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Example Question #1213 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBSTREPEROUS
Rambunctious
Plausible
Eager
Equitable
Effervescent
Rambunctious
"Obstreperous" means rambunctious and rowdy. "Effervescent" means bubbly, and "equitable" means fair and just. "Eager" means enthusiastic, and "plausible" means credible.
Example Question #1214 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JUST
Equitable
Fanatical
Vivacious
Affable
Knowledgeable
Equitable
"Just" means equitable, fair, and impartial. "Affable" means friendly and amiable. "Vivacious" and "lively" are synonyms, as are "militant" and "fanatical."
Example Question #1215 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVARICIOUS
Charismatic
Exuberant
Greedy
Listless
Earnest
Greedy
"Avaricious" means greedy and acquisitive. "Charismatic" means charming or fascinating. "Earnest" means sincere and candid, and "listless" means exhausted. "Exuberant" and "ebullient" are synonyms.
Example Question #1216 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IRASCIBLE
Irritable
Intolerable
Gleeful
Diffident
Discreet
Irritable
"Irascible" and "irritable" both mean short-tempered and cranky. "Gleeful" means delighted, and "confident" means self-assured. "Intolerable" means unbearable. "Discreet" means inconspicuous. "Diffident" means shy.
Example Question #1217 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONGENIAL
Obstreperous
Personable
Decadent
Despicable
Dissolute
Personable
"Congenial" means "personable" and hospital. "Despicable" means loathsome, contemptible. "Obstreperous" means boisterous. "Decadent" and "dissolute" are synonyms.
Example Question #1218 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FERVID
Oblivious
Furtive
Clueless
Impassioned
Furious
Impassioned
"Fervid," "fervent," and "impassioned" are all synonyms. "Clueless" and "oblivious" are synonyms. "Furious" means very angry. "Furtive" means secretive or surreptitious.
Example Question #1219 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVID
Adequate
Equable
Nutty
Surreptitious
Keen
Keen
"Avid" means eager and "keen." "Nutty" means peculiar, insane. "Surreptitious" means furtive, secretive. "Equable" means calm and even-tempered. "Adequate" means acceptable and sufficient.
Example Question #1220 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROFLIGATE
Bizarre
Distraught
Ardent
Spendthrift
Ludicrous
Spendthrift
"Profligate" and "spendthrift" both describe people who spend too much money. "Distraught" means distressed, and "ludicrous" means ridiculous or absurd. "Bizarre" means strange and peculiar. "Ardent" means fervent or zealous.
Example Question #1171 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EFFERVESCENT
Deleteriously
Vigilantly
Attentively
Liquidly
Bubbly
Bubbly
"Effervescent" means "bubbly" or fizzy and can describe a person's personality as well as a beverage or other liquid. "Liquid" and "effervescent" are not synonyms. "Deleterious" means harmful. "Vigilant" means careful and watchful. "Attentive" means perceptive and observant.
Example Question #1172 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRUGAL
Magnanimous
Chronic
Thrifty
Esoteric
Festive
Thrifty
"Frugal" means thrifty and economical, careful with money. "Festive" and "merry" are synonyms, as are "chronic" and "persistent." "Esoteric" means abstruse or obscure. "Magnanimous" means generous, which is a near antonym of "frugal."
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