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Example Question #1051 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IGNOBLE
Flighty
Complete
Dishonorable
Soft
Assertive
Dishonorable
"Ignoble" means dishonorable or of low character, so "dishonorable" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "ignoble": “assertive” means confident; “soft” means not hard; “complete,” when used as an adjective, means whole; and “flighty” means erratic or fickle.
Example Question #1052 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEMURE
Rich
Free
Energetic
Shy
Surprising
Shy
"Demure" means reserved or shy, so "shy" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "demure": “free” means enjoying liberty;“surprising” means unexpected; “energetic” means active or full of vigor; and "rich” means wealthy.
Example Question #1053 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EVENHANDED
Unbiased
Truthful
Biased
Partial
Unfair
Unbiased
While "unfair" and "unbiased" may look like similar answer choices, they are actually antonyms. Since "evenhanded" means impartial when judging, "unbiased" is its closest synonym amongst the answer choices, as it means fair—specifically, showing no preferences or inclinations towards or against something. So, the correct answer is "unbiased."
Example Question #1054 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TIGHTFISTED
Overt
Nebulous
Prodigal
Thrifty
Impecunious
Thrifty
"Tightfisted" is an adjective that has to do with money and specifically means avoiding spending money or miserly. Of the possible answer choices, three have to do with money: "thrifty," "prodigal," and "impecunious." Since "prodigal" means recklessly extravagant and "impecunious" means poor or lacking money, "thrifty," which means frugal, is the best choice.
Example Question #1055 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCURRILOUS
Serendipitous
Bashful
Eloquent
Vulgar
Tranquil
Vulgar
“Scurrilous” means foul-mouthed, vulgar, abusive, or wicked. For clarification, "bashful" means easily embarrassed; "eloquent" means speaking with clarity and style; "serendipitous" means fortunate; "tranquil" means peaceful or calm.
Example Question #1056 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEMURE
Arrogant
Brave
Bold
Modest
Implacable
Modest
“Demure” is an adjective used to describe someone who is shy or "modest." The answer choices “brave,” “bold,” and “arrogant” are all antonyms of the word “demure.” Implacable means pitiless or merciless.
Example Question #1057 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CANTANKEROUS
Intelligent
Brave
Wild
Grouchy
Dank
Grouchy
“Cantankerous” means bad-tempered. This means that the best possible answer choice is “grouchy,” as this also describes someone who is bad-tempered.
Example Question #1058 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DAFT
Ecstatic
Foolish
Miserable
Forceful
Wise
Foolish
A “daft” person is foolish. For clarification, "ecstatic" means very happy.
Example Question #1101 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CORDIAL
Amiable
Redundant
Meaningless
Effervescent
Implacable
Amiable
Someone who is “cordial” is very polite and friendly. "Amiable" means friendly or sociable, so it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "cordial." For clarification, "implacable" means relentless; "redundant" means rendered insignificant or useless; and "effervescent" means sparkling or energetic.
Example Question #1102 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESTIVE
weary
mollified
momentous
unruly
hurtful
unruly
"Restive" means difficult to control, impatient, and unruly.
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