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Example Question #411 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLEASED
Polite
Rude
Courteous
Disobedient
Gratified
Gratified
"Pleased" and "gratified" both mean to be pleasantly satisfied with something. They are synonymous. The other words are not synonyms of "pleased." "Polite" and "courteous" both refer to having good etiquette; "rude" is an antonym to "polite."
Example Question #412 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DARK
Finicky
Brooding
Glorious
Brilliant
Moody
Brooding
The words "dark" and "brooding" can describe someone who displays solemn or sad emotions. The other words do not share this meaning. "Finicky," for example, refers to someone who is fussy or moody. "Glorious" and "brilliant" are synonymous with each other, but are not at all related to the words dark and brooding. Brilliant can actually mean shiny or illuminated, the opposite of dark.
Example Question #411 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ENVIOUS
Humored
Jealous
Aware
Shocked
Proud
Jealous
The correct answer is "jealous."
"Envious" is defined as feeling or showing envy.
"Jealous" is an adjective that means feeling or showing envy of someone, making it the correct synonym of "envious."
Example Question #412 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DERANGED
Insane
Reckless
Rowdy
Spirited
Immature
Insane
The adjective "deranged" means insane, completely mad, mentally ill. Additionally, "spirited" means lively, full of energy; "immature" means not mature, childish, juvenile; "rowdy" means loud and out of control, boisterous; "reckless" means not careful and prone to taking many risks.
Example Question #413 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNREPENTANT
Deluded
Superficial
Honorable
Remorseless
Sublime
Remorseless
The adjective "unrepentant" means remorseless, not feeling any sorrow or regret for harm caused. Additionally, "superficial" means shallow, not containing any depth of emotion or meaning; "deluded" means tricked into believing something misguided or mislead and ignorant; "sublime" means delightful, perfect, lovely, wonderful; "honorable" means moral, righteous, deserving of honor and respect.
Example Question #414 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AILING
Tired
Sick
Joyous
Uncomfortable
Happy
Sick
The adjective "ailing" means sick, unwell, unhealthy, struggling with something. Additionally, "joyous" is a synonym of "happy" it means very happy.
Example Question #415 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HESITANT
Sacred
Desirable
Uncertain
Forbidden
Dormant
Uncertain
The adjective "hesitant" means uncertain, reluctant to do something, unsure and unwilling to act. Additionally, "sacred" means holy, of religious importance to someone; "dormant" means at rest, inactive, asleep; "desirable" means wanted, able to be desired; "forbidden" means prohibited, not allowed, against the rules.
Example Question #416 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRAUMATIC
Motivating
Supreme
Jovial
Upsetting
Irritating
Upsetting
The adjective "traumatic" means distressing, upsetting, causing someone to feel long lasting pain and suffering. Additionally, "motivating" means inspiring, causing someone to want to do something; "irritating" means annoying; "jovial" means cheerful, good-natured; "supreme" means ultimate, best, the greatest.
Example Question #417 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ELEGIAC
Joyful
Austere
Sorrowful
Excitable
Important
Sorrowful
"Elegiac" means funereal.
"Important" means valuable, influential, relevant.
"Austere" means rigid, somber or grim.
"Joyful" means feeling happiness or euphoria, being lighthearted.
"Excitable" means easily upset, high-strung or passionate.
Example Question #418 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RECLUSIVE
suspicious
coiled
avoiding the company of others
extroverted
wise
avoiding the company of others
Reclusive means to avoid the company of others.
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