unbecoming" means not flattering, not attractive, inappropriate.
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