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Example Question #341 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOGMATIC
Neutral
Tight-laced
Troubling
Playful
Insistent
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
Formulaic
Insane
Cylindrical
Concise
Lazy
Concise
Laconic means using few words, or concise.
Example Question #342 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LENIENT
Energetic
Antique
Forward-thinking
Secret
Forgiving
Forgiving
Lenient means permissive, merciful, or forgiving.
Example Question #343 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPULSIVE
Showy
Pallid
Generous
Sentimental
Rash
Rash
Impulsive and rash are both adjectives that describe sudden actions based on emotion rather than on long-term consequences.
Example Question #344 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SURREPTITIOUS
Stealthy
Excessive
Idealistic
Thrifty
Unremarkable
Stealthy
Surreptitious means stealthy or secret.
Example Question #345 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISTINGUISHED
Upset
Cheerful
Controlled
Downtrodden
Famous
Famous
Distinguished means successful, authoritative, or famous.
Example Question #346 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTEMPTIBLE
Hateful
Gracious
Capital
Damaged
Enshrined
Hateful
Contemptible means deserving contempt, despicable, or hateful.
Example Question #1140 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BELLIGERENT
Melodious
Resonant
Hostile
Treasonous
Elegant
Hostile
Someone who is belligerent is hostile.
Example Question #347 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEFT
Skillful
Bereft
Hard of hearing
Left
Stupid
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 #348 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLAMBOYANT
Thrifty
Headstrong
Pale
Exuberant
Rapid
Exuberant
Flamboyant means attracting attention because of exuberance.
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