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Example Question #1131 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PETULANT
Dangerous
Bloated
Pugnacious
Irritable
Patient
Irritable
"Petulant" describes someone that is easily irritated, so Irritable would be the correct answer. Patient is the opposite of Petulant. Bloated means something or someone is swollen. Dangerous describes something or someone that can cause harm, and Pugnacious means belligerent or warlike. These last three words have no relation to Petulant in this context.
Example Question #1132 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HEARTY
Cheerful
Petulant
Rash
New
Independent
Cheerful
Hearty means heartful, or loud and cheerful.
Example Question #1132 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOGMATIC
Playful
Troubling
Tight-laced
Neutral
Insistent
Insistent
Dogmatic means defining principles as incontrovertibly true, or being very insistent about their value.
Example Question #1133 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LACONIC
Formulaic
Cylindrical
Insane
Lazy
Concise
Concise
Laconic means using few words, or concise.
Example Question #1134 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LENIENT
Forgiving
Secret
Forward-thinking
Energetic
Antique
Forgiving
Lenient means permissive, merciful, or forgiving.
Example Question #1135 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPULSIVE
Generous
Rash
Showy
Pallid
Sentimental
Rash
Impulsive and rash are both adjectives that describe sudden actions based on emotion rather than on long-term consequences.
Example Question #1136 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SURREPTITIOUS
Excessive
Idealistic
Stealthy
Thrifty
Unremarkable
Stealthy
Surreptitious means stealthy or secret.
Example Question #1137 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISTINGUISHED
Cheerful
Upset
Controlled
Famous
Downtrodden
Famous
Distinguished means successful, authoritative, or famous.
Example Question #1138 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTEMPTIBLE
Hateful
Gracious
Capital
Damaged
Enshrined
Hateful
Contemptible means deserving contempt, despicable, or hateful.
Example Question #1139 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BELLIGERENT
Treasonous
Melodious
Elegant
Hostile
Resonant
Hostile
Someone who is belligerent is hostile.
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