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Example Question #1203 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIVACIOUS
Somber
Glum
Intruiging
Inquisitive
Lively
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 #1204 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARTICULATE
Resilient
Forthright
Eloquent
Lecherous
Contrary
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 #1205 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BOISTEROUS
Taciturn
Rash
Rowdy
Painless
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 #1206 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLIPPANT
Persuasive
Avaricious
Pugnacious
Frivolous
Gregarious
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 #1207 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INEPT
Lucky
Fortuitous
Adroit
Tranquil
Incompetent
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 #1208 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESOURCEFUL
Smelly
Leery
Opulent
Avaricious
Enterprising
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 #1209 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISCREET
Separate
Monstrous
Inconspicuous
Reckless
Hideous
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 #1210 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROPHETIC
Individual
Myopic
Farsighted
Collective
Distraught
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 #1211 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESILIENT
Efficacious
Enervated
Elevated
Conservative
Strong
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 #1212 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUGNACIOUS
Mollifying
Adroit
Sardonic
Combative
Appeasing
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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