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Example Question #531 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GULLIBLE
Dishonest
Ignorant
Angry
Faithful
Trusting
Trusting
Someone who is “gullible” trusts other people too much and believes everything that is said to be true. It is similar to “faithful,” which means to have faith in things, but more similar to “trusting” because that means to trust everyone. To provide further help, “ignorant” means not educated or not aware of something, and “dishonest” means not honest, as you may be able to tell by the word's use of the negative prefix "dis."
Example Question #532 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MELLOW
Easygoing
Convincing
Famous
Inauthentic
Difficult
Easygoing
"Mellow" means difficult to anger or provoke, so "easygoing," which means not often worrying about things and difficult to anger is the answer choice closest in meaning to "mellow."
Example Question #533 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
THRIFTY
Extravagant
Tough
Speculative
Wary
Frugal
Frugal
"Thrifty" means not spending a lot of money and always looking for ways to spend less. "Frugal" has a very similar meaning and is thus the correct answer.
Example Question #531 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HUMBLE
Modest
Brilliant
Creative
Humorous
Paltry
Modest
Someone who is "humble: is modest, and both "humble" and "modest" describe someone who does not brag. So, "modest" is the correct answer. To help you, "humorous" means funny, "paltry" means small or too little, and "brilliant" means very good, very smart, or bright with light.
Example Question #532 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ELOQUENT
Destitute
Intelligent
Well-spoken
Foolish
Wealthy
Well-spoken
Someone who is "eloquent" is very well-spoken, so "well-spoken" is the correct answer. To help you, "foolish" means silly or stupid and is an opposite, or antonym, of "intelligent," which means smart. "Destitute" means very poor and is an opposite, or antonym, of "wealthy," which means rich.
Example Question #536 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MODEST
Humble
Beautiful
Showy
Rich
Boastful
Humble
"Modest" is an adjective that means humble, so "humble" is the correct answer.
Example Question #537 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BOLD
Youthful
Reserved
Brave
Ancient
Timid
Brave
Someone who is “bold” is brave and adventurous. To provide further help, “timid” and “reserved” both mean shy and quiet, “youthful” means young, and “ancient” means very old.
Example Question #538 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FAITHFUL
Dishonest
Deceptive
Loyal
Morbid
Honest
Loyal
“Faithful” means loyal and dedicated. To provide further help, “dishonest” means not honest. (The prefix "dis-" means not.) “Deceptive” means tricky, sneaky; “morbid” means related to death or similarly upsetting subjects in an unpleasant way.
Example Question #539 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACTIVE
Dreary
Lively
Jealous
Lonely
Fragile
Lively
The word “active” means lively and full of energy, so "lively" is the correct answer. To provide further help, “fragile” means easily broken; “lonely” means feeling sad about being alone; “jealous” means wanting what someone else has, and "dreary" means dull and causing one to feel sad.
Example Question #540 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Pick the synonym for the word in all capital letters.
BRILLIANT
Slow
Intelligent
Competent
Dependent
Intelligent
If you are "brilliant," you are very smart, or intelligent. "Competent" means capable at a particular task or job. "Dependent" means reliant on something else to be complete.
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