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Example Question #392 : Synonyms
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TRANQUIL
calm
crossing borders
analgesic
thirsty
parched
calm
"Tranquil" means that something, like a setting, is calming, peaceful.
Example Question #101 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Agitated
Successful
Happy
Upset
Eager
Handsome
Upset
"Agitated" means upset or disturbed.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Tranquil
Sleepy
Loud
Rowdy
Wealthy
Peaceful
Peaceful
"Tranquil" means peaceful; Loud means noisy; Rowdy means loud and unruly; Sleepy means tired; and Wealthy means rich.
Example Question #103 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: choose the word with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Miserable
Unhappy
Meager
Ecstatic
Old
Cheap
Unhappy
"Miserable" means sad and unhappy.
Example Question #101 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DESPONDENT
Hopeless
Welcomed
Severe
Threatened
Fairness
Hopeless
To feel "despondent" means the same as to feel sad and hopeless. For clarification, "severe" means intense.
Example Question #1183 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IRATE
Scared
Shy
Furious
Miserable
Happy
Furious
If someone is "irate" they are very angry or furious.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HYSTERICAL
Under control
Out of control
Too little, too late
Just in time
Out of time
Out of control
Someone who is "hysterical" is out of control. "Hysterical" can also mean very funny or mentally unwell, depending on the circumstances.
Example Question #101 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EXASPERATED
Displeased
Magnificent
Gregarious
Munificent
Frustrated
Frustrated
To feel "exasperated" means to feel very frustrated. For clarification, "magnificent" means glorious and wonderful; "munificent" means generous; "gregarious" means outgoing and sociable.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EXUBERANT
Languid
Kinetic
Parsimonious
Cheerful
Feral
Cheerful
Someone who is "exuberant" is very cheerful, so "cheerful" is the correct answer. For clarification, "feral" means wild, "parsimonious" means not generous, "languid" means lazy and lethargic or slow when referring to movement(s), and "kinetic" means having to do with movement.
Example Question #102 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LIVID
Very sad
Very happy
Very angry
Very calm
Very sleepy
Very angry
"Livid" means furious, irate or very angry, so "very angry" is the correct answer.
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