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Example Question #251 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EMPATHETIC
Unemotional
Defeated
Sympathetic
Intellectual
Crude
Sympathetic
While "sympathetic" and "empathetic" refer to slightly different traits, both concern the ability to understand or feel another person's emotions. "Intellectual" refers to the intellect or intelligence. "Defeated" and "victorious" are antonyms. "Unemotional" and "emotional" are also antonyms. "Crude" means simple, unrefined, or primitive.
Example Question #252 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPERTINENT
Rude
Lecherous
Distraught
Humble
Friendly
Rude
"Impertinent" means rude or insolent.
"Distraught" means upset, frantic or emotionally troubled.
"Friendly" means kind, sympathetic or acting as a friend does.
"Lecherous" means lustful, lewd, or crude in a sexual manner.
"Humble" means unpretentious, or meek and mild.
Example Question #253 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COQUETTISH
Crude
Repentant
Persnickety
Churlish
Flirtatious
Flirtatious
"Coquettish" means "flirtatious" or teasing in a friendly manner.
"Repentant" means feeling sorry or remorseful.
"Persnickety" means uptight, fussy or particular.
"Churlish" means rude, crude or uncivilized.
"Crude" means vulgar, coarse or lewd.
Example Question #254 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNRULY
Upstanding
Righteous
Rebellious
Moral
Law-abiding
Rebellious
"Unruly" and "rebellious" similarly mean going against the rules. The other choices are closely related in meaning to each other, each referring to rule abiding (whether societal or moral), but are opposite in meaning to "unruly."
Example Question #255 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHOLERIC
Disturbed
Bored
Joyful
Ill-tempered
Perturbed
Ill-tempered
"Choleric" and "ill-tempered" are synonymous adjectives describing someone's anger or irritability. "Perturbed" and "disturbed" are closely related but do not have meanings which are well aligned with the word "choleric." The other answer choices are not synonyms of "choleric" either.
Example Question #531 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRAISEWORTHY
Supreme
Vile
Trustworthy
Commendable
Immense
Commendable
"Praiseworthy" and "commendable" are synonyms. "Vile" means foul or disgusting. "Immense" means huge or massive. "Supreme" means of the highest rank and is not quite a synonym for "praiseworthy," although something "supreme" may also be deserving of praise. "Trustworthy" means able to be trusted.
Example Question #532 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NAIVE
Inexperienced
Cosmopolitan
Incendiary
Sophisticated
Worldly
Inexperienced
"Naïve" means inexperienced, innocent, or unsophisticated and is the opposite of sophisticated, worldly, and cosmopolitan. "Incendiary" means flammable or intended to cause a fire.
Example Question #533 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EQUABLE
Charitable
Calm
Altruistic
Scatterbrained
Lethargic
Calm
"Equable" means calm or even-tempered. "Scatterbrained" means disorganized or forgetful, and "charitable" and "altruistic" are both words that describe helping people in need. "Lethargic" means sluggish.
Example Question #534 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EGOCENTRIC
Honorable
Noble
Xenophobic
Selfish
Elusive
Selfish
"Egocentric" and "selfish" are synonyms referring to being self-centered. "Xenophobic" means fearing foreigners, and "elusive" means difficult to find or catch. "Honorable" and "ethical" are synonyms, as are "noble" and "aristocratic."
Example Question #535 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONFIDENT
Assured
Reticent
Noble
Secretive
Unforthcoming
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.
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