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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
Illustrious
Iconic
Inept
Sweet
Resolute
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
Oblivious
Arrogant
Outgoing
Decadent
Stealthy
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
Seditious
Irresponsible
Superficial
Unnatural
Sophisticated
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
Abstruse
Harsh
Strict
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
Benevolent
Munificent
Malicious
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
Suave
Petulant
Enchanting
Reckless
Iniquitous
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
Caustic
Reverent
Enterprising
Timid
Resourceful
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
Insatiable
Supercilious
Lugubrious
Haughty
Serene
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 #231 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEBONAIR
Assiduous
Indolent
Urbane
Potent
Potable
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 #232 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNCTUOUS
Smarmy
Saccharine
Magnanimous
Impartial
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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