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Example Question #112 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADDLED
Reproachful
Frenzied
Spurious
Baffled
Maudlin
Baffled
"Addled" is another word for baffled or confused. To be "reproachful" is to be disapproving. "Spurious" means false or apocryphal. "Frenzied" is a synonym for "frantic," and "maudlin" is a synonym for "saccharine" or sentimental.
Example Question #113 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JOCUND
Rotund
Sniveling
Jovial
Fertile
Sonorous
Jovial
"Jocund" means "jovial," cheerful, or merry. Don't confuse this with "fecund," which means fertile, or "orotund," which means sonorous. "Rotund" is another word for plump or robust. To "snivel" is to cry and whine.
Example Question #114 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SAUCY
Chicanery
Ostentatious
Lachrymose
Cheeky
Opulent
Cheeky
"Saucy" means "cheeky," bold, or irreverent. "Lachrymose" is another word for tearful or maudlin. "Chicanery" means trickery and is a noun, not an adjective. "Ostentatious" means showy, while "opulent" means wealthy and luxurious.
Example Question #115 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCREDULOUS
Dappled
Vulnerable
Incongruous
Gullible
Disbelieving
Disbelieving
"Incredulous" means skeptical or "disbelieving." This is the opposite of "gullible," which means overly trusting. Something "incongruous" doesn't fit or match, and something "dappled" is marked with large and usually lovely spots. "Vulnerable" means defenseless, helpless, and weak.
Example Question #116 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GLOWERING
Sullen
Kinetic
Forthright
Clangorously
Victorious
Sullen
To be "glowering" is to be scowling, angry, or sullen. "Frank" is a synonym of forthright. "Victorious" is a synonym of triumphant. "Clangorous" means loud and raucous. "Kinetic" means moving or having to do with movement.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
BELLICOSE
secret
naughty
obscure
tired
aggressive
aggressive
"Bellicose" means demonstrating willingness to fight, aggressive.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CORRUPT
dishonest
rough
moldy
secretive
mixed
dishonest
"Corrupt" means lacking in integrity, or dishonest.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
DOCILE
timid
angry
obedient
pestering
beautiful
obedient
"Docile" means ready to accept control, or obedient.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
FASTIDIOUS
trustworthy
independent
perfectionist
pandering
cowardly
perfectionist
"Fastidious" means very attentive to detail, or perfectionist.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
TACITURN
greedy
bothersome
flat
tired
untalkative
untalkative
"Taciturn" means reserved in speech, or untalkative.
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