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Example Question #441 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESOLUTE
Irascible
Pugnacious
Avaricious
Combative
Purposeful
Purposeful
"Resolute" means determined and "purposeful." "Avaricious" means greedy, and "irascible" means irritable. "Combative" and "pugnacious" are synonyms meaning aggressive and ready to fight.
Example Question #442 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ILLUSTRIOUS
Flippant
Inconsequential
Distinguished
Frivolous
Meaningful
Distinguished
"Illustrious," "distinguished," and "eminent" are all synonyms. "Meaningful" means significant and consequential. This is an antonym of "inconsequential." "Flippant" and "frivolous" are synonyms.
Example Question #443 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEDITIOUS
Assiduous
Subversive
Diligent
Saccharine
Maudlin
Subversive
"Seditious" means troublemaking or subversive. "Saccharine" means too sweet and sentimental, and "maudlin" similarly means tearfully and excessively sentimental. "Assiduous," "diligent," and "sedulous" are all synonyms for hardworking.
Example Question #444 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPERTINENT
Saccharine
Prophetic
Insolent
Impartial
Depraved
Insolent
"Impertinent" and "insolent" are synonyms. "Saccharine" means overly sweet or sentimental. "Depraved" means corrupt or morally degenerate. "Impartial" and "unbiased" are synonyms, as are "prophetic" and "farsighted."
Example Question #445 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
HAUGHTY
Obstreperous
Equitable
Supercilious
Fervid
Boisterous
Supercilious
"Haughty" means conceited, arrogant, and "supercilious." "Fervid" means ardent and impassioned. "Equitable" is another word for fair or just. "Obstreperous" and "boisterous" both mean rambunctious.
Example Question #446 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
ASSIDUOUS
Pugnacious
Hardworking
Belligerent
Satiable
Ravenous
Hardworking
"Assiduous," sedulous, and diligent all mean "hardworking." "Ravenous" means very hungry, insatiable. This is an antonym for "satiable," or easily sated. "Pugnacious" and "belligerent" are both words that mean aggressive and combative.
Example Question #447 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
SUPERFICIAL
Shallow
Avaricious
Stingy
Penurious
Articulate
Shallow
"Superficial" is another word for "shallow." "Penurious" means extremely poor, and "stingy" means miserly or cheap. "Articulate" is another word for well spoken or eloquent. "Avaricious" means greedy.
Example Question #448 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
SLOTHFUL
Pristine
Sedulous
Indolent
Merciful
Astute
Indolent
"Slothful" and "indolent" are both synonyms for lazy. This is an antonym for "sedulous," or hardworking. "Astute" means shrewd or clever. "Merciful" means compassionate and forgiving, and "pristine" means spotlessly clean.
Example Question #449 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEDULOUS
Hardworking
Indolent
Aggressive
Lazy
Infuriating
Hardworking
"Sedulous," like diligent, is a word that means "hardworking." "Indolent" is an antonym that means lazy. "Aggressive" and "antagonistic" are synonyms. "Infuriating" means maddening.
Example Question #450 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POTENT
Wholesome
Vivacious
Powerful
Thrifty
Frugal
Powerful
"Potent" means "powerful" and strong. "Vivacious" means lively and animated. "Wholesome" means healthy or morally upright, depending on the context. "Frugal" and "thrifty" are synonyms that mean economical.
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