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Example Question #1091 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOGMATIC
Insistent
Playful
Troubling
Neutral
Tight-laced
Insistent
Dogmatic means defining principles as incontrovertibly true, or being very insistent about their value.
Example Question #1134 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LACONIC
Lazy
Insane
Cylindrical
Formulaic
Concise
Concise
Laconic means using few words, or concise.
Example Question #1092 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LENIENT
Antique
Secret
Forward-thinking
Forgiving
Energetic
Forgiving
Lenient means permissive, merciful, or forgiving.
Example Question #1093 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPULSIVE
Generous
Sentimental
Rash
Showy
Pallid
Rash
Impulsive and rash are both adjectives that describe sudden actions based on emotion rather than on long-term consequences.
Example Question #1094 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SURREPTITIOUS
Idealistic
Stealthy
Excessive
Thrifty
Unremarkable
Stealthy
Surreptitious means stealthy or secret.
Example Question #1095 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISTINGUISHED
Controlled
Famous
Cheerful
Downtrodden
Upset
Famous
Distinguished means successful, authoritative, or famous.
Example Question #1096 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTEMPTIBLE
Gracious
Damaged
Enshrined
Hateful
Capital
Hateful
Contemptible means deserving contempt, despicable, or hateful.
Example Question #1140 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BELLIGERENT
Melodious
Resonant
Hostile
Treasonous
Elegant
Hostile
Someone who is belligerent is hostile.
Example Question #1097 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEFT
Stupid
Left
Hard of hearing
Bereft
Skillful
Skillful
Someone who is "deft" is skilled, capable, or talented. (It usually refers to an action taken with the hands: "a deft carpenter").
Example Question #1098 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLAMBOYANT
Pale
Rapid
Headstrong
Exuberant
Thrifty
Exuberant
Flamboyant means attracting attention because of exuberance.
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