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Example Question #57 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RASH
Direct
Reckless
Cheerful
Aggressive
Iconic
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 #58 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISTRAUGHT
Bewildered
Dismal
Distressed
Bashful
Grim
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 #61 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARDENT
Avid
Eminent
Parochial
Zealous
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 #174 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
HOSTILE
Livid
Skeptical
Euphoric
Envious
Inimical
Inimical
"Hostile" and "inimical" are synonyms. "Envious" means jealous, "skeptical" means dubious, and "euphoric" means ecstatic. "Livid" means extremely angry.
Example Question #62 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
CONFOUNDED
Superficial
Supercilious
Acerbic
Bewildered
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 #63 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
EBULLIENT
Exuberant
Deleterious
Decadent
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 #64 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
SLEEPY
Sugary
Somnolent
Lascivious
Convincing
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 #65 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HISTRIONIC
Inane
Theatrical
Recondite
Capacious
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 #66 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCENSED
Angry
Happy
Alone
Lenient
Calm
Angry
The adjective "incensed" means made furious by, deeply angry at. Additionally, "lenient" means tolerant, not strict.
Example Question #67 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVERSE
Unlikely
Unfortunate
Unbecoming
Unwilling
Untimely
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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