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Example Question #874 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PENITENT
contrite
remarkable
frank
archaic
thoughtful
contrite
"Penitent" means remorseful, or contrite.
Example Question #121 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
APATHETIC
Indifferent
Redundant
Successful
Patient
Idle
Indifferent
"Apathetic" means showing no interest or enthusiasm, or indifferent.
Example Question #122 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GLUM
Enthusiastic
Prudent
Sticky
Professional
Gloomy
Gloomy
"Glum" means gloomy. None of the other answers have any relation to "glum." "Enthusiastic" means showing interest or enjoyment. "Prudent" means careful or cautious. "Professional" describes a person who is an expert in some field. "Sticky" means adhesive or humid and muggy.
Example Question #124 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NONPLUSSED
Undercover
Bewildered
Stingy
Monumental
Genuine
Bewildered
"Nonplussed" means bewildered or perplexed. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "nonplussed": "genuine" means authentic or earnest; "stingy" means frugal; "monumental" means of great importance or very large; and "undercover" means keeping one's identity a secret while working for a group or organization such as the police.
Example Question #123 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ABJECT
Rusty
Feminine
New
Watchful
Hopeless
Hopeless
"Abject" means miserable or utterly hopeless, so "hopeless" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "abject": "rusty" means out of practice or covered in rust; "new" means novel; "feminine" means womanly; and "watchful" means alert.
Example Question #126 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SULLEN
Peaceful
Optimisitc
Fluid
Gloomy
Cheerful
Gloomy
"Sullen" means gloomy or depressed, so "gloomy," an adjective that means murky or glum, is the correct answer. "Cheerful" is an antonym of "sullen"; it means extremely happy or joyful. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "sullen": "peaceful" means calm or tranquil; "optimistic" means hopeful or having a positive attitude; and "fluid" means free-flowing, or effortless.
Example Question #127 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
ARDENT
Sincere
Enthusiastic
Aquatic
Impulsive
Barren
Enthusiastic
"Ardent" means enthusiastic or passionate towards some cause. "Aquatic" refers to water and its characteristics. "Barren" means lifeless or unable to produce crops. "Sincere" means honest or without deceit. "Impulsive" means sudden and without thought or planning.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
KEEN
Despicable
Indecisive
Eager
Contentious
Confused
Eager
"Keen" means to be eager or excited for something. "Confused" means incapable of thinking straight or clearly. "Despicable" means being hated. "Contentious" means argumentative or quarrelsome. "Indecisive" means incapable of deciding issues in a timely manner.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ACRID
Acidic
Bitter
Happy
Unusual
Chemical
Bitter
"Acrid" means biting or bitter. Therefore, "bitter" is the best synonym.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
WOEFUL
Shabby
Destitute
Stalwart
Morose
Courageous
Morose
"Woeful" means full of woe, or very sad, so "morose," an adjective that means miserable, glum, or irritable, is the correct answer. "Courageous" means brave. "Stalwart" means strong and reliable. "Destitute" means poor and impoverished. "Shabby" means run-down or in a very bad condition.
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