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Example Question #282 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORCEFUL
Amenable
Sweet
Assertive
Shrewd
Lazy
Assertive
"Forceful" means strong, assertive, and energetic. "Sweet" and "sour" are antonyms, as are "lazy" and "hardworking." "Shrewd" means sharp, and "amenable" means cooperative or compliant.
Example Question #281 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOBER
Clearheaded
Blind
Vengeful
Forgiving
Doubting
Clearheaded
While "sober" can literally mean not intoxicated, it can more generally be used to describe a clearheaded perspective. "Blind" and "seeing" are antonyms, as are "vengeful" and "forgiving." "Doubting" is a synonym for "dubious."
Example Question #282 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SHREWD
Sharp
Ignorant
Helpful
Vivacious
Obliging
Sharp
To be "shrewd" is to show sharp, astute judgment. "Ignorant" means lacking knowledge. "Helpful" and "obliging" are synonyms. "Vivacious" means lively.
Example Question #285 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPRIGHTLY
Boorish
Logical
Ferocious
Bleak
Lively
Lively
"Sprightly" means "lively," energetic or agile.
"Ferocious" means extremely violent or energetic.
"Logical" means reasonable, understandable, or following logic.
"Bleak" means desolate, grim or depressing.
"Boorish" means rude, uncouth, or crude.
Example Question #283 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TACITURN
Verbose
Loquacious
Odiferous
Uncommunicative
Perfunctory
Uncommunicative
"Taciturn" means "uncommunicative" or tight-lipped, adjective to describe someone who rarely speaks.
"Loquacious" means excessively talkative or chatty.
"Verbose" means wordy or said in a not succinct way.
"Perfunctory" means done as a routine, automatic, or unthinking.
"Odiferous" means smelly, or having odor.
Example Question #284 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ALACRITY
Unruly
Complaisant
Sluggishness
Liveliness
Grievous
Liveliness
"Alacrity" means "liveliness," alertness or promptness.
"Grievous" means sorrowful or painful; something that causes grief.
"Unruly" means raucous, disorderly or violent.
"Complaisant" means agreeable, indulgent or good natured.
"Sluggishness" means laziness, slowness, or moving with the slowness of a slug.
Example Question #285 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUIXOTIC
Idealistic
Pessimistic
Rational
Adept
Chauvinistic
Idealistic
"Quixotic" means "idealistic," or dreamy, or fantastical. It is a word derived from the book Don Quixote de la Mancha by Cervantes.
"Chauvinistic" means biased, intolerant or prejudiced.
"Pessimistic" means expecting the worst to happen, depressed, despondent.
"Rational" means logical, reasonable or sane.
"Adept" means skilled or proficient.
Example Question #286 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOTING
Indulgent
Content
Hateful
Envious
Adorable
Indulgent
"Doting" means indulgent, affectionate or loving.
"Content" means happy or satisfied.
"Envious" means having envy, or desiring a trait possessed by someone else.
"Adorable" means sweet and cute or lovable.
"Hateful" means nasty, cruel or despicable.
Example Question #287 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SNARKY
Vapid
Talkative
Smart
Forthright
Judgmental
Judgmental
"Snarky" means "judgmental," cynical or rude.
"Forthright" means straightforward and honest.
"Vapid" means dull, insipid or boring.
"Smart" means intelligent or clever.
"Talkative" means communicative, or the quality of talking a lot.
Example Question #141 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IRASCIBLE
Needy
Cranky
Wicked
Spry
Poised
Cranky
"Irascible" means "cranky" or prone to anger.
"Wicked" means cruel or evil; villainous.
"Needy" means impoverished, disadvantaged, or in need.
"Poised" means steady, composed or balanced in mannerism.
"Spry" means agile or full of life; vivacious.
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