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Example Question #581 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUIXOTIC
Rational
Pessimistic
Chauvinistic
Idealistic
Adept
Idealistic
"Quixotic" means "idealistic," or dreamy, or fantastical. It is a word derived from the book Don Quixote de la Mancha by Cervantes.
"Chauvinistic" means biased, intolerant or prejudiced.
"Pessimistic" means expecting the worst to happen, depressed, despondent.
"Rational" means logical, reasonable or sane.
"Adept" means skilled or proficient.
Example Question #582 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOTING
Envious
Indulgent
Adorable
Content
Hateful
Indulgent
"Doting" means indulgent, affectionate or loving.
"Content" means happy or satisfied.
"Envious" means having envy, or desiring a trait possessed by someone else.
"Adorable" means sweet and cute or lovable.
"Hateful" means nasty, cruel or despicable.
Example Question #583 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SNARKY
Talkative
Smart
Vapid
Judgmental
Forthright
Judgmental
"Snarky" means "judgmental," cynical or rude.
"Forthright" means straightforward and honest.
"Vapid" means dull, insipid or boring.
"Smart" means intelligent or clever.
"Talkative" means communicative, or the quality of talking a lot.
Example Question #584 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IRASCIBLE
Poised
Needy
Wicked
Spry
Cranky
Cranky
"Irascible" means "cranky" or prone to anger.
"Wicked" means cruel or evil; villainous.
"Needy" means impoverished, disadvantaged, or in need.
"Poised" means steady, composed or balanced in mannerism.
"Spry" means agile or full of life; vivacious.
Example Question #585 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INDOLENT
Serene
Industrious
Intrepid
Lazy
Jubilant
Lazy
"Indolent" means "lazy' or idle, lackadaisical.
"Serene" means calm and clear-headed.
"Intrepid" means brave or courageous.
"Jubilant" means full of joy, happy.
"Industrious" means hard-working, diligent, productive.
Example Question #586 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JADED
Querulous
Indolent
Thrifty
Offbeat
Indifferent
Indifferent
"Jaded" means "indifferent," somebody who is bored because s/he has experienced a lot.
"Thrifty" means frugal, tight-fisted; describes someone who doesn't like to spend money.
"Querulous" means argumentative and hard to please. Describes someone who quarrels excessively.
"Offbeat" means strange, weird, or eccentric.
"Indolent" means lazy, easygoing or slothful.
Example Question #587 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ALTRUISTIC
Unselfish
Close-minded
Klutzy
Homely
Bigoted
Unselfish
"Altruistic" means "unselfish," charitable, humanistic.
"Klutzy" means clumsy, awkward, or bumbling.
"Bigoted" means prejudiced or biased.
"Homely" means ordinary or it means ugly.
"Close-minded" means blind, stubborn, rigid in opinion.
Example Question #588 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WANTON
Boring
Bothersome
Disinterested
Dull
Playful
Playful
"Wanton" and "playful" are synonyms referring to a carefree (as opposed to serious) disposition. The other words do not have this meaning. Although the word "wanton" is somewhat difficult, analyzing the other answer choices and recognizing that "playful" is not at all related to the words "bothersome," "disinterested," "boring," and "dull," which all have negative connotations, can help you arrive at the correct answer.
Example Question #589 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BLUNT
Masculine
Indirect
Forward
Fickle
Feminine
Forward
The words "blunt" and "forward" can be used to describe someone who is very direct (almost rudely so) when he or she expresses him or herself. The other words do not share this meaning. Words like "masculine" and "feminine" are clearly unrelated to the word "blunt." And the word "indirect" is actually an antonym of the word "blunt." Carefully considering the other answer choices may help you arrive at the correct answer.
Example Question #590 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FICKLE
Youthful
Humble
Fussy
Inconstant
Finicky
Inconstant
The words "fickle" and "inconstant" describe the personality of someone who changes his or her mind frequently. The other words do not share this meaning. The words "finicky" and "fussy" are synonymous with each other, describing someone with fastidious behavior. "Humble" and "youthful" are not related in meaning to the word fickle.
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