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Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LIVID
Apathetic
Morose
Bashful
Angered
Sullen
Angered
If someone is "livid," they are extremely angered by a situation or person in particular. So, "angered" is the correct answer.
Example Question #313 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
STOIC
Cooked
Chair
Stove
Unemotional
Unemotional
The word "stoic" means not showing emotion. The best choice is "unemotional," which means not demonstrating emotions or not having emotions. Considering the other choices, a "stove" is a machine that generates heat for use, "cooked" means prepared by use of heat, and a "chair" is a seat.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LEERY
Loyal
Distrustful
Untrustworthy
Naive
Cowardly
Distrustful
"Leery" means distrustful of others or of a situation. For example, one might say, "The young woman was leery of the teenagers who hung out around the park and kept sneaking glances at her purse." So, "distrustful" is the correct answer.
Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IRATE
Judgemental
Angry
Doubtful
Positive
Angry
The word "irate" means angry. The best choice is "angry," as it is a part of the definition of "irate."
Example Question #673 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TRANQUIL
Quilt
Cozy
Bed
Peaceful
Peaceful
The word "tranquil" means peaceful. The best choice is "peaceful" because it is a part of the definition of "tranquil." Considering the other choices, "cozy" means warm and comfortable, a "quilt" is a bedspread, and a "bed" is a piece of furniture designed to be slept on.
Example Question #315 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
WARY
Garrulous
Enchanting
Cautious
Rakish
Witty
Cautious
"Wary" means cautious, worried, or careful, so "cautious" is the correct answer. To help you, "garrulous" means talkative, "enchanting" means charming, "rakish" means dashing and attractive, and "witty" means quick with words and clever.
Example Question #321 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GLOOMY
Jubilant
Passionate
Depressed
Compatible
Argumentative
Depressed
"Gloomy" means sad and depressed, so "depressed" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "gloomy": "jubilant" means extremely happy and joyful; "passionate" means having strong feelings and great energy; "compatible" means able to work together, able to get along, or able to coexist peacefully; and "argumentative" means inclined to fight or disagree.
Example Question #322 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IRATE
Angry
Worried
Wonderful
Delighted
Angry
"Irate" is an adjective that means enraged, so the answer closest in meaning to "irate" is "angry," which is an adjective that means showing strong resentment. Considering the other answer choices, none are as close in meaning to "irate" as is "angry": "delighted" is an adjective meaning very pleased; "worried" is adjective meaning concerned; and "wonderful" is an adjective meaning great or marvelous.
Example Question #323 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SOMBER
Sad
Irritated
Happy
Tired
Sad
"Somber" is an adjective meaning dull, depressing, and/or dark, so the answer closest in meaning to "somber" is "sad," which is an adjective meaning unhappy and sorrowful. Considering the other answer choices, none are close in meaning to "somber": "happy" means pleased and glad; "tired" means somewhat exhausted; and "irritated" means annoyed.
Example Question #682 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SULLEN
Gloomy
Reserved
Bashful
Hopeful
Angry
Gloomy
If something is sullen, it means it is gloomy. For instance, teenagers are quite sullen and moody to the dismay of their parents.
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