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Example Question #531 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COQUETTISH
Churlish
Persnickety
Repentant
Flirtatious
Crude
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 #532 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNRULY
Righteous
Moral
Upstanding
Law-abiding
Rebellious
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 #533 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHOLERIC
Perturbed
Ill-tempered
Disturbed
Joyful
Bored
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 #534 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRAISEWORTHY
Supreme
Immense
Commendable
Trustworthy
Vile
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 #535 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NAIVE
Cosmopolitan
Inexperienced
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 #536 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EQUABLE
Altruistic
Calm
Scatterbrained
Charitable
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 #537 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EGOCENTRIC
Elusive
Selfish
Honorable
Xenophobic
Noble
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 #538 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONFIDENT
Reticent
Assured
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.
Example Question #541 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VILLAINOUS
Geriatric
Fiscal
Wicked
Contemplative
Devious
Wicked
"Villainous" means wicked or evil. "Devious" means deceitful, "geriatric" means elderly, and "contemplative" means thoughtful. "Fiscal" and "financial" are synonyms that both mean related to money.
Example Question #542 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCORRUPTIBLE
Delectable
Honest
Infamous
Notorious
Saintly
Honest
Someone "incorruptible" is literally incapable of being corrupted but more broadly honest and ethical. "Infamous" and "notorious" both mean well-known for a bad reason. "Delectable" means delicious.
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