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Example Question #471 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRANDILOQUENT
Imminent
Lurid
Smoky
Genius
Pompous
Pompous
"Grandiloquent" is a synonym for "pompous" or bombastic. "Smoky" is the adjective form of smoke, and "lurid" means sensational or colorful. "Imminent" is a synonym for impending, and "genius" is a synonym for brilliant.
Example Question #472 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INTRANSIGENT
Ludicrous
Stubborn
Amicable
Invigorated
Enervated
Stubborn
"Intransigent" is another word for "stubborn" or recalcitrant. "Amicable" means amiable or friendly. "Ludicrous" means absurd, ridiculous, and laughable. "Invigorated," or strong, is an antonym for "enervated," or weak.
Example Question #473 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INDEFATIGABLE
Inexhaustible
Manifold
Hardy
Resilient
Meticulous
Inexhaustible
"Indefatigable" means untiring. "Manifold" means diverse or various. "Meticulous" means careful and fastidious, and "resilient" means strong and hardy.
Example Question #474 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VITRIOLIC
Haughty
Bashful
Immoderate
Supercilious
Caustic
Caustic
"Vitriolic" means "caustic" and acrimonious. "Bashful" means shy. "Immoderate" means excessive and unrestrained, while "immodest" means improper, lacking in decency. "Haughty" and "supercilious" are both synonyms for arrogant and conceited.
Example Question #475 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRODIGAL
Mordant
Immaculate
Lugubrious
Wasteful
Saccharine
Wasteful
"Prodigal" means "wasteful" and profligate. "Lugubrious" is another word for glum, and "saccharine" means excessively sweet and sentimental. "Mordant" is a synonym for caustic and acerbic. "Immaculate" means spotlessly clean.
Example Question #476 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RECALCITRANT
Resistant
Abrasive
Archaic
Peevish
Obsolete
Resistant
"Recalcitrant" means "resistant" and stubborn. "Archaic" and "obsolete" both mean outdated. "Abrasive" is a synonym for "harsh" and grating, and "peevish" is a synonym for irritable and cranky.
Example Question #477 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INGENUOUS
Elongated
Naive
Cynical
Jaded
Clever
Naive
"Ingenuous" means "naive," simple, or innocently childlike. This is an antonym for both "jaded" and "cynical." "Elongated" means lengthened or unusually long. "Ingenious" means clever and crafty and should not be confused with "ingenuous."
Example Question #478 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
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INDECOROUS
Innocuous
Chivalrous
Execrable
Fulsome
Immodest
Immodest
"Indecorous" means "immodest" or improper. "Execrable" means terrible or dreadful, while "innocuous" means harmless. "Chivalrous" means gentlemanly or noble. "Fulsome" means excessively flattering.
Example Question #479 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
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NONCOMMITTAL
Prudent
Erratic
Elective
Circumspect
Sporadic
Circumspect
"Noncommittal" and "circumspect" both mean guarded, evasive. "Elective" is a synonym for "optional," and "prudent" is a synonym for wise and cautious. "Erratic" and "sporadic" both mean unpredictable, inconstant.
Example Question #480 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPRESSIONABLE
Naive
Luminous
Cogent
Emaciated
Supreme
Naive
The adjective "impressionable" means naive and innocent, easily misled by others. Additionally, "emaciated" means unhealthily thin and weak from lack of nutrition; "cogent" means (of an argument) convincing; "luminous" means glowing, shining; "supreme" means best, greatest.
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