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Example Question #575 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORCEFUL
Shrewd
Assertive
Sweet
Lazy
Amenable
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 #576 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOBER
Doubting
Forgiving
Clearheaded
Blind
Vengeful
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 #577 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SHREWD
Helpful
Vivacious
Obliging
Sharp
Ignorant
Sharp
To be "shrewd" is to show sharp, astute judgment. "Ignorant" means lacking knowledge. "Helpful" and "obliging" are synonyms. "Vivacious" means lively.
Example Question #578 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPRIGHTLY
Logical
Ferocious
Boorish
Lively
Bleak
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 #579 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TACITURN
Verbose
Loquacious
Perfunctory
Uncommunicative
Odiferous
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 #580 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ALACRITY
Sluggishness
Complaisant
Grievous
Unruly
Liveliness
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 #581 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUIXOTIC
Rational
Pessimistic
Chauvinistic
Idealistic
Adept
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 #582 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOTING
Envious
Indulgent
Adorable
Content
Hateful
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 #583 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SNARKY
Talkative
Smart
Vapid
Judgmental
Forthright
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 #584 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IRASCIBLE
Poised
Needy
Wicked
Spry
Cranky
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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