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Example Questions
Example Question #1042 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AVARICIOUS.
Arrogant
Strident
Vociferous
Covetous
Composed
Covetous
“Avaricious” means greedy, which is a synonym for “covetous.” For clarification, composed means under control; vociferous means loud and noisy; strident means loud and disturbing.
Example Question #1043 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VOLUBLE.
Heavy
Talkative
Antiquated
Loud
Suspended
Talkative
“Voluble” means garrulous or talkative. For clarification, antiquated means old-fashioned.
Example Question #1044 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EGOTISTICAL.
Despondent
Selfless
Remorseful
Conceited
Mirth
Conceited
“Egotistical” means arrogant or conceited. It is an antonym of selfless. For clarification, mirth means amusement; remorseful means full of regret; despondent means without hope.
Example Question #1045 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INSOLENT.
Rude
Warm
Affable
Kind
Polite
Rude
“Insolent” means rude or disrespectful. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all antonyms of insolent; affable means friendly and sociable.
Example Question #1046 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRESUMPTUOUS.
Audacious
Aloof
Withdrawn
Concerned
Distant
Audacious
“Presumptuous” means rude, arrogant and audacious, it is related to the word “presume.” For clarification, withdrawn, aloof and distant are all synonyms that mean detached from other people.
Example Question #1047 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DETACHED.
Bemused
Perplexed
Nearby
Aloof
Present
Aloof
“Detached” means distant, aloof, separate. For clarification, present and nearby are antonyms of detached; bemused and perplexed are synonyms that mean confused.
Example Question #1048 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CAPTIOUS.
Argumentative
Untimely
Forceful
Deplorable
Youthful
Argumentative
“Captious” means overly-critical and argumentative. For clarification, deplorable means terrible, deserving of scorn.
Example Question #1049 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ALTRUISTIC.
Parsimonious
Stingy
Frugal
Miserly
Philanthropic
Philanthropic
“Altruistic” means generous and giving, an attitude marked by a selfless concern for others. It is most similar in meaning to “philanthropic,” which describes someone who is charitable. For clarification, the other four answer choices are loosely synonymous. Miserly and parsimonious mean not generous with money, selfish; stingy means tight with money; frugal means characterized by an avoidance of waste or expenditure.
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Erudite
Annual
Scholarly
Protected
Selfish
Open
Scholarly
"Erudite" means scholarly or having great knowledge.
Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CORDIAL
furious
absurd
lengthened
taken aback
friendly
friendly
"Cordial" means friendly and warm.
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