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Example Question #1201 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SACCHARINE
Inept
Illustrious
Sweet
Resolute
Iconic
Sweet
"Saccharine" means overly sweet and sentimental. "Illustrious" means distinguished and eminent. "Iconic" is a synonym for classic, and "resolute" is a synonym for determined and steadfast. "Inept" means incompetent.
Example Question #1202 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GREGARIOUS
Outgoing
Oblivious
Stealthy
Arrogant
Decadent
Outgoing
"Gregarious" means "outgoing" and sociable. "Decadent" means dissolute, and "arrogant" means conceited or haughty. "Oblivious" means clueless. "Stealthy" is a synonym for surreptitious.
Example Question #1203 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUAVE
Unnatural
Irresponsible
Seditious
Sophisticated
Superficial
Sophisticated
"Suave" means charming or sophisticated. "Superficial" means shallow or ostensible. "Seditious" means rabble-rousing or subversive. "Irresponsible" and "responsible" are antonyms, as are "natural" and "unnatural."
Example Question #1204 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABRASIVE
Elementary
Strict
Stringent
Harsh
Abstruse
Harsh
"Abrasive" means "harsh," corrosive, or caustic. "Stringent" and "strict" are synonyms. "Elementary" means basic or fundamental. "Abstruse," a near antonym means obscure and arcane.
Example Question #455 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARSIMONIOUS
Magnanimous
Malicious
Cheap
Benevolent
Munificent
Cheap
"Parsimonious" means cheap or stingy. It's the opposite of "munificent" and "magnanimous," which both mean generous. "Benevolent" and "malicious" are antonyms.
Example Question #456 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BEWITCHING
Reckless
Enchanting
Petulant
Iniquitous
Suave
Enchanting
"Bewitching" and "enchanting" mean captivating, charming. "Suave" means debonair, sophisticated. "Iniquitous" is a synonym for evil. "Reckless" means irresponsible and risky. "Petulant" means peevish or irritable.
Example Question #457 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACERBIC
Caustic
Resourceful
Enterprising
Timid
Reverent
Caustic
"Acerbic" means sharp, cutting, or "caustic" and often describes remarks. "Resourceful" is a synonym for enterprising, and "timid" means meek and shy. "Reverent" means worshipful.
Example Question #1205 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GLUM
Supercilious
Haughty
Serene
Insatiable
Lugubrious
Lugubrious
"Lugubrious" means morose or "glum." "Haughty" and "supercilious" both mean arrogant and conceited. "Insatiable" means ravenous, very hungry. "Serene" means calm and tranquil.
Example Question #1206 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEBONAIR
Potent
Assiduous
Urbane
Indolent
Potable
Urbane
"Debonair" means "urbane," suave, or sophisticated. "Assiduous" means hardworking, which is an antonym for "indolent," or lazy. "Potable" means safe to drink, and "potent" means powerful.
Example Question #1207 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNCTUOUS
Impartial
Imaginative
Smarmy
Magnanimous
Saccharine
Smarmy
"Unctuous" is a synonym for "smarmy," insincerely ingratiating. "Impartial" means unbiased, and "saccharine" means overly sweet. "Imaginative" is a synonym for creative, and "magnanimous" is a synonym for "generous."
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