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Example Question #59 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RASH
Aggressive
Reckless
Direct
Iconic
Cheerful
Reckless
"Rash" means hasty and reckless. "Direct" and "indirect" are antonyms, as are "cheerful" and "unhappy." "Iconic" means classic. "Aggressive" means antagonistic and hostile.
Example Question #60 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISTRAUGHT
Grim
Bewildered
Distressed
Bashful
Dismal
Distressed
"Distraught" means distressed and upset. "Bashful" means shy, and "bewildered" means confused or confounded. "Dismal" means glum and dreary, and "grim" means dark, stern, or dire, depending on context.
Example Question #921 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARDENT
Avid
Zealous
Eminent
Parochial
Illustrious
Zealous
"Ardent" means fervid, passionate, or zealous. "Parochial" and "provincial" are synonyms, as are "eminent" and "illustrious." "Avid" means keen and eager.
Example Question #922 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
HOSTILE
Envious
Livid
Skeptical
Euphoric
Inimical
Inimical
"Hostile" and "inimical" are synonyms. "Envious" means jealous, "skeptical" means dubious, and "euphoric" means ecstatic. "Livid" means extremely angry.
Example Question #923 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
CONFOUNDED
Supercilious
Bewildered
Superficial
Acerbic
Abrasive
Bewildered
"Confounded" means "bewildered" or puzzled. "Abrasive" means harsh or rough. "Superficial" means shallow, and "supercilious" means haughty or arrogant. "Acerbic" and "caustic" are synonyms.
Example Question #924 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
EBULLIENT
Imminent
Exuberant
Deleterious
Decadent
Forbidding
Exuberant
"Ebullient" and "exuberant" both mean very happy and cheerful. "Imminent" means upcoming or impending. "Deleterious" mean harmful, and "decadent" means dissolute or morally degenerate. "Forbidding" means grim or unwelcoming.
Example Question #925 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
SLEEPY
Bashful
Convincing
Somnolent
Sugary
Lascivious
Somnolent
"Somnolent" is another word for "sleepy." "Sugary" means sweet, and "lascivious" means lecherous, lustful. "Bashful" is another word for shy, and "convincing" means persuasive.
Example Question #926 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HISTRIONIC
Recondite
Capacious
Theatrical
Inane
Insipid
Theatrical
The adjective "histrionic" is used to describe someone who is overly dramatic or theatrical. Additionally, "recondite" means (of knowledge) known by only a few people, arcane and esoteric; "insipid" means tasteless, lacking flavor or character; "capacious" means roomy, spacious, voluminous; "inane" means pointless and stupid, meaningless.
Example Question #927 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCENSED
Calm
Alone
Lenient
Angry
Happy
Angry
The adjective "incensed" means made furious by, deeply angry at. Additionally, "lenient" means tolerant, not strict.
Example Question #928 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVERSE
Unbecoming
Unfortunate
Untimely
Unwilling
Unlikely
Unwilling
The adjective "averse" means opposed to, "unwilling." Additionally, "untimely" means happening at the wrong or an inappropriate time; "unbecoming" means not flattering, not attractive, inappropriate.
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