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Example Question #439 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STINGY
Miserly
Ambiguous
Fervid
Ardent
Equivocal
Miserly
"Stingy" and "miserly" are synonyms that mean cheap. "Fervid" and "ardent" both mean impassioned. "Equivocal" means ambiguous or unclear.
Example Question #440 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STRINGENT
Loquacious
Strict
Tenacious
Bountiful
Merciful
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 #1231 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESOLUTE
Pugnacious
Irascible
Combative
Avaricious
Purposeful
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 #1232 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ILLUSTRIOUS
Distinguished
Meaningful
Frivolous
Flippant
Inconsequential
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 #1233 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEDITIOUS
Maudlin
Assiduous
Saccharine
Subversive
Diligent
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 #1234 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPERTINENT
Depraved
Saccharine
Impartial
Insolent
Prophetic
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 #1235 : Synonyms
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
HAUGHTY
Boisterous
Supercilious
Fervid
Equitable
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 #1236 : Synonyms
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
ASSIDUOUS
Belligerent
Satiable
Ravenous
Hardworking
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 #1237 : Synonyms
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
SUPERFICIAL
Articulate
Shallow
Avaricious
Stingy
Penurious
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 #1238 : Synonyms
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
SLOTHFUL
Sedulous
Astute
Merciful
Indolent
Pristine
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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