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Example Question #421 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEFEATED
Neutral
Expectant
Demoralized
Victorious
Quizzical
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 #422 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MODEST
Aggressive
Precise
Pushy
Humble
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 #423 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUIZZICAL
Puzzled
Chic
Mollified
Appeased
Erroneous
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 #424 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIGILANT
Strong
Curious
Mystical
Energetic
Alert
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 #425 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESIGNED
Sinful
Accepting
Inelegant
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 #426 : Synonyms
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 #427 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JEALOUS
Agitated
Critical
Wary
Envious
Clean
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 #428 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TENDER
Boreal
Affectionate
Rare
Sappy
Infectious
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.
Example Question #429 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLEASED
Disobedient
Courteous
Polite
Rude
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 #430 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DARK
Finicky
Glorious
Brooding
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.
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