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Example Question #114 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FORLORN.
Perplexed
Fearful
Despondent
Suspicious
Jubilant
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 #115 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SANGUINE.
Cheerful
Virulent
Garrulous
Miserable
Suggestive
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 #116 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
STOLID.
Goad
Merciless
Remorseless
Perceptive
Emotionless
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 #117 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PHLEGMATIC.
Sickly
Unhealthy
Volatile
Safe
Indifferent
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 #866 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
DESPONDENT
patriarchal
crestfallen
malleable
old-fashioned
rude
crestfallen
"Despondent" means in low spirits, or crestfallen.
Example Question #867 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms
Morose
Sullen
Stubborn
Careful
Flexible
Obdurate
Sullen
"Morose" means sullen or gloomy. Obdurate and stubborn are synonyms.
Example Question #121 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
EUPHORIC
corrupt
foolhardy
elated
nicely phrased
trivial
elated
"Euphoric" means extremely happy, or elated.
Example Question #872 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
DISAFFECTED
caring
spirited
untouched
resourceful
frustrated
frustrated
"Disaffected" means dissatisfied or frustrated with the people in power.
Example Question #122 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
SMITTEN
romantic
inspired by
weary
determined
afflicted
afflicted
"Smitten" means attacked or afflicted by something, often a disease.
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