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Example Question #1201 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIVACIOUS
Lively
Glum
Intruiging
Inquisitive
Somber
Lively
"Vivacious" means "lively." "Inquisitive" means curious, while "intriguing" means interesting or sparking one's curiosity. "Somber" means grave in manner, and "glum" means gloomy.
Example Question #1202 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARTICULATE
Contrary
Eloquent
Resilient
Lecherous
Forthright
Eloquent
Someone "articulate" is eloquent and well spoken. "Contrary" can mean contradictory or uncooperative, depending on the context. "Resilient" means strong and tough. "Forthright" means direct or frank. "Lecherous" and "lustful" are synonyms.
Example Question #1203 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BOISTEROUS
Taciturn
Painless
Rowdy
Rash
Just
Rowdy
Someone "boisterous" is rambunctious, noisy, and rowdy. This is an antonym of "taciturn," which means quiet and shy. "Painful" and "painless" are antonyms. "Rash" means irresponsible and reckless. "Just" means fair.
Example Question #1204 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLIPPANT
Pugnacious
Frivolous
Gregarious
Persuasive
Avaricious
Frivolous
"Flippant" means both frivolous and carefree. "Avaricious" means greedy, and "persuasive" means convincing. "Pugnacious" means combative or aggressive. "Gregarious" means outgoing and engaging.
Example Question #1205 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INEPT
Adroit
Tranquil
Incompetent
Fortuitous
Lucky
Incompetent
"Inept" and "incompetent" are synonyms. This is an antonym of "adroit" or "skillful." "Tranquil" means peaceful and calm. "Fortunate" means lucky, as does "fortuitous."
Example Question #1206 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESOURCEFUL
Enterprising
Smelly
Opulent
Avaricious
Leery
Enterprising
"Resourceful" and "enterprising" are synonyms. While someone who is "opulent" or "rich" may have many "resources," the two are actually not synonyms. "Avaricious" means greedy, and "smelly" means having or emitting a bad odor. "Leery" means cautious.
Example Question #1207 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISCREET
Hideous
Inconspicuous
Reckless
Monstrous
Separate
Inconspicuous
Someone who is "discreet" is cautious or inconspicuous. This is an antonym of "reckless." "Hideous" means very ugly, and "monstrous" means monster-like. "Discrete," a different word from "discreet," can be used to mean separate and distinct from something else.
Example Question #1208 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROPHETIC
Distraught
Individual
Collective
Myopic
Farsighted
Farsighted
Someone who is "prophetic" is clairvoyant, able to see and predict the future well. "Myopic" is an antonym meaning nearsighted. "Individual" and "collective" are antonyms, and "distraught" means deeply upset and distressed.
Example Question #1161 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESILIENT
Enervated
Conservative
Strong
Efficacious
Elevated
Strong
"Resilient" means strong, tough, or hardy. This is an antonym of "enervated," or weak. "Efficacious" means efficient, and "elevated" means literally or figuratively raised to a higher level. "Conservative" and "liberal" are antonyms.
Example Question #1162 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUGNACIOUS
Combative
Appeasing
Sardonic
Mollifying
Adroit
Combative
"Pugnacious" means combative, aggressive, and eager to fight. This is an antonym of both "mollifying" and "appeasing," which mean attempting to soothe or placate. "Sardonic" means sarcastic, and "adroit" means skillful and adept.
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