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Example Question #1131 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PETULANT
Patient
Irritable
Pugnacious
Bloated
Dangerous
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
New
Independent
Rash
Petulant
Cheerful
Hearty means heartful, or loud and cheerful.
Example Question #1133 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOGMATIC
Troubling
Neutral
Insistent
Tight-laced
Playful
Insistent
Dogmatic means defining principles as incontrovertibly true, or being very insistent about their value.
Example Question #1134 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LACONIC
Cylindrical
Formulaic
Lazy
Insane
Concise
Concise
Laconic means using few words, or concise.
Example Question #1135 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LENIENT
Antique
Energetic
Secret
Forgiving
Forward-thinking
Forgiving
Lenient means permissive, merciful, or forgiving.
Example Question #1136 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPULSIVE
Pallid
Sentimental
Rash
Showy
Generous
Rash
Impulsive and rash are both adjectives that describe sudden actions based on emotion rather than on long-term consequences.
Example Question #1137 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SURREPTITIOUS
Idealistic
Stealthy
Excessive
Thrifty
Unremarkable
Stealthy
Surreptitious means stealthy or secret.
Example Question #1138 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISTINGUISHED
Controlled
Cheerful
Upset
Downtrodden
Famous
Famous
Distinguished means successful, authoritative, or famous.
Example Question #1139 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTEMPTIBLE
Enshrined
Damaged
Gracious
Hateful
Capital
Hateful
Contemptible means deserving contempt, despicable, or hateful.
Example Question #1140 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BELLIGERENT
Elegant
Melodious
Hostile
Treasonous
Resonant
Hostile
Someone who is belligerent is hostile.
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