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Example Question #551 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COQUETTISH
Churlish
Repentant
Persnickety
Crude
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 #552 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNRULY
Upstanding
Law-abiding
Righteous
Moral
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 #553 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHOLERIC
Bored
Perturbed
Disturbed
Ill-tempered
Joyful
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 #554 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRAISEWORTHY
Vile
Supreme
Immense
Trustworthy
Commendable
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 #555 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NAIVE
Incendiary
Cosmopolitan
Worldly
Sophisticated
Inexperienced
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 #556 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EQUABLE
Calm
Altruistic
Charitable
Lethargic
Scatterbrained
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 #557 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EGOCENTRIC
Noble
Elusive
Honorable
Xenophobic
Selfish
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 #558 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONFIDENT
Secretive
Reticent
Unforthcoming
Noble
Assured
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 #559 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VILLAINOUS
Devious
Fiscal
Geriatric
Contemplative
Wicked
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 #560 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCORRUPTIBLE
Delectable
Saintly
Infamous
Honest
Notorious
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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