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Example Question #565 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNCTUAL
Dazzling
Punishing
Crafty
Peculiar
Prompt
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 #566 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBEDIENT
Gullible
Compliant
Woebegone
Creative
Skeptical
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 #567 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMMORAL
Stubborn
Ethical
Obstinate
Sinful
Loving
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 #568 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIGNIFIED
Rapt
Chronic
Enthralled
Unenthused
Stately
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 #569 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZANY
Humdrum
Ordinary
Mundane
Succulent
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 #570 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLEXIBLE
Accommodating
Edible
Demanding
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 #571 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FAIR
Festive
Just
Defiant
Magnanimous
Generous
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 #572 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COOPERATIVE
Productive
Improvised
Spontaneous
Literate
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 #573 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPULSIVE
Charming
Mellow
Impetuous
Tepid
Episodic
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 #574 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBSERVANT
Alert
Polished
Unbiased
Equitable
Unquestioning
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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