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Example Questions
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 #271 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Callous
Euphoric
Sympathetic
Compassionate
Unfeeling
Mutable
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 #272 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
RUTHLESS
flexible
cruel
impoverished
competent
well-written
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 #272 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
QUIXOTIC
Miniature
Tangential
Aligned
Cautious
Impractical
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 #273 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VALIANT
Brave
Ample
Frightened
Timid
Noxious
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 #274 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMPARTIAL
Partial
Neutral
Empathetic
Prejudiced
Biased
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.
Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CAUSTIC
Still
Greedy
Corrosive
Unprofessional
Showy
Corrosive
"Caustic" means corrosive or very critical, so "corrosive" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "caustic": "greedy" means excessively desirous of money; "showy" means eye-catching or gaudy; "still" means unmoving; and "unprofessional" means improper.
Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LOQUACIOUS
Profound
Welcoming
Talkative
Blaring
Tiny
Talkative
"Loquacious" means talkative, so "talkative" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "loquacious": "blaring" means deafening; "welcoming" means hospitable; "profound" means meaningful; and "tiny" means small.
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