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Example Question #121 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
SMITTEN
weary
afflicted
romantic
determined
inspired by
afflicted
"Smitten" means attacked or afflicted by something, often a disease.
Example Question #122 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PENITENT
contrite
thoughtful
archaic
remarkable
frank
contrite
"Penitent" means remorseful, or contrite.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
APATHETIC
Redundant
Successful
Indifferent
Idle
Patient
Indifferent
"Apathetic" means showing no interest or enthusiasm, or indifferent.
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.
GLUM
Professional
Enthusiastic
Gloomy
Prudent
Sticky
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 #13 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NONPLUSSED
Genuine
Undercover
Monumental
Stingy
Bewildered
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 #14 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ABJECT
Hopeless
New
Feminine
Rusty
Watchful
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 #15 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SULLEN
Gloomy
Cheerful
Fluid
Peaceful
Optimisitc
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 #16 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
ARDENT
Aquatic
Enthusiastic
Barren
Sincere
Impulsive
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 #17 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
KEEN
Indecisive
Despicable
Confused
Contentious
Eager
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 #18 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ACRID
Unusual
Bitter
Happy
Acidic
Chemical
Bitter
"Acrid" means biting or bitter. Therefore, "bitter" is the best synonym.
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