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Example Question #374 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
JOCULAR
Tired
Smart
Humorous
Exasperated
Humorous
The adjective "jocular" describes someone who tends to make jokes or act lighthearted. "Humorous," another term for funny, is the proper choice. You likely already know the meanings of "tired" and "smart," and therefore know that neither word refers to a playful or joking manner. Finally, "exasperated" is a good word to know, though not the correct answer. You've probably felt "exasperated" when you've been annoyed by an irritating situation that has gone on for too long.
Example Question #988 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DILIGENT
Attentive
Heedless
Apathetic
Negligent
Attentive
"Diligent" means putting one's whole effort into carefully doing something. "Attentive," meaning demonstrating careful thought or observation, is the best match.
Example Question #375 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FLIPPANT
Courteous
Sassy
Laid-back
Sharp
Hostile
Sassy
"Flippant" means lacking proper respect. "Sassy" is the best match because it means cheeky or impertinent.
Example Question #376 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
UNRULY
Obedient
Faithful
Meager
Rebellious
Rebellious
Think of "unruly" as an adjective meaning not following rules, difficult to control, or rebellious. "Obedient" and "faithful" are antonyms of "unruly" and "rebellious." "Meager" means very small or too small in amount.
Example Question #377 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BORING
Exciting
Intriguing
Dull
Fascinating
Dull
"Fascinating" and "intriguing" are synonyms, and both words mean interesting. Eliminate them, because there can be only one right answer. "Exciting" means "amazing," the opposite of "boring." So, "dull" is the correct answer.
Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
JOVIAL
Melancholy
Festive
Solemn
Morose
Festive
If you are unsure what the word in capital letters means, look at the answer choices. You can eliminate any answer choices that are synonyms of one other, because there isn't more than one right answer. "Morose" and "melancholy" both mean sad, so you can eliminate them. "Solemn" can mean serious. "Festive" is the correct answer because it is closest in meaning to "jovial"; both words mean good-humored or merry.
Example Question #378 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Synonyms: Choose the word or phrase that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
RETENTIVE
Having good memory
Healthy
Wealthy
Owning possessions
Educated
Having good memory
“Retentive” means able to hold on to memories, or “having good memory.” To provide further help, “possessions” are things that are owned.
Example Question #991 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ARROGANT
Pompous
Content
Modest
Inferior
Secretive
Pompous
If someone is "arrogant," they are known to be proud and pompous, so "pompous," which means full of oneself, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "arrogant": "modest" means playing down one's own accomplishments and skills, so it is an antonym of "arrogant"; "inferior" means lesser than something else in quality or some characteristic; "secretive" means uncommunicative or not giving out very much information about something; and "content," when used as an adjective, means happy with the one's current situation.
Example Question #822 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DISCREET
Unknown
Obvious
Fraudulent
Prudent
Hopeful
Prudent
Something that is "discreet" is careful, tactful, or prudent, so "prudent" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "discreet": "obvious" means overt or easy to understand or see; "hopeful" means optimistic; "fraudulent" means deceptive; and "unknown" means not known, as you can tell from the word being a combination of the negative prefix "un-," which here means not, and "known."
Example Question #823 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AMIABLE
Responsive
Pious
Friendly
Ambivalent
Friendly
The word "amiable" means having a friendly and pleasant disposition; therefore, "friendly" is the word that most closely matches the definition of "amiable." "Ambivalent" means having mixed feelings and "pious" means extremely religious. Like "responsive," their definitions are unrelated to the meaning of "amiable," making them incorrect answers choices.
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