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Example Question #581 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BLASE
Tactful
Supple
Awry
Indifferent
Concise
Indifferent
The adjective "blase" means indifferent to, uncaring about something due to believing it to be uninteresting, ordinary, or unexciting. Additionally, "supple" means flexible and bendy; "concise" means brief and 'to the point'; "awry" means gone wrong, gone amiss, out of place; "tactful" means showing appropriate levels of politeness and concern in a social situation, knowing what to say so as not to be rude.
Example Question #582 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LICENTIOUS
Curious
Grandiose
Sanctioned
Immoral
Legal
Immoral
"Licentious" means "immoral," debauched, or unrestrained by morality.
"Grandiose" means theatrical or extravagant, excessively grand.
"Curious" means desiring knowledge, being inquisitive, or it can be used to describe something that is weird or strange.
"Legal" means permitted by even a strict interpretation of the law.
"Sanctioned" means officially approved, allowed, or permitted.
Example Question #583 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VORACIOUS
Punctual
Stern
Very Hungry
Aggressive
Demure
Very Hungry
"Voracious" means very hungry, ravenous, or insatiable.
"Demure" means prim.
"Aggressive" means seeking a fight, angry.
"Punctual" means on time, reliable or dependable.
"Stern" means serious, authoritarian, grim.
Example Question #584 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNCTILIOUS
Glamorous
Flamboyant
Ditzy
Morbid
Finicky
Finicky
"Punctilious" means "finicky," careful or fussy.
"Flamboyant" means extravagant, theatrical or bombastic.
"Glamorous" means sophisticated, alluring or attractive.
"Morbid" means sickly, nasty or gloomy.
"Ditzy" means silly, air-headed, or goofy.
Example Question #585 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DUPLICITOUS
Dishonest
Frank
Delinquent
Abnormal
Pernicious
Dishonest
"Duplicitous" means "dishonest," cheating or lying.
"Pernicious" means bad, lethal or destructive.
"Delinquent" means irresponsible, criminal, or it can mean unpaid when referring to someone paying a bill or a fine.
"Abnormal" means not normal, strange or weird.
"Frank" means honest, upright; it is the opposite of duplicitous.
Example Question #586 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ODIOUS
Hateful
Erudite
Indelible
Odiferous
Convalescent
Hateful
"Odious" means "hateful," loathsome or terrible.
"Erudite" means learned, well-educated, knowledgeable.
"Convalescent" means improving or recuperating, recovering one's health.
"Odiferous" means stinking, foul-smelling or fetid.
"Indelible" means not able to erased, permanent, unforgettable.
Example Question #587 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INQUISITIVE
Unique
Curious
Empathetic
Boring
Petty
Curious
"Inquisitive" means "curious," the trait of asking questions or seeking knowledge.
"Petty" means insignificant, trivial or narrow-minded.
"Empathetic" means caring, compassionate, loving.
"Boring" means uninteresting, dull, monotonous.
"Unique" means alone, special, rare.
Example Question #588 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIABOLICAL
Harmless
Able-bodied
Ingenious
Benevolent
Wicked
Wicked
"Diabolical" means "wicked," devilish or cruel.
"Harmless" means safe, innocuous, or describes something that is not dangerous.
"Ingenious" means very clever, brilliant or creative.
"Able-bodied" means strapping, strong, or physically fit.
"Benevolent" means kind, good-hearted, generous.
Example Question #589 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOCILE
Mild
Determined
Obedient
Stubborn
Willful
Obedient
The correct answer is "obedient."
"Docile" is an adjective that means ready to accept instruction; "obedient" is a synonym of "docile" meaning to comply with orders or requests.
Example Question #171 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHURLISH
Petty
Gracious
Scrupulous
Refined
Crude
Crude
"Churlish" means crude, boorish, rude or grumpy.
"Petty" means narrow-minded when describing someone's personality; it can also mean insignificant or trivial or unimportant.
"Gracious" means kind, giving, amiable.
"Scrupulous" means very careful, meticulous or fussy.
"Refined" means cultured, civilized or elegant.
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