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Example Question #921 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RASH
Direct
Cheerful
Aggressive
Iconic
Reckless
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 #922 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISTRAUGHT
Bashful
Bewildered
Grim
Dismal
Distressed
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 #923 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARDENT
Zealous
Parochial
Illustrious
Eminent
Avid
Zealous
"Ardent" means fervid, passionate, or zealous. "Parochial" and "provincial" are synonyms, as are "eminent" and "illustrious." "Avid" means keen and eager.
Example Question #924 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
HOSTILE
Euphoric
Inimical
Envious
Skeptical
Livid
Inimical
"Hostile" and "inimical" are synonyms. "Envious" means jealous, "skeptical" means dubious, and "euphoric" means ecstatic. "Livid" means extremely angry.
Example Question #925 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
CONFOUNDED
Acerbic
Abrasive
Bewildered
Supercilious
Superficial
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 #926 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
EBULLIENT
Exuberant
Decadent
Deleterious
Imminent
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 #927 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
SLEEPY
Convincing
Somnolent
Lascivious
Sugary
Bashful
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 #928 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HISTRIONIC
Inane
Insipid
Capacious
Theatrical
Recondite
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 #929 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCENSED
Angry
Lenient
Calm
Happy
Alone
Angry
The adjective "incensed" means made furious by, deeply angry at. Additionally, "lenient" means tolerant, not strict.
Example Question #930 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVERSE
Unlikely
Untimely
Unfortunate
Unwilling
Unbecoming
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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