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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
Enervated
Conservative
Strong
Efficacious
Elevated
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
Sardonic
Mollifying
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
Equitable
Eager
Plausible
Effervescent
Rambunctious
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
Affable
Equitable
Vivacious
Knowledgeable
Fanatical
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
Listless
Earnest
Greedy
Charismatic
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
Intolerable
Irritable
Gleeful
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
Obstreperous
Personable
Despicable
Decadent
Dissolute
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
Clueless
Oblivious
Furtive
Impassioned
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
Surreptitious
Adequate
Nutty
Equable
Keen
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
Bizarre
Distraught
Ardent
Ludicrous
Spendthrift
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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