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Example Question #1161 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESILIENT
Strong
Conservative
Efficacious
Elevated
Enervated
Strong
"Resilient" means strong, tough, or hardy. This is an antonym of "enervated," or weak. "Efficacious" means efficient, and "elevated" means literally or figuratively raised to a higher level. "Conservative" and "liberal" are antonyms.
Example Question #1162 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUGNACIOUS
Combative
Appeasing
Mollifying
Sardonic
Adroit
Combative
"Pugnacious" means combative, aggressive, and eager to fight. This is an antonym of both "mollifying" and "appeasing," which mean attempting to soothe or placate. "Sardonic" means sarcastic, and "adroit" means skillful and adept.
Example Question #1171 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBSTREPEROUS
Eager
Equitable
Rambunctious
Plausible
Effervescent
Rambunctious
"Obstreperous" means rambunctious and rowdy. "Effervescent" means bubbly, and "equitable" means fair and just. "Eager" means enthusiastic, and "plausible" means credible.
Example Question #1172 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JUST
Vivacious
Equitable
Fanatical
Knowledgeable
Affable
Equitable
"Just" means equitable, fair, and impartial. "Affable" means friendly and amiable. "Vivacious" and "lively" are synonyms, as are "militant" and "fanatical."
Example Question #1173 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVARICIOUS
Greedy
Listless
Charismatic
Earnest
Exuberant
Greedy
"Avaricious" means greedy and acquisitive. "Charismatic" means charming or fascinating. "Earnest" means sincere and candid, and "listless" means exhausted. "Exuberant" and "ebullient" are synonyms.
Example Question #1174 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IRASCIBLE
Irritable
Gleeful
Intolerable
Discreet
Diffident
Irritable
"Irascible" and "irritable" both mean short-tempered and cranky. "Gleeful" means delighted, and "confident" means self-assured. "Intolerable" means unbearable. "Discreet" means inconspicuous. "Diffident" means shy.
Example Question #1175 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONGENIAL
Despicable
Obstreperous
Dissolute
Personable
Decadent
Personable
"Congenial" means "personable" and hospital. "Despicable" means loathsome, contemptible. "Obstreperous" means boisterous. "Decadent" and "dissolute" are synonyms.
Example Question #1176 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FERVID
Oblivious
Impassioned
Furtive
Clueless
Furious
Impassioned
"Fervid," "fervent," and "impassioned" are all synonyms. "Clueless" and "oblivious" are synonyms. "Furious" means very angry. "Furtive" means secretive or surreptitious.
Example Question #1177 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVID
Equable
Surreptitious
Adequate
Keen
Nutty
Keen
"Avid" means eager and "keen." "Nutty" means peculiar, insane. "Surreptitious" means furtive, secretive. "Equable" means calm and even-tempered. "Adequate" means acceptable and sufficient.
Example Question #1178 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROFLIGATE
Distraught
Spendthrift
Bizarre
Ardent
Ludicrous
Spendthrift
"Profligate" and "spendthrift" both describe people who spend too much money. "Distraught" means distressed, and "ludicrous" means ridiculous or absurd. "Bizarre" means strange and peculiar. "Ardent" means fervent or zealous.
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