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Example Question #792 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OPTIMISTIC
Perfect
Hopeful
Good
Sad
Hopeful
The word "optimistic" means expecting a positive outcome. The best choice is "hopeful" because someone who is optimistic has hope that things will turn out well in the future.
Example Question #342 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NOBLE
New
Bald
Rich
Distinguished
Distinguished
The word "noble" means praised for character or excellence. The best choice is "distinguished" which means well-known, typically for excellence.
Example Question #793 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CALLOUS
Talkative
Insensitive
Abject
Verdant
Insensitive
The word "callous" means harsh or insensitive. The best choice is "insensitive," as it is a part of the definition of "callous." Considering the other choices, "verdant" means green or covered in plants, "abject" means hopeless, and "talkative" means talking a lot.
Example Question #794 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EXQUISITE
Conjoined
Ask
Refined
Extolled
Refined
The word "exquisite" means of special beauty or charm or extraordinary. The best choice is "refined" which means showing good taste. Considering the other choices, "ask" means offer a question to, "extolled" means praised, and "conjoined" means joined together.
Example Question #795 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the synonym.
Regal
Miniature
Grand
Detractable
Imaginary
Punctual
Grand
Regal can be defined as something befitting a king, while grand can be defined as something noble or revered. These two words are synonyms. None of the other answer choices have similar meanings.
Example Question #796 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DOCILE
Stubborn
Healthy
Doctor
Tame
Tame
"Docile" means tame or easily handled. "Tame" is the best answer because it is part of the definition of "docile." Considering the other choices, "healthy" means possessing good health, "stubborn" means difficult to manage, and a "doctor" is a person licensed to practice medicine or a person who has been awarded a doctoral degree.
Example Question #797 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HUMOROUS
Ceremonial
Comical
Fabricated
Compelling
Comical
"Humorous" means funny or comical. The best choice is "comical" because it is part of the definition of "humorous." Considering the other choices, "fabricated" means fake, "ceremonial" means formal or used in official ceremonies, and "compelling" means interesting.
Example Question #798 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RELENTLESS
Revenge
Determined
Simple
Mild
Determined
"Relentless" means persistently continuing something that is oppressive or not giving into pressure. The best choice is "determined" because it means not giving into pressure or persistent. Considering the other choices, "revenge" means retribution or punishment given personally for an offense, "mild" means gentle, and "simple" means easy to deal with or understand.
Example Question #961 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SCATHING
Apparent
Talkative
Harsh
Bashful
Proud
Harsh
"Scathing" means harsh or critical, so "harsh" is the correct answer. To help you, "bashful" means shy, "apparent" means obvious, and "talkative" means talking a lot.
Example Question #962 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OBNOXIOUS
Hopeless
Vulnerable
Jolly
Comforting
Irritating
Irritating
Someone who is "obnoxious" is rude and irritating, so "irritating" is the correct answer. To help you, "jolly" means happy and cheerful, and "vulnerable" means in danger from something specific.
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