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Example Question #243 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRANDILOQUENT
Lurid
Smoky
Imminent
Genius
Pompous
Pompous
"Grandiloquent" is a synonym for "pompous" or bombastic. "Smoky" is the adjective form of smoke, and "lurid" means sensational or colorful. "Imminent" is a synonym for impending, and "genius" is a synonym for brilliant.
Example Question #471 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
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INTRANSIGENT
Invigorated
Amicable
Ludicrous
Stubborn
Enervated
Stubborn
"Intransigent" is another word for "stubborn" or recalcitrant. "Amicable" means amiable or friendly. "Ludicrous" means absurd, ridiculous, and laughable. "Invigorated," or strong, is an antonym for "enervated," or weak.
Example Question #472 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
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INDEFATIGABLE
Resilient
Inexhaustible
Meticulous
Hardy
Manifold
Inexhaustible
"Indefatigable" means untiring. "Manifold" means diverse or various. "Meticulous" means careful and fastidious, and "resilient" means strong and hardy.
Example Question #473 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
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VITRIOLIC
Caustic
Immoderate
Bashful
Supercilious
Haughty
Caustic
"Vitriolic" means "caustic" and acrimonious. "Bashful" means shy. "Immoderate" means excessive and unrestrained, while "immodest" means improper, lacking in decency. "Haughty" and "supercilious" are both synonyms for arrogant and conceited.
Example Question #474 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
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PRODIGAL
Lugubrious
Saccharine
Wasteful
Mordant
Immaculate
Wasteful
"Prodigal" means "wasteful" and profligate. "Lugubrious" is another word for glum, and "saccharine" means excessively sweet and sentimental. "Mordant" is a synonym for caustic and acerbic. "Immaculate" means spotlessly clean.
Example Question #475 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
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RECALCITRANT
Peevish
Archaic
Obsolete
Abrasive
Resistant
Resistant
"Recalcitrant" means "resistant" and stubborn. "Archaic" and "obsolete" both mean outdated. "Abrasive" is a synonym for "harsh" and grating, and "peevish" is a synonym for irritable and cranky.
Example Question #476 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
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INGENUOUS
Jaded
Clever
Cynical
Elongated
Naive
Naive
"Ingenuous" means "naive," simple, or innocently childlike. This is an antonym for both "jaded" and "cynical." "Elongated" means lengthened or unusually long. "Ingenious" means clever and crafty and should not be confused with "ingenuous."
Example Question #477 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
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INDECOROUS
Innocuous
Immodest
Chivalrous
Fulsome
Execrable
Immodest
"Indecorous" means "immodest" or improper. "Execrable" means terrible or dreadful, while "innocuous" means harmless. "Chivalrous" means gentlemanly or noble. "Fulsome" means excessively flattering.
Example Question #478 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
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NONCOMMITTAL
Circumspect
Sporadic
Elective
Prudent
Erratic
Circumspect
"Noncommittal" and "circumspect" both mean guarded, evasive. "Elective" is a synonym for "optional," and "prudent" is a synonym for wise and cautious. "Erratic" and "sporadic" both mean unpredictable, inconstant.
Example Question #479 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
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IMPRESSIONABLE
Supreme
Luminous
Naive
Cogent
Emaciated
Naive
The adjective "impressionable" means naive and innocent, easily misled by others. Additionally, "emaciated" means unhealthily thin and weak from lack of nutrition; "cogent" means (of an argument) convincing; "luminous" means glowing, shining; "supreme" means best, greatest.
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