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Example Question #431 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ENVIOUS
Jealous
Proud
Aware
Shocked
Humored
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 #432 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DERANGED
Spirited
Reckless
Rowdy
Immature
Insane
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 #433 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNREPENTANT
Honorable
Remorseless
Superficial
Deluded
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 #434 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AILING
Joyous
Happy
Tired
Uncomfortable
Sick
Sick
The adjective "ailing" means sick, unwell, unhealthy, struggling with something. Additionally, "joyous" is a synonym of "happy" it means very happy.
Example Question #435 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HESITANT
Desirable
Sacred
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 #436 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRAUMATIC
Supreme
Motivating
Irritating
Upsetting
Jovial
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 #437 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ELEGIAC
Important
Excitable
Sorrowful
Austere
Joyful
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 #438 : Synonyms
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RECLUSIVE
coiled
extroverted
wise
suspicious
avoiding the company of others
avoiding the company of others
Reclusive means to avoid the company of others.
Example Question #439 : Synonyms
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PASSIVE
submissive
dominant
vocal
filled with holes
insightful
submissive
Passive means submissive.
Example Question #141 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ALOOF
vocal
light
reserved
invisible
quick
reserved
Aloof means someone is reserved.
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