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Example Question #551 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONFIDENT
Assured
Unforthcoming
Noble
Reticent
Secretive
Assured
To be "confident" is to be assured of oneself. "Noble" can mean aristocratic or honorable and righteous. "Secretive," "unforthcoming," "reticent," and "uncommunicative" are all synonyms.
Example Question #552 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VILLAINOUS
Contemplative
Geriatric
Devious
Fiscal
Wicked
Wicked
"Villainous" means wicked or evil. "Devious" means deceitful, "geriatric" means elderly, and "contemplative" means thoughtful. "Fiscal" and "financial" are synonyms that both mean related to money.
Example Question #553 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCORRUPTIBLE
Honest
Saintly
Infamous
Delectable
Notorious
Honest
Someone "incorruptible" is literally incapable of being corrupted but more broadly honest and ethical. "Infamous" and "notorious" both mean well-known for a bad reason. "Delectable" means delicious.
Example Question #561 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EMINENT
Optimistic
Helpless
Distinguished
Zany
Obedient
Distinguished
Someone "eminent" is prominent, distinguished, or illustrious. "Obedient" and "disobedient" are antonyms, as are "optimistic" and "hopeless." "Zany" means peculiar or eccentric.
Example Question #562 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GENEROUS
Equable
Magnanimous
Valiant
Heroic
Stingy
Magnanimous
"Generous" means magnanimous, which is the opposite of "stingy" and "miserly." "Equable" means calm and collected. "Heroic" means courageous or valiant.
Example Question #563 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POETIC
Lyrical
Antiquated
Loquacious
Aqueous
Prosaic
Lyrical
"Poetic" and "prosaic" are typically antonyms, while "poetic" and "lyrical" are near synonyms. "Aqueous" means watery or resembling water. "Loquacious" means very talkative. "Antiquated" means old fashioned or outdated.
Example Question #564 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARROGANT
Bragging
Compulsory
Haughty
Inferior
Garbled
Haughty
"Arrogant" means haughty, stuck-up, or inclined to believe in one's own superiority. Someone arrogant may be inclined to "brag," but bragging and arrogant are not quite synonyms. Someone arrogant would not generally feel "inferior." "Garbled" means muddied or distorted, and "compulsory" means required.
Example Question #565 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNCTUAL
Crafty
Dazzling
Prompt
Punishing
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 #566 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBEDIENT
Creative
Compliant
Woebegone
Skeptical
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 #567 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMMORAL
Loving
Sinful
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.
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