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Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GLUM
Blue
Mean
Friendly
Energetic
Glad
Blue
“Glum” is an adjective that means “looking or feeling dejected; morose,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “sad.” That means that “glad” cannot be the correct answer, because “glad” means “pleased; delighted,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “glum.” “Blue,” however, is an adjective that can mean “melancholy, sad, or depressed,” when referring to a person or mood and being used informally. So, because “blue” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “glum,” “blue” is the correct answer.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCONSIDERATE
Rude
Dynamic
Composed
Excited
Friendly
Rude
Someone who is "inconsiderate" is rude and not considerate of others' feelings, so "rude" is the correct answer. To help you, "composed" means calm, and "dynamic" means active.
Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MISERABLE
Unlawful
Unhappy
Unrestrained
Happy
Lawful
Unhappy
“Miserable” means very sad, so the best answer is “unhappy.” The prefix "un-" often negates the meaning of the word that follows it, so it makes sense that “unhappy” means not happy. To provide further help, “lawful” means legal or not against the rules, so “unlawful” means not legal. Finally, “unrestrained” means not restrained or not held back.
Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FURIOUS
Adorable
Unwell
Quirky
Angry
Loyal
Angry
Furious means very angry. To provide further help, “unwell” means sick or ill; “quirky” means weird, silly, and unusual; “adorable” means cute; and “loyal” means reliably dedicated to a person or a cause.
Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JEALOUS
Severe
Mild
Adequate
Envious
Interested
Envious
"Jealous" means wanting something that someone else has. "Jealous" is most similar in meaning to "envious," a word that means jealous, covetous, or desirous. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "jealous": "adequate" means good enough; "mild" means easy or not extreme; and "severe" means intense or extreme.
Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FURIOUS
Enraged
Sensitive
Sensible
Furtive
Furry
Enraged
"Furious" and "enraged" are synonymous; they refer to someone feeling very angry. "Furry" describes an (adorable) texture. "Furtive" describes something that is sneaky or subversive. While the "fur" prefix is similar, these words are completely unrelated.
Example Question #27 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BOTHERED
Moody
Botanical
Annoyed
Bottled up
Enraged
Annoyed
"Annoyed" and "bothered" are synonymous. They both refer to a feeling of frustration or aggravation caused by something else (a person or a situation, perhaps). The other words do not share these meanings.
Example Question #28 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TIRED
Perky
Down
Anxious
Sleepy
Speedy
Sleepy
"Tired" and "sleepy" are synonyms. Both words describe a person who needs rest or sleep. The other words do not have related meanings. "Perky" is an antonym to "tired." "Down" can be used, colloquially, to refer to someone who is depressed or sad, but is much more commonly used to describe a direction.
Example Question #29 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPOLITE
Rude
Goofy
Funny
Silly
Grumpy
Rude
"Silly," "goofy," and "funny" are all very closely related in meaning. "Grumpy" refers to someone who is in a bad mood. "Rude" refers to someone who does not behave appropriately. "Impolite" refers to someone who has poor manners. "Rude" and "impolite" are synonymous.
Example Question #30 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARANOID
Understanding
Abnormal
Suspicious
Miniature
Indignant
Suspicious
The word that has the most similar meaning to PARANOID is "suspicious." Someone who is PARANOID is suspicious or afraid that everything is deliberately going against him. For example: "The boy was PARANOID about spiders getting into his bed, so he pulled off all the sheets and blankets every night before going to sleep." If you are "suspicious," you don't trust someone.
The prefix "ab" at the beginning of "abnormal" means "not." Therefore, "abnormal" means not normal.
"Indignant" means upset; hurting one's dignity. For example: "Sheila was indignant when Sam accused her of lying."
"Understanding" means grasp mentally; understand.
"Miniature" means small.
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