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Example Question #461 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PUGNACIOUS
Rendezvous
Devout
Belligerent
Repugnant
Munificent
Belligerent
Someone who is "pugnacious" is aggressive, hostile and belligerent, so "belligerent" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "pugnacious" and the correct answer. For clarification, a "rendezvous" is a secret meeting, "devout" means very religious, "repugnant" means gross or unpleasant, and "munificent" means generous or plentiful.
Example Question #462 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RANCOROUS
Cheerful
Toxic
Implacable
Poisonous
Noxious
Implacable
Someone who is "rancorous" is merciless, relentless or implacable. For clarification, "noxious," "toxic," and "poisonous" are all synonyms.
Example Question #463 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BOMBASTIC
Umbrage
Verbose
Banal
Forlorn
Prophetic
Verbose
"Bombastic" means long-winded, insincere, or verbose, and is often used to describe speech. "Verbose" refers to unnecessarily long speech, so it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "bombastic" and the correct answer. For clarification, "forlorn" means sad and hopeless, "banal" means mundane or boring, "umbrage" means offense, and "prophetic" means predicting what will happen in the future.
Example Question #464 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
WILY
Demanding
Fortunate
Cunning
Opulent
Excessive
Cunning
Someone who is "wily" is crafty and cunning and possesses guile, so "cunning," an adjective that means shrewd, is the correct answer. For clarification, "fortunate" means lucky, "excessive" means too much or extreme, and "opulent" means wealthy or fancy.
Example Question #465 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GREGARIOUS
Vicarious
Fulsome
Sociable
Lonely
Introverted
Sociable
"Gregarious" means friendly and sociable, so "sociable," an adjective that means cordial or affable, is the correct answer. For clarification, "fulsome" means flattering or excessive, "vicarious" describes something that is experienced through another person, "introverted" means shy, and "lonely" means isolated or friendless.
Example Question #466 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FULSOME
Complimentary
Fervent
Jubilant
Panicked
Demeaning
Complimentary
"Fulsome" means flattering or excessively complimentary, so "complimentary," which means favorable or flattering, is the correct answer. For clarification, "panicked" means worried or scared, something that is "demeaning" is insulting, "fervent" means zealous or passionate, and "jubilant" means very happy.
Example Question #467 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GARRULOUS
Verbose
Closemouthed
Timorous
Taciturn
Uncommunicative
Verbose
"Garrulous" means talkative. Eliminate the synonyms "uncommunicative," "taciturn," and "closemouthed." "Timorous" and "verbose" are your only options. "Timorous" means fearful, while "verbose" means talkative, just like "garrulous" does. Verbose is the answer!
Example Question #468 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEFT
Uncontrollable
Malaise
Sanguine
Despotic
Adroit
Adroit
“Deft” means dextrous or skillful. If you are “adroit,” you are good with your hands or skillful, so "adroit" is the correct answer. To help you, “malaise” means unease, “sanguine” means healthy or optimistic, and “despotic” means like a dictator or very controlling.
Example Question #469 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ECCENTRIC
Maniacal
Introverted
Dubious
Unorthodox
Fearful
Unorthodox
If you are “eccentric,” you act in strange or unusual ways. Similarly, “unorthodox” means different from what is usually done or accepted, so an “unorthodox” person does not follow the path society sets. To clarify, “introverted” means shy or withdrawn; “dubious” means doubtful or suspicious; “mechanical” means relating to machines; and “maniacal” means affected with or suggestive of madness.
Example Question #488 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AFFABLE
Sleepy
Friendly
Talkative
Funny
Sullen
Friendly
"Affable" most nearly means friendly, so "friendly" is the correct answer.
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