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Example Question #1204 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABRASIVE
Stringent
Abstruse
Harsh
Elementary
Strict
Harsh
"Abrasive" means "harsh," corrosive, or caustic. "Stringent" and "strict" are synonyms. "Elementary" means basic or fundamental. "Abstruse," a near antonym means obscure and arcane.
Example Question #1205 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARSIMONIOUS
Magnanimous
Benevolent
Malicious
Cheap
Munificent
Cheap
"Parsimonious" means cheap or stingy. It's the opposite of "munificent" and "magnanimous," which both mean generous. "Benevolent" and "malicious" are antonyms.
Example Question #1206 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BEWITCHING
Petulant
Reckless
Suave
Iniquitous
Enchanting
Enchanting
"Bewitching" and "enchanting" mean captivating, charming. "Suave" means debonair, sophisticated. "Iniquitous" is a synonym for evil. "Reckless" means irresponsible and risky. "Petulant" means peevish or irritable.
Example Question #1207 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACERBIC
Reverent
Timid
Resourceful
Enterprising
Caustic
Caustic
"Acerbic" means sharp, cutting, or "caustic" and often describes remarks. "Resourceful" is a synonym for enterprising, and "timid" means meek and shy. "Reverent" means worshipful.
Example Question #1208 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GLUM
Lugubrious
Insatiable
Haughty
Serene
Supercilious
Lugubrious
"Lugubrious" means morose or "glum." "Haughty" and "supercilious" both mean arrogant and conceited. "Insatiable" means ravenous, very hungry. "Serene" means calm and tranquil.
Example Question #1209 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEBONAIR
Urbane
Potable
Potent
Assiduous
Indolent
Urbane
"Debonair" means "urbane," suave, or sophisticated. "Assiduous" means hardworking, which is an antonym for "indolent," or lazy. "Potable" means safe to drink, and "potent" means powerful.
Example Question #1210 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNCTUOUS
Impartial
Smarmy
Imaginative
Magnanimous
Saccharine
Smarmy
"Unctuous" is a synonym for "smarmy," insincerely ingratiating. "Impartial" means unbiased, and "saccharine" means overly sweet. "Imaginative" is a synonym for creative, and "magnanimous" is a synonym for "generous."
Example Question #231 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PEDANTIC
Lackluster
Meticulous
Paramount
Fortuitous
Addled
Meticulous
The adjective "pedantic" is used to describe someone who pays too close attention to details, someone who is obsessive about something in an irritating manner. The closest answer choice to this definition is "meticulous" which means precise, trying to do something perfectly. Additionally, "paramount" means of particular importance, very significant; "fortuitous" means lucky; "addled" means confused and mentally weak (usually from drug use or old age); "lackluster" means uninspiring, underwhelming.
Example Question #232 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ECCENTRIC
Odd
Simple
Youthful
Normal
Ancient
Odd
The adjective "eccentric" is usually used to describe certain people and means odd, unusual, prone to weird behavior.
Example Question #233 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERSPICACIOUS
Illuminating
Salient
Corpulent
Loathsome
Discerning
Discerning
The adjective "perspicacious" is used to describe someone who is very discerning, able to notice and understand things very well. Additionally, "loathsome" means detestable, hated; "illuminating" means revealing, 'shining a light on'; "corpulent" means overweight, fat; "salient" means most important, very significant.
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