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Example Question #151 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSIDERATE
Antisocial
Kind
Upset
Happy
Worrisome
Kind
"Considerate" involves exercising deep thought to avoid negatively impacting other people. "Kind," which means to have a considerate and thoughtful nature, is the best synonym of "considerate."
Incorrect Answers:
"Upset" means very unhappy.
"Worrisome" means causing anxiety or concern.
"Antisocial" describes someone who does not enjoy the company of others. Generally, considerate people are not antisocial because they like to be around other people.
"Happy" involves showing pleasure for something.
Example Question #152 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AMBITIOUS
Slovenly
Driven
Lazy
Decadent
Rich
Driven
"Ambitious" means showing a strong desire to succeed. "Driven," which means motivated, is the best synonym of "ambitious."
Incorrect Answers:
"Lazy" means unwilling to work or use energy. "Lazy" is an antonym of "ambitious."
"Slovenly" means messy and dirty.
"Rich" means having a lot of money.
"Decadent" means self-indulgent.
Example Question #153 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CLEVER
Sly
Wily
Classical
Intelligent
Incapable
Intelligent
"Clever" means quick to understand and learn new ideas. "Intelligent," which means intuitive and quick-witted, is the best synonym of "clever."
Incorrect Answers:
"Incapable" means unable to do something.
"Classical" refers to a traditional or long-standing style.
"Wily" means deceitful.
"Sly" involves having cunning and deceitful nature, and is a synonym of "wily."
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: select the word that most closely matches.
Cheerful
Happy
Tired
Sad
Upset
Unlucky
Happy
Cheerful and happy both relate to ones mood being in high spirits.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?
She was so jubilant she jumped into the air.
annoyed
None of the above
angry
happy
sad
happy
Both jubliant and happy allow for the sentence to maintain it's meaning.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Fearful
Unafraid
Scared
Quick
Strong
Bold
Scared
"Fearful" means afraid or scared.
Example Question #552 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Disappointed
Awkward
Cheerful
Displeased
Excited
Respected
Displeased
"Disappointed" means displeased.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FURIOUS
Broken
Lucky
Angry
Annoying
Important
Angry
"Furious" is an adjective that means angry, so "angry" is the correct answer.
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.
DESPONDENT
Wealthy
Forgetful
Hopeless
Hopeful
Knowledgeable
Hopeless
If you are "despondent," you are feeling sad and without hope, so the correct answer is “hopeless,” a word that means desperate, forlorn, or horrendous. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "hopeless": someone who is "wealthy" has lots of money; someone who is "forgetful" is not able to remember things well; and someone who is "knowledgeable" is very smart.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ALARMED
Saddened
Happy
Frightened
Eloquent
Miserable
Frightened
"Alarmed" means frightened or scared, so "frightened" is the correct answer. As for the other answers choices, "miserable" means very sad, and "eloquent" means well-spoken.
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