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Example Question #191 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
EUPHORIC
Poor
Disturbing
Smooth
Elated
Elated
"Euphoric" is defined as characterized by an intense feeling of excitment and/or happiness. Since those who are "elated" may also be characterized as very happy or excited, "elated" is the best answer choice.
Example Question #194 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
CONFUSED
Enabled
Inconsistent
Puzzled
Contrite
Puzzled
"Confused" is defined as unable to think clearly; bewildered. Since "puzzled" is defined as to feel confused due to a lack of understanding, "puzzled" is the best answer choice.
Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Merry
Burnt
Sleepy
Sad
Helpful
Cheerful
Cheerful
"Merry" means cheerful.
Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
A synonym of "frantic" is __________.
loud
enchanted
wild
attractive
to alarm
wild
Frantic often has to do with fear or anxiety, being crazed with stress; alarmed might have fit, but to alarm is the wrong part of speech (a verb instead of adjective).
Example Question #195 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
APPREHENSIVE
Criminal
Destructive
Anxious
Perceptive
Anxious
When you are "apprehensive," you are fearful that something negative is going to happen. You have likely heard of the word "apprehend." (If you haven't, you should use it!) The word "apprehend" means to seize or grab. It is often used when we talk about the police "apprehending a criminal," that is, seizing and grasping a criminal. An "apprehensive" state of mind is one that is "grasped by fear" or "seized by worry." Therefore, the best answer is "anxious," for when someone is anxious, he or she is quite worried.
Example Question #196 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
DEFLATED
Implied
Discouraged
Disposed
Imposed
Encouraged
Discouraged
“Deflated” means saddened and discouraged by some experience. To provide further help, “encouraged” means supported; “disposed” means got rid of; “imposed” means forced upon; “implied” means suggested.
Example Question #194 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTIMIDATED
Stationary
Hazardous
Dominant
Chronological
Scared
Scared
"Intimidated" means scared, frightened, or overawed, so "scared" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "intimidated": "dominant" means superior or most powerful; "stationary" means immobile or not moving; "hazardous" means unsafe or dangerous; and "chronological" means in an order based on when something occurred.
Example Question #195 : Synonyms
A synonym of "plaintive" is __________.
celebratory
respected
moving
thrilling
sorrowful
sorrowful
"Plaintive" is an adjective that means "sounding sad and mournful." So, we need to pick out an adjective that means something similar to "sad" or "mournful." So, "celebratory" cannot be the correct answer because it is an antonym of "sad" and "mournful." "Sorrowful," however, is an adjective that means either "feeling or showing grief" or "causing grief," and because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "plaintive," "sorrowful" is the correct answer.
Example Question #196 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RELUCTANT
Susceptible
Enthused
Unwilling
Cantankerous
Demonic
Unwilling
“Reluctant” means not willing, so "unwilling" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "reluctant": “cantankerous” means grumpy; “enthused” means excited; “demonic” means marked by qualities of the devil or of demons; “susceptible” means vulnerable or in danger from something specific.
Example Question #197 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HOSTILE
Lively
Courteous
Hateful
Complicated
Hateful
The word "hostile" means not friendly or like an enemy. The best choice is "hateful," which means expressing hate or dislike of something. Considering the other choices, "complicated" means difficult to understand, "courteous" means polite, and "lively" means energetic.
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