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Example Question #552 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NAIVE
Cosmopolitan
Incendiary
Inexperienced
Worldly
Sophisticated
Inexperienced
"Naïve" means inexperienced, innocent, or unsophisticated and is the opposite of sophisticated, worldly, and cosmopolitan. "Incendiary" means flammable or intended to cause a fire.
Example Question #553 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EQUABLE
Altruistic
Charitable
Calm
Scatterbrained
Lethargic
Calm
"Equable" means calm or even-tempered. "Scatterbrained" means disorganized or forgetful, and "charitable" and "altruistic" are both words that describe helping people in need. "Lethargic" means sluggish.
Example Question #554 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EGOCENTRIC
Xenophobic
Noble
Elusive
Honorable
Selfish
Selfish
"Egocentric" and "selfish" are synonyms referring to being self-centered. "Xenophobic" means fearing foreigners, and "elusive" means difficult to find or catch. "Honorable" and "ethical" are synonyms, as are "noble" and "aristocratic."
Example Question #555 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONFIDENT
Reticent
Unforthcoming
Secretive
Noble
Assured
Assured
To be "confident" is to be assured of oneself. "Noble" can mean aristocratic or honorable and righteous. "Secretive," "unforthcoming," "reticent," and "uncommunicative" are all synonyms.
Example Question #556 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VILLAINOUS
Fiscal
Contemplative
Devious
Geriatric
Wicked
Wicked
"Villainous" means wicked or evil. "Devious" means deceitful, "geriatric" means elderly, and "contemplative" means thoughtful. "Fiscal" and "financial" are synonyms that both mean related to money.
Example Question #557 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCORRUPTIBLE
Notorious
Delectable
Honest
Infamous
Saintly
Honest
Someone "incorruptible" is literally incapable of being corrupted but more broadly honest and ethical. "Infamous" and "notorious" both mean well-known for a bad reason. "Delectable" means delicious.
Example Question #541 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EMINENT
Optimistic
Obedient
Helpless
Zany
Distinguished
Distinguished
Someone "eminent" is prominent, distinguished, or illustrious. "Obedient" and "disobedient" are antonyms, as are "optimistic" and "hopeless." "Zany" means peculiar or eccentric.
Example Question #542 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GENEROUS
Equable
Magnanimous
Stingy
Valiant
Heroic
Magnanimous
"Generous" means magnanimous, which is the opposite of "stingy" and "miserly." "Equable" means calm and collected. "Heroic" means courageous or valiant.
Example Question #543 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POETIC
Antiquated
Prosaic
Lyrical
Aqueous
Loquacious
Lyrical
"Poetic" and "prosaic" are typically antonyms, while "poetic" and "lyrical" are near synonyms. "Aqueous" means watery or resembling water. "Loquacious" means very talkative. "Antiquated" means old fashioned or outdated.
Example Question #544 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARROGANT
Compulsory
Haughty
Bragging
Inferior
Garbled
Haughty
"Arrogant" means haughty, stuck-up, or inclined to believe in one's own superiority. Someone arrogant may be inclined to "brag," but bragging and arrogant are not quite synonyms. Someone arrogant would not generally feel "inferior." "Garbled" means muddied or distorted, and "compulsory" means required.
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