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Example Question #262 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
IMPISH
carefree
tiny
mischievous
prickly
obnoxious
mischievous
"Impish" means mischievous.
Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
WORLDLY
experienced
distanced
well-known
painstaking
innate
experienced
"Worldly" means experienced and sophisticated.
Example Question #1063 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
NIMBLE
sprightly
rude
aloof
meticulous
strong
sprightly
"Nimble" means moving quickly and lightly, or sprightly.
Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Callous
Mutable
Compassionate
Unfeeling
Sympathetic
Euphoric
Unfeeling
"Callous" means unfeeling; Compassionate and Sympathetic means showing emotion; Euphoric means extremely happy; and Mutable means able to be changed.
Example Question #1065 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PRAGMATIC
controversial
aristocratic
sensible
blunt
newfangled
sensible
"Pragmatic" means sensible or practical.
Example Question #1022 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
RUTHLESS
flexible
well-written
competent
impoverished
cruel
cruel
"Ruthless" means merciless and cruel.
Example Question #1067 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
BENEVOLENT
judgmental
expensive
insane
aesthetic
kindhearted
kindhearted
"Benevolent" means kindhearted and well-meaning.
Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
QUIXOTIC
Aligned
Miniature
Impractical
Cautious
Tangential
Impractical
"Quixotic" means impractical, fanciful, or idealistic. The word is based upon the literary character Don Quixote, who is impractical, chivalrous, and romantic. So, "impractical" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "quixotic."
Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VALIANT
Ample
Frightened
Noxious
Timid
Brave
Brave
"Valiant" means brave. "Timid" means fearful or shy. "Frightened" means afraid or scared. "Noxious" means poisonous or toxic. "Ample" means enough or sufficient.
Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMPARTIAL
Prejudiced
Partial
Empathetic
Biased
Neutral
Neutral
"Impartial" means neutral. "Biased," "prejudiced," and "partial" are all antoynyms of "impartial." They all mean not neutral, but taking one side. Empathethic means showing sympathy or compassion.
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