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Example Question #555 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NAIVE
Incendiary
Cosmopolitan
Worldly
Sophisticated
Inexperienced
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 #556 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EQUABLE
Calm
Altruistic
Charitable
Lethargic
Scatterbrained
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 #557 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EGOCENTRIC
Noble
Elusive
Honorable
Xenophobic
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 #558 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONFIDENT
Secretive
Reticent
Unforthcoming
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 #559 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VILLAINOUS
Devious
Fiscal
Geriatric
Contemplative
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 #560 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCORRUPTIBLE
Delectable
Saintly
Infamous
Honest
Notorious
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 #561 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EMINENT
Distinguished
Obedient
Zany
Helpless
Optimistic
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 #562 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GENEROUS
Magnanimous
Stingy
Equable
Heroic
Valiant
Magnanimous
"Generous" means magnanimous, which is the opposite of "stingy" and "miserly." "Equable" means calm and collected. "Heroic" means courageous or valiant.
Example Question #563 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POETIC
Antiquated
Loquacious
Lyrical
Aqueous
Prosaic
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 #564 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARROGANT
Garbled
Bragging
Compulsory
Haughty
Inferior
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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