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Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FORLORN.
Fearful
Suspicious
Despondent
Jubilant
Perplexed
Despondent
“Forlorn” means very sad and as such is most similar in meaning to “despondent” which means to feel sad and without hope. For clarification, jubilant means very happy; perplexed means confused or puzzled.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SANGUINE.
Miserable
Suggestive
Cheerful
Virulent
Garrulous
Cheerful
“Sanguine” means cheerful and optimistic. For clarification, garrulous means talkative; suggestive means easily affected by the words of others; virulent means strong and dangerous.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
STOLID.
Perceptive
Goad
Emotionless
Remorseless
Merciless
Emotionless
“Stolid” means devoid of emotion, so the correct answer is “emotionless.” For clarification, perceptive means insightful; remorseless and merciless are synonyms that mean cruel and insensitive; goad means provoke.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PHLEGMATIC.
Indifferent
Safe
Volatile
Unhealthy
Sickly
Indifferent
“Phlegmatic” means apathetic or indifferent. For clarification, volatile means unsafe.
Example Question #118 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Daunted
Brisk
Unidentified
Cagey
Intimidated
Dignified
Intimidated
"Daunted" means intimidated.
Example Question #119 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
DESPONDENT
patriarchal
crestfallen
old-fashioned
malleable
rude
crestfallen
"Despondent" means in low spirits, or crestfallen.
Example Question #120 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms
Morose
Obdurate
Sullen
Flexible
Stubborn
Careful
Sullen
"Morose" means sullen or gloomy. Obdurate and stubborn are synonyms.
Example Question #911 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
EUPHORIC
trivial
corrupt
nicely phrased
elated
foolhardy
elated
"Euphoric" means extremely happy, or elated.
Example Question #911 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
DISAFFECTED
spirited
resourceful
caring
frustrated
untouched
frustrated
"Disaffected" means dissatisfied or frustrated with the people in power.
Example Question #871 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
SMITTEN
weary
determined
afflicted
inspired by
romantic
afflicted
"Smitten" means attacked or afflicted by something, often a disease.
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