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Example Question #535 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTEMPLATIVE
Thoughtful
Ironic
Scarce
Hasty
Damaged
Thoughtful
"Contemplative" means thoughtful or reflective. "Hasty" means rushed or too quick. "Scarce" means not plentiful enough, insufficient in quantity. A synonym for "ironic" is sarcastic or sardonic. A synonym for "damaged" is "harmed."
Example Question #536 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRUDENT
Careful
Mad
Rash
Easy
Arbitrary
Careful
"Prudent" means wise, sensible, and cautious. "Mad" can mean either angry or crazy, depending on the concept. The antonym of easy is "difficult." "Arbitrary" means based on random or personal choice rather than a specific set of rules. "Rash," when used as an adjective, means hasty and reckless.
Example Question #537 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEVIOUS
Even-tempered
Skillful
Stormy
Deceptive
Childlike
Deceptive
Someone who is "devious" is deceptive, underhanded, or sly. A synonym for "childlike" is "innocent," and a synonym for "even-tempered" is serene. "Skillful" and "deft" are synonyms, and "stormy" and "tempestuous" are synonyms.
Example Question #538 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JUSTIFIED
Illegal
Holy
Surprised
Indignant
Righteous
Righteous
Someone who is "justified" in his/her behavior is righteous or morally correct. "Surprised" means shocked, showing surprised. "Indignant" means angry or annoyed at unfairness. "Holy" and "evil" are antonyms, as are "illegal" and "legal."
Example Question #539 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ISOLATED
Solitary
Humorous
Judgmental
Chivalrous
Costly
Solitary
"Isolated" and "solitary" both mean alone and far away from others. "Humorous" means funny, chivalrous means knightly or noble, and "judgmental" means critical. "Costly" is another word for expensive.
Example Question #540 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABRASIVE
Grating
Loving
Quizzical
Dishonest
Impoverished
Grating
"Abrasive" means grating or rough and is often used to describe people, sounds, and surfaces such as sandpaper. "Quizzical" is another word for puzzled. "Dishonest" is the antonym of "honest," "loving" is the antonym of "hating," and "impoverished" means poor.
Example Question #541 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ECCENTRIC
Tough
Scornful
Strange
Oval
Ruddy
Strange
"Eccentric" means slightly strange and unconventional, unusual. "Ruddy" means red, oval is a rounded oblong shape, and scornful means contemptuous. "Tough" means durable, strong, or sturdy, depending on context.
Example Question #542 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MANLY
Brave
Systematic
Cowardly
Masculine
Awful
Masculine
"Masculine" and "manly" are synonyms. "Brave" means courageous, "cowardly" means faint-heartedly, and "awful" means terrible. Something "systematic" is organized, methodical, or closely following a plan or system.
Example Question #543 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRUDENT
Rosy
Reckless
Smoggy
Knotty
Wise
Wise
Someone who is "prudent" shows wisdom and good judgment. Someone who is "reckless" takes risks and lacks caution. Something "knotty" (such as a problem) is difficult to entangle. "Rosy" means red or rose-colored, and smoggy describes polluted gray fog.
Example Question #544 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SAGE
Hungry
Luscious
Speckled
Wise
Camouflaged
Wise
Used as an adjective, "sage" means very wise. "Camouflaged" means hidden by blending in with the surrounding environment. "Speckled" means dotted or spotted, "hungry" means wanting or needing food, and" luscious" (often used to describe food) means delicious or lush.
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