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Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
EUPHORIC
nicely phrased
elated
foolhardy
corrupt
trivial
elated
"Euphoric" means extremely happy, or elated.
Example Question #121 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
DISAFFECTED
untouched
spirited
resourceful
caring
frustrated
frustrated
"Disaffected" means dissatisfied or frustrated with the people in power.
Example Question #911 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
SMITTEN
afflicted
determined
romantic
inspired by
weary
afflicted
"Smitten" means attacked or afflicted by something, often a disease.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PENITENT
remarkable
archaic
frank
thoughtful
contrite
contrite
"Penitent" means remorseful, or contrite.
Example Question #121 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
APATHETIC
Indifferent
Redundant
Successful
Patient
Idle
Indifferent
"Apathetic" means showing no interest or enthusiasm, or indifferent.
Example Question #122 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GLUM
Sticky
Professional
Enthusiastic
Prudent
Gloomy
Gloomy
"Glum" means gloomy. None of the other answers have any relation to "glum." "Enthusiastic" means showing interest or enjoyment. "Prudent" means careful or cautious. "Professional" describes a person who is an expert in some field. "Sticky" means adhesive or humid and muggy.
Example Question #123 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NONPLUSSED
Monumental
Genuine
Stingy
Undercover
Bewildered
Bewildered
"Nonplussed" means bewildered or perplexed. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "nonplussed": "genuine" means authentic or earnest; "stingy" means frugal; "monumental" means of great importance or very large; and "undercover" means keeping one's identity a secret while working for a group or organization such as the police.
Example Question #124 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ABJECT
Rusty
Hopeless
New
Watchful
Feminine
Hopeless
"Abject" means miserable or utterly hopeless, so "hopeless" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "abject": "rusty" means out of practice or covered in rust; "new" means novel; "feminine" means womanly; and "watchful" means alert.
Example Question #125 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SULLEN
Gloomy
Optimisitc
Peaceful
Cheerful
Fluid
Gloomy
"Sullen" means gloomy or depressed, so "gloomy," an adjective that means murky or glum, is the correct answer. "Cheerful" is an antonym of "sullen"; it means extremely happy or joyful. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "sullen": "peaceful" means calm or tranquil; "optimistic" means hopeful or having a positive attitude; and "fluid" means free-flowing, or effortless.
Example Question #126 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
ARDENT
Aquatic
Impulsive
Enthusiastic
Sincere
Barren
Enthusiastic
"Ardent" means enthusiastic or passionate towards some cause. "Aquatic" refers to water and its characteristics. "Barren" means lifeless or unable to produce crops. "Sincere" means honest or without deceit. "Impulsive" means sudden and without thought or planning.
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