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Example Question #568 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIGNIFIED
Unenthused
Enthralled
Stately
Rapt
Chronic
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
Mundane
Eccentric
Humdrum
Succulent
Ordinary
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
Incapable
Rigid
Edible
Accommodating
Demanding
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
Magnanimous
Just
Generous
Festive
Defiant
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
Literate
Spontaneous
Improvised
Amenable
Productive
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
Tepid
Episodic
Mellow
Charming
Impetuous
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
Equitable
Polished
Unbiased
Unquestioning
Alert
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.
Example Question #575 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORCEFUL
Shrewd
Sweet
Lazy
Amenable
Assertive
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
Forgiving
Blind
Vengeful
Clearheaded
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 #577 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SHREWD
Obliging
Sharp
Helpful
Vivacious
Ignorant
Sharp
To be "shrewd" is to show sharp, astute judgment. "Ignorant" means lacking knowledge. "Helpful" and "obliging" are synonyms. "Vivacious" means lively.
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