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Example Question #1229 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NONCOMMITTAL
Prudent
Elective
Erratic
Sporadic
Circumspect
Circumspect
"Noncommittal" and "circumspect" both mean guarded, evasive. "Elective" is a synonym for "optional," and "prudent" is a synonym for wise and cautious. "Erratic" and "sporadic" both mean unpredictable, inconstant.
Example Question #1230 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPRESSIONABLE
Cogent
Emaciated
Luminous
Supreme
Naive
Naive
The adjective "impressionable" means naive and innocent, easily misled by others. Additionally, "emaciated" means unhealthily thin and weak from lack of nutrition; "cogent" means (of an argument) convincing; "luminous" means glowing, shining; "supreme" means best, greatest.
Example Question #251 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAPRICIOUS
Gruesome
Devious
Cognizant
Unfettered
Inconsistent
Inconsistent
The adjective "capricious" means inconsistent, fickle, changeable. Additionally, "gruesome" means horrific and disgusting; "devious" means cunning, manipulative and wicked; "cognizant" means aware; "unfettered" means unrestrained, not held back by.
Example Question #252 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBSEQUIOUS
Beatific
Leery
Alluring
Episodic
Ingratiating
Ingratiating
The adjective "obsequious" means excessively obedient and fawning, servile, "ingratiating." To provide further help, "ingratiating" means intended to curry favor, sycophantic. Additionally, "alluring" means attractive and enticing; "beatific" means blissfully happy; "episodic" means occurring in regular episodes; "leery" means wary, cautious, careful.
Example Question #253 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADAMANT
Obstinate
Averse
Benighted
Glib
Impetuous
Obstinate
The adjective "adamant" means stubborn, obstinate, refusing to change one's mind. Additionally, "benighted" means ignorant; "glib" means insincere and terse in language; "averse" means opposed to, unwilling; "impetuous" means badly behaved, disobedient.
Example Question #254 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUMINATIVE
Thoughtful
Insatiable
Voracious
Effervescent
Stingy
Thoughtful
To "ruminate" means to think about something frequently, to mull it over. "Stingy" and "miserly" are synonyms. "Effervescent" is another word for "bubbly." "Voracious" is another word for "ravenous" and "famished."
Example Question #255 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GUILELESS
Debonair
Sedulous
Ingenuous
Vapid
Immanent
Ingenuous
"Guileless" means childlike, naive, or "ingenuous." "Vapid" is a synonym for "dull," and "debonair" is a synonym for "sophisticated" or urbane. "Immanent" means inherent, and "sedulous" means hardworking.
Example Question #256 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BOMBASTIC
Acerbic
Vitriolic
Euphoric
Propitious
Overwrought
Overwrought
"Bombastic" means "overwrought" and pompous. "Vitriolic" and "acerbic" are synonyms. "Propitious" means favorable or auspicious. "Euphoric" means ecstatic or elated.
Example Question #257 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COGENT
Seditious
Persuasive
Indolent
Subversive
Slothful
Persuasive
"Cogent" means extremely "persuasive" or compelling. "Slothful" and "indolent" are synonyms that both mean lazy. "Seditious" and "subversive" are also synonyms.
Example Question #258 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAPRICIOUS
Avid
Petulant
Dulcet
Fickle
Irascible
Fickle
"Capricious" means unpredictable or "fickle." "Petulant" and "irascible" both mean irritable, peevish. "Dulcet" is used to describe sweet, pleasant sounds. "Avid" means keen and eager.
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