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Example Question #341 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOGMATIC
Troubling
Insistent
Tight-laced
Playful
Neutral
Insistent
Dogmatic means defining principles as incontrovertibly true, or being very insistent about their value.
Example Question #342 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
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 #343 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LENIENT
Forward-thinking
Secret
Forgiving
Energetic
Antique
Forgiving
Lenient means permissive, merciful, or forgiving.
Example Question #1094 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPULSIVE
Showy
Rash
Generous
Pallid
Sentimental
Rash
Impulsive and rash are both adjectives that describe sudden actions based on emotion rather than on long-term consequences.
Example Question #1095 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SURREPTITIOUS
Stealthy
Excessive
Idealistic
Thrifty
Unremarkable
Stealthy
Surreptitious means stealthy or secret.
Example Question #1096 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISTINGUISHED
Cheerful
Famous
Downtrodden
Controlled
Upset
Famous
Distinguished means successful, authoritative, or famous.
Example Question #1097 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTEMPTIBLE
Capital
Damaged
Hateful
Enshrined
Gracious
Hateful
Contemptible means deserving contempt, despicable, or hateful.
Example Question #111 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BELLIGERENT
Melodious
Hostile
Resonant
Treasonous
Elegant
Hostile
Someone who is belligerent is hostile.
Example Question #121 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEFT
Hard of hearing
Left
Stupid
Skillful
Bereft
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 #122 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLAMBOYANT
Rapid
Exuberant
Thrifty
Pale
Headstrong
Exuberant
Flamboyant means attracting attention because of exuberance.
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