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Example Question #451 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SACCHARINE
Sweet
Resolute
Illustrious
Iconic
Inept
Sweet
"Saccharine" means overly sweet and sentimental. "Illustrious" means distinguished and eminent. "Iconic" is a synonym for classic, and "resolute" is a synonym for determined and steadfast. "Inept" means incompetent.
Example Question #452 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GREGARIOUS
Outgoing
Arrogant
Stealthy
Oblivious
Decadent
Outgoing
"Gregarious" means "outgoing" and sociable. "Decadent" means dissolute, and "arrogant" means conceited or haughty. "Oblivious" means clueless. "Stealthy" is a synonym for surreptitious.
Example Question #453 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUAVE
Irresponsible
Sophisticated
Seditious
Superficial
Unnatural
Sophisticated
"Suave" means charming or sophisticated. "Superficial" means shallow or ostensible. "Seditious" means rabble-rousing or subversive. "Irresponsible" and "responsible" are antonyms, as are "natural" and "unnatural."
Example Question #454 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABRASIVE
Elementary
Strict
Harsh
Abstruse
Stringent
Harsh
"Abrasive" means "harsh," corrosive, or caustic. "Stringent" and "strict" are synonyms. "Elementary" means basic or fundamental. "Abstruse," a near antonym means obscure and arcane.
Example Question #455 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARSIMONIOUS
Magnanimous
Cheap
Munificent
Malicious
Benevolent
Cheap
"Parsimonious" means cheap or stingy. It's the opposite of "munificent" and "magnanimous," which both mean generous. "Benevolent" and "malicious" are antonyms.
Example Question #456 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BEWITCHING
Enchanting
Reckless
Iniquitous
Petulant
Suave
Enchanting
"Bewitching" and "enchanting" mean captivating, charming. "Suave" means debonair, sophisticated. "Iniquitous" is a synonym for evil. "Reckless" means irresponsible and risky. "Petulant" means peevish or irritable.
Example Question #457 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACERBIC
Reverent
Enterprising
Resourceful
Timid
Caustic
Caustic
"Acerbic" means sharp, cutting, or "caustic" and often describes remarks. "Resourceful" is a synonym for enterprising, and "timid" means meek and shy. "Reverent" means worshipful.
Example Question #458 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GLUM
Haughty
Supercilious
Insatiable
Serene
Lugubrious
Lugubrious
"Lugubrious" means morose or "glum." "Haughty" and "supercilious" both mean arrogant and conceited. "Insatiable" means ravenous, very hungry. "Serene" means calm and tranquil.
Example Question #459 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEBONAIR
Potable
Potent
Indolent
Assiduous
Urbane
Urbane
"Debonair" means "urbane," suave, or sophisticated. "Assiduous" means hardworking, which is an antonym for "indolent," or lazy. "Potable" means safe to drink, and "potent" means powerful.
Example Question #460 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNCTUOUS
Magnanimous
Impartial
Smarmy
Saccharine
Imaginative
Smarmy
"Unctuous" is a synonym for "smarmy," insincerely ingratiating. "Impartial" means unbiased, and "saccharine" means overly sweet. "Imaginative" is a synonym for creative, and "magnanimous" is a synonym for "generous."
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