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Example Question #466 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FULSOME
Panicked
Complimentary
Jubilant
Demeaning
Fervent
Complimentary
"Fulsome" means flattering or excessively complimentary, so "complimentary," which means favorable or flattering, is the correct answer. For clarification, "panicked" means worried or scared, something that is "demeaning" is insulting, "fervent" means zealous or passionate, and "jubilant" means very happy.
Example Question #467 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GARRULOUS
Closemouthed
Verbose
Taciturn
Timorous
Uncommunicative
Verbose
"Garrulous" means talkative. Eliminate the synonyms "uncommunicative," "taciturn," and "closemouthed." "Timorous" and "verbose" are your only options. "Timorous" means fearful, while "verbose" means talkative, just like "garrulous" does. Verbose is the answer!
Example Question #468 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEFT
Sanguine
Adroit
Malaise
Despotic
Uncontrollable
Adroit
“Deft” means dextrous or skillful. If you are “adroit,” you are good with your hands or skillful, so "adroit" is the correct answer. To help you, “malaise” means unease, “sanguine” means healthy or optimistic, and “despotic” means like a dictator or very controlling.
Example Question #469 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ECCENTRIC
Maniacal
Dubious
Introverted
Fearful
Unorthodox
Unorthodox
If you are “eccentric,” you act in strange or unusual ways. Similarly, “unorthodox” means different from what is usually done or accepted, so an “unorthodox” person does not follow the path society sets. To clarify, “introverted” means shy or withdrawn; “dubious” means doubtful or suspicious; “mechanical” means relating to machines; and “maniacal” means affected with or suggestive of madness.
Example Question #195 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AFFABLE
Talkative
Sleepy
Friendly
Funny
Sullen
Friendly
"Affable" most nearly means friendly, so "friendly" is the correct answer.
Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAPRICIOUS
Fickle
Sly
Genuine
Public
Quiet
Fickle
"Capricious" most nearly means changing one's mood or conduct randomly, or "fickle," as in, "The capricious little girl went from sobbing to laughing to fuming at her mother within five minutes, for no discernable reason."
Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CRAFTY
Determined
Cunning
Fabulous
Violent
Radical
Cunning
"Crafty" means wily, or "cunning."
Example Question #53 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TACTFUL
Sticky
Rude
Chewy
Energetic
Polite
Polite
"Tactful" means polite, so "polite" is the correct answer.
Example Question #54 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OPEN-MINDED
Wise
Quiescent
Dismissive
Flexible
Intolerant
Flexible
“Open-minded” is an adjective that means open to considering new ideas. That means that “intolerant” cannot be the correct answer, because “intolerant” means not tolerant of ideas or beliefs different from one's own, making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “open-minded.” “Flexible,” however, is an adjective that can mean adaptable to new ideas and circumstances when describing a person, and because “flexible” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “open-minded,” “flexible” is the correct answer.
Example Question #55 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERSISTENT
Diverse
Dogged
Immoral
Disloyal
Broken
Dogged
"Persistent" is an adjective that describes someone or something that is determined and tenacious. Of the answer choices, "dogged," which means resolute, has the closest meaning.
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