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Example Question #61 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARDENT
Parochial
Illustrious
Zealous
Avid
Eminent
Zealous
"Ardent" means fervid, passionate, or zealous. "Parochial" and "provincial" are synonyms, as are "eminent" and "illustrious." "Avid" means keen and eager.
Example Question #62 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
HOSTILE
Skeptical
Euphoric
Envious
Inimical
Livid
Inimical
"Hostile" and "inimical" are synonyms. "Envious" means jealous, "skeptical" means dubious, and "euphoric" means ecstatic. "Livid" means extremely angry.
Example Question #63 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
CONFOUNDED
Supercilious
Acerbic
Bewildered
Abrasive
Superficial
Bewildered
"Confounded" means "bewildered" or puzzled. "Abrasive" means harsh or rough. "Superficial" means shallow, and "supercilious" means haughty or arrogant. "Acerbic" and "caustic" are synonyms.
Example Question #64 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
EBULLIENT
Imminent
Exuberant
Forbidding
Deleterious
Decadent
Exuberant
"Ebullient" and "exuberant" both mean very happy and cheerful. "Imminent" means upcoming or impending. "Deleterious" mean harmful, and "decadent" means dissolute or morally degenerate. "Forbidding" means grim or unwelcoming.
Example Question #65 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
SLEEPY
Lascivious
Convincing
Somnolent
Bashful
Sugary
Somnolent
"Somnolent" is another word for "sleepy." "Sugary" means sweet, and "lascivious" means lecherous, lustful. "Bashful" is another word for shy, and "convincing" means persuasive.
Example Question #66 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HISTRIONIC
Theatrical
Inane
Insipid
Capacious
Recondite
Theatrical
The adjective "histrionic" is used to describe someone who is overly dramatic or theatrical. Additionally, "recondite" means (of knowledge) known by only a few people, arcane and esoteric; "insipid" means tasteless, lacking flavor or character; "capacious" means roomy, spacious, voluminous; "inane" means pointless and stupid, meaningless.
Example Question #67 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCENSED
Lenient
Happy
Calm
Angry
Alone
Angry
The adjective "incensed" means made furious by, deeply angry at. Additionally, "lenient" means tolerant, not strict.
Example Question #68 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVERSE
Unbecoming
Unfortunate
Untimely
Unwilling
Unlikely
Unwilling
The adjective "averse" means opposed to, "unwilling." Additionally, "untimely" means happening at the wrong or an inappropriate time; "unbecoming" means not flattering, not attractive, inappropriate.
Example Question #69 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BEATIFIC
Vehement
Garrulous
Rapturous
Obstinate
Malicious
Rapturous
The adjective "beatific" means blissfully happy, deeply joyous, or "rapturous" which means ecstatic, showing great joy. Additionally, "garrulous" means loquacious, talkative; "malicious" means spiteful, showing ill-will, hateful; "obstinate" means stubborn, recalcitrant, refusing to change one's mind; "vehement" means showing a forceful passion and commitment to.
Example Question #70 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROTEAN
Listless
Unstable
Rapacious
Substantiated
Assured
Unstable
The adjective "protean" is used to describe something that frequently changes and is inconsistent. This is closest in meaning to "unstable." Additionally, "substantiated" means proved through evidence; "assured" means self-confident; "listless" means lacking energy and enthusiasm; "rapacious" means extremely greedy.
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