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Example Question #571 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FAIR
Festive
Just
Defiant
Magnanimous
Generous
Just
"Fair" and "just" are synonyms referring to behaving in an equitable manner. "Defiant" means resistant or uncooperative. "Festive" means cheerful and party-like. "Magnanimous" means generous.
Example Question #572 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COOPERATIVE
Productive
Improvised
Spontaneous
Literate
Amenable
Amenable
"Amenable" and "cooperative" are synonyms referring to people who are easy to get along with. "Productive' can mean fruitful or prolific, and "literate" means able to read. "Spontaneous" and "improvised" both mean unplanned and unrehearsed.
Example Question #573 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPULSIVE
Charming
Mellow
Impetuous
Tepid
Episodic
Impetuous
"Impetuous" means "impulsive" or tending towards making quick decisions without much thought. "Tepid" means lukewarm, "charming" means attractive or pleasant, and "mellow" means relaxed. "Episodic" describes something that occurs in isolated episodes.
Example Question #574 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBSERVANT
Alert
Polished
Unbiased
Equitable
Unquestioning
Alert
"Observant" and "alert" both mean watchful. "Polished" means either shiny or refined. To be "unquestioning" is to accept something without doubt or hesitation. "Equitable" and "unbiased" both mean fair.
Example Question #575 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORCEFUL
Shrewd
Assertive
Sweet
Lazy
Amenable
Assertive
"Forceful" means strong, assertive, and energetic. "Sweet" and "sour" are antonyms, as are "lazy" and "hardworking." "Shrewd" means sharp, and "amenable" means cooperative or compliant.
Example Question #576 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOBER
Doubting
Forgiving
Clearheaded
Blind
Vengeful
Clearheaded
While "sober" can literally mean not intoxicated, it can more generally be used to describe a clearheaded perspective. "Blind" and "seeing" are antonyms, as are "vengeful" and "forgiving." "Doubting" is a synonym for "dubious."
Example Question #577 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SHREWD
Helpful
Vivacious
Obliging
Sharp
Ignorant
Sharp
To be "shrewd" is to show sharp, astute judgment. "Ignorant" means lacking knowledge. "Helpful" and "obliging" are synonyms. "Vivacious" means lively.
Example Question #578 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPRIGHTLY
Logical
Ferocious
Boorish
Lively
Bleak
Lively
"Sprightly" means "lively," energetic or agile.
"Ferocious" means extremely violent or energetic.
"Logical" means reasonable, understandable, or following logic.
"Bleak" means desolate, grim or depressing.
"Boorish" means rude, uncouth, or crude.
Example Question #579 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TACITURN
Verbose
Loquacious
Perfunctory
Uncommunicative
Odiferous
Uncommunicative
"Taciturn" means "uncommunicative" or tight-lipped, adjective to describe someone who rarely speaks.
"Loquacious" means excessively talkative or chatty.
"Verbose" means wordy or said in a not succinct way.
"Perfunctory" means done as a routine, automatic, or unthinking.
"Odiferous" means smelly, or having odor.
Example Question #580 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ALACRITY
Sluggishness
Complaisant
Grievous
Unruly
Liveliness
Liveliness
"Alacrity" means "liveliness," alertness or promptness.
"Grievous" means sorrowful or painful; something that causes grief.
"Unruly" means raucous, disorderly or violent.
"Complaisant" means agreeable, indulgent or good natured.
"Sluggishness" means laziness, slowness, or moving with the slowness of a slug.
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