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Example Question #1131 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOGMATIC
Neutral
Tight-laced
Troubling
Insistent
Playful
Insistent
Dogmatic means defining principles as incontrovertibly true, or being very insistent about their value.
Example Question #1132 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LACONIC
Insane
Lazy
Concise
Formulaic
Cylindrical
Concise
Laconic means using few words, or concise.
Example Question #1133 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LENIENT
Antique
Forward-thinking
Energetic
Secret
Forgiving
Forgiving
Lenient means permissive, merciful, or forgiving.
Example Question #1134 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPULSIVE
Generous
Sentimental
Pallid
Showy
Rash
Rash
Impulsive and rash are both adjectives that describe sudden actions based on emotion rather than on long-term consequences.
Example Question #1135 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SURREPTITIOUS
Thrifty
Excessive
Stealthy
Idealistic
Unremarkable
Stealthy
Surreptitious means stealthy or secret.
Example Question #1136 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISTINGUISHED
Cheerful
Controlled
Famous
Upset
Downtrodden
Famous
Distinguished means successful, authoritative, or famous.
Example Question #1137 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTEMPTIBLE
Enshrined
Damaged
Gracious
Capital
Hateful
Hateful
Contemptible means deserving contempt, despicable, or hateful.
Example Question #1138 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BELLIGERENT
Resonant
Treasonous
Hostile
Melodious
Elegant
Hostile
Someone who is belligerent is hostile.
Example Question #341 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEFT
Stupid
Bereft
Skillful
Left
Hard of hearing
Skillful
Someone who is "deft" is skilled, capable, or talented. (It usually refers to an action taken with the hands: "a deft carpenter").
Example Question #342 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLAMBOYANT
Pale
Thrifty
Rapid
Headstrong
Exuberant
Exuberant
Flamboyant means attracting attention because of exuberance.
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