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Example Question #1189 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STINGY
Ambiguous
Fervid
Equivocal
Miserly
Ardent
Miserly
"Stingy" and "miserly" are synonyms that mean cheap. "Fervid" and "ardent" both mean impassioned. "Equivocal" means ambiguous or unclear.
Example Question #1190 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STRINGENT
Merciful
Loquacious
Tenacious
Strict
Bountiful
Strict
"Stringent" means "strict" and firm. "Tenacious" means determined and persistent. "Bountiful" means plentiful and abundant. "Loquacious" means talkative, and "merciful" means compassionate and forgiving.
Example Question #1191 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESOLUTE
Avaricious
Purposeful
Irascible
Pugnacious
Combative
Purposeful
"Resolute" means determined and "purposeful." "Avaricious" means greedy, and "irascible" means irritable. "Combative" and "pugnacious" are synonyms meaning aggressive and ready to fight.
Example Question #1192 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ILLUSTRIOUS
Inconsequential
Meaningful
Distinguished
Flippant
Frivolous
Distinguished
"Illustrious," "distinguished," and "eminent" are all synonyms. "Meaningful" means significant and consequential. This is an antonym of "inconsequential." "Flippant" and "frivolous" are synonyms.
Example Question #1193 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEDITIOUS
Assiduous
Maudlin
Diligent
Subversive
Saccharine
Subversive
"Seditious" means troublemaking or subversive. "Saccharine" means too sweet and sentimental, and "maudlin" similarly means tearfully and excessively sentimental. "Assiduous," "diligent," and "sedulous" are all synonyms for hardworking.
Example Question #1194 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPERTINENT
Insolent
Impartial
Prophetic
Saccharine
Depraved
Insolent
"Impertinent" and "insolent" are synonyms. "Saccharine" means overly sweet or sentimental. "Depraved" means corrupt or morally degenerate. "Impartial" and "unbiased" are synonyms, as are "prophetic" and "farsighted."
Example Question #1195 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
HAUGHTY
Boisterous
Equitable
Fervid
Supercilious
Obstreperous
Supercilious
"Haughty" means conceited, arrogant, and "supercilious." "Fervid" means ardent and impassioned. "Equitable" is another word for fair or just. "Obstreperous" and "boisterous" both mean rambunctious.
Example Question #1196 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
ASSIDUOUS
Hardworking
Belligerent
Satiable
Ravenous
Pugnacious
Hardworking
"Assiduous," sedulous, and diligent all mean "hardworking." "Ravenous" means very hungry, insatiable. This is an antonym for "satiable," or easily sated. "Pugnacious" and "belligerent" are both words that mean aggressive and combative.
Example Question #1197 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
SUPERFICIAL
Penurious
Avaricious
Shallow
Stingy
Articulate
Shallow
"Superficial" is another word for "shallow." "Penurious" means extremely poor, and "stingy" means miserly or cheap. "Articulate" is another word for well spoken or eloquent. "Avaricious" means greedy.
Example Question #1198 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
SLOTHFUL
Merciful
Sedulous
Pristine
Astute
Indolent
Indolent
"Slothful" and "indolent" are both synonyms for lazy. This is an antonym for "sedulous," or hardworking. "Astute" means shrewd or clever. "Merciful" means compassionate and forgiving, and "pristine" means spotlessly clean.
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