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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
Insistent
Playful
Neutral
Troubling
Tight-laced
Insistent
Dogmatic means defining principles as incontrovertibly true, or being very insistent about their value.
Example Question #342 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LACONIC
Concise
Cylindrical
Lazy
Formulaic
Insane
Concise
Laconic means using few words, or concise.
Example Question #343 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LENIENT
Energetic
Forward-thinking
Secret
Antique
Forgiving
Forgiving
Lenient means permissive, merciful, or forgiving.
Example Question #344 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPULSIVE
Rash
Pallid
Showy
Generous
Sentimental
Rash
Impulsive and rash are both adjectives that describe sudden actions based on emotion rather than on long-term consequences.
Example Question #345 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SURREPTITIOUS
Thrifty
Unremarkable
Idealistic
Excessive
Stealthy
Stealthy
Surreptitious means stealthy or secret.
Example Question #346 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISTINGUISHED
Controlled
Downtrodden
Upset
Famous
Cheerful
Famous
Distinguished means successful, authoritative, or famous.
Example Question #347 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTEMPTIBLE
Damaged
Gracious
Capital
Hateful
Enshrined
Hateful
Contemptible means deserving contempt, despicable, or hateful.
Example Question #348 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BELLIGERENT
Elegant
Treasonous
Resonant
Melodious
Hostile
Hostile
Someone who is belligerent is hostile.
Example Question #121 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEFT
Left
Hard of hearing
Bereft
Stupid
Skillful
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 #122 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLAMBOYANT
Pale
Headstrong
Exuberant
Rapid
Thrifty
Exuberant
Flamboyant means attracting attention because of exuberance.
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