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Example Question #1061 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
IMPISH
prickly
carefree
obnoxious
mischievous
tiny
mischievous
"Impish" means mischievous.
Example Question #262 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
WORLDLY
painstaking
innate
well-known
experienced
distanced
experienced
"Worldly" means experienced and sophisticated.
Example Question #271 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
NIMBLE
rude
aloof
sprightly
strong
meticulous
sprightly
"Nimble" means moving quickly and lightly, or sprightly.
Example Question #1021 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Callous
Mutable
Euphoric
Sympathetic
Unfeeling
Compassionate
Unfeeling
"Callous" means unfeeling; Compassionate and Sympathetic means showing emotion; Euphoric means extremely happy; and Mutable means able to be changed.
Example Question #273 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PRAGMATIC
sensible
controversial
aristocratic
blunt
newfangled
sensible
"Pragmatic" means sensible or practical.
Example Question #1821 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
RUTHLESS
impoverished
flexible
cruel
competent
well-written
cruel
"Ruthless" means merciless and cruel.
Example Question #1067 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
BENEVOLENT
judgmental
expensive
insane
aesthetic
kindhearted
kindhearted
"Benevolent" means kindhearted and well-meaning.
Example Question #1022 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
QUIXOTIC
Miniature
Impractical
Aligned
Tangential
Cautious
Impractical
"Quixotic" means impractical, fanciful, or idealistic. The word is based upon the literary character Don Quixote, who is impractical, chivalrous, and romantic. So, "impractical" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "quixotic."
Example Question #1023 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VALIANT
Frightened
Noxious
Ample
Timid
Brave
Brave
"Valiant" means brave. "Timid" means fearful or shy. "Frightened" means afraid or scared. "Noxious" means poisonous or toxic. "Ample" means enough or sufficient.
Example Question #1024 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMPARTIAL
Prejudiced
Neutral
Partial
Biased
Empathetic
Neutral
"Impartial" means neutral. "Biased," "prejudiced," and "partial" are all antoynyms of "impartial." They all mean not neutral, but taking one side. Empathethic means showing sympathy or compassion.
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