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Example Question #545 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNCTUAL
Dazzling
Punishing
Crafty
Prompt
Peculiar
Prompt
"Punctual" and "prompt" both mean timely. "Dazzling" means extremely bright or impressive. "Punishing" and "rewarding" are antonyms, as are "peculiar" and "ordinary." "Crafty" means cunning or sly.
Example Question #546 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBEDIENT
Creative
Compliant
Skeptical
Woebegone
Gullible
Compliant
"Obedient" and "compliant" both describe a willingness to follow rules. "Gullible" and "skeptical" are antonyms, and "creative" means imaginative. "Woebegone" means sorrowful.
Example Question #547 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMMORAL
Sinful
Loving
Obstinate
Stubborn
Ethical
Sinful
"Immoral" and "sinful" both mean unethical, the opposite of ethical. "Amorous," a similar sounding word, means loving. "Stubborn" and "obstinate" are synonyms referring to people whose opinions are difficult to change or modify.
Example Question #548 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIGNIFIED
Chronic
Unenthused
Stately
Rapt
Enthralled
Stately
Someone who is "dignified" is stately, majestic, or even imposing. "Chronic" means persistent, and "rapt" and "enthralled" both mean fascinating. "Unenthused," the opposite of enthused, means not excited.
Example Question #551 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZANY
Ordinary
Succulent
Humdrum
Mundane
Eccentric
Eccentric
"Zany" and "eccentric" both describe someone who is peculiar, strange, or unusual. This is the opposite of "ordinary," "mundane," and "humdrum." "Succulent" means juicy, luscious, or delicious.
Example Question #552 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLEXIBLE
Demanding
Accommodating
Edible
Incapable
Rigid
Accommodating
Someone who is "flexible" is able to accommodate others' demands or needs. "Flexible" is an antonym of demanding in some contexts and an antonym of "rigid" in other contexts. "Edible" means able to be eaten, and "capable" means able to do a certain thing.
Example Question #553 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FAIR
Festive
Generous
Just
Defiant
Magnanimous
Just
"Fair" and "just" are synonyms referring to behaving in an equitable manner. "Defiant" means resistant or uncooperative. "Festive" means cheerful and party-like. "Magnanimous" means generous.
Example Question #554 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COOPERATIVE
Improvised
Literate
Spontaneous
Productive
Amenable
Amenable
"Amenable" and "cooperative" are synonyms referring to people who are easy to get along with. "Productive' can mean fruitful or prolific, and "literate" means able to read. "Spontaneous" and "improvised" both mean unplanned and unrehearsed.
Example Question #555 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPULSIVE
Tepid
Episodic
Impetuous
Charming
Mellow
Impetuous
"Impetuous" means "impulsive" or tending towards making quick decisions without much thought. "Tepid" means lukewarm, "charming" means attractive or pleasant, and "mellow" means relaxed. "Episodic" describes something that occurs in isolated episodes.
Example Question #556 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBSERVANT
Equitable
Unbiased
Unquestioning
Polished
Alert
Alert
"Observant" and "alert" both mean watchful. "Polished" means either shiny or refined. To be "unquestioning" is to accept something without doubt or hesitation. "Equitable" and "unbiased" both mean fair.
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