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Example Question #401 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONFOUNDED
Bewildered
Benighted
Ignorant
Highly intelligent
Nautical
Bewildered
"Confounded" and "confused" both mean bewildered. "Benighted" and "ignorant" both mean lacking knowledge. "Nautical" means maritime, which is a word often used to describe sailors or sailing. "Intelligent" and "stupid" are antonyms.
Example Question #402 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BITTER
Gleeful
Resentful
Placating
Delighted
Forgiving
Resentful
While "bitter" can describe a sharp, acid taste, it can also describe an angry or resentful emotional state. This word is the opposite of "forgiving". To "placate" someone is to soothe or calm that person. "Gleeful" and "delighted" are synonyms.
Example Question #403 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEFEATED
Quizzical
Victorious
Neutral
Demoralized
Expectant
Demoralized
"Defeated" and "victorious" are antonyms, but "defeated" and "demoralized" are synonyms. "Expectant" means anticipatory. "Quizzical" means puzzled. "Neutral" means taking neither side in an argument or conflict.
Example Question #404 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MODEST
Precise
Pushy
Humble
Aggressive
Meek
Humble
"Modest" and "humble" mean self-effacing and moderate. "Aggressive" and "pushy" both mean forceful. "Precise" and "accurate" are near synonyms, as are "meek" and "submissive."
Example Question #405 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUIZZICAL
Puzzled
Chic
Mollified
Erroneous
Appeased
Puzzled
"Quizzical" and "puzzled" are synonyms referring to the state of being confused. "Mollified" and "appeased" both mean soothed or placated. "Erroneous" means wrong, incorrect. "Chic" means stylish or fashionable.
Example Question #131 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIGILANT
Energetic
Curious
Alert
Strong
Mystical
Alert
To be "vigilant" is to be watchful and alert for any possible danger. "Mystical" describes a sense of spiritual awe and fascination. "Energetic" and "strong" are synonyms to vigorous, not vigilant.
Example Question #132 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESIGNED
Inelegant
Sinful
Accepting
Graceful
sage
Accepting
To be "resigned" to a situation (often an unpleasant one) is to accept it. "Graceful" and "inelegant" are antonyms. "Sinful" means immoral, and "sage" means wise.
Example Question #133 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
APPREHENSIVE
Bewitching
Abrupt
Worried
Terrified
Glamorous
Worried
"Apprehensive" and "worried" are synonyms referring to the state of unpleasantly anticipating or fearful. "Abrupt" means sudden, unexpected. "Glamorous" means beautiful and bewitching. "Terrified" is too strong a word for "apprehensive," which at most describes a moderate amount of fear and worry.
Example Question #134 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JEALOUS
Agitated
Clean
Envious
Wary
Critical
Envious
"Jealous" and "envious" are synonyms; they both refer to the feeling of being upset by the success of someone else. "Critical" means important or serious, and "wary" means cautious or careful. "Clean" and "dirty" are antonyms, as are "agitated" and "calm."
Example Question #135 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TENDER
Rare
Affectionate
Boreal
Infectious
Sappy
Affectionate
"Tender" can mean gentle, loving, or affectionate, depending on the context. "Infectious" and "contagious" are synonyms, as are "rare" and "uncommon." "Boreal" is a word meaning Northern. While something tender could be sentimental, "sappy" means excessively sentimental and is therefore not the best fit.
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