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Example Question #216 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPERTINENT
Depraved
Saccharine
Impartial
Prophetic
Insolent
Insolent
"Impertinent" and "insolent" are synonyms. "Saccharine" means overly sweet or sentimental. "Depraved" means corrupt or morally degenerate. "Impartial" and "unbiased" are synonyms, as are "prophetic" and "farsighted."
Example Question #217 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
HAUGHTY
Equitable
Obstreperous
Supercilious
Fervid
Boisterous
Supercilious
"Haughty" means conceited, arrogant, and "supercilious." "Fervid" means ardent and impassioned. "Equitable" is another word for fair or just. "Obstreperous" and "boisterous" both mean rambunctious.
Example Question #218 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
ASSIDUOUS
Satiable
Hardworking
Pugnacious
Ravenous
Belligerent
Hardworking
"Assiduous," sedulous, and diligent all mean "hardworking." "Ravenous" means very hungry, insatiable. This is an antonym for "satiable," or easily sated. "Pugnacious" and "belligerent" are both words that mean aggressive and combative.
Example Question #219 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
SUPERFICIAL
Shallow
Stingy
Penurious
Avaricious
Articulate
Shallow
"Superficial" is another word for "shallow." "Penurious" means extremely poor, and "stingy" means miserly or cheap. "Articulate" is another word for well spoken or eloquent. "Avaricious" means greedy.
Example Question #220 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
SLOTHFUL
Indolent
Merciful
Sedulous
Pristine
Astute
Indolent
"Slothful" and "indolent" are both synonyms for lazy. This is an antonym for "sedulous," or hardworking. "Astute" means shrewd or clever. "Merciful" means compassionate and forgiving, and "pristine" means spotlessly clean.
Example Question #1191 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEDULOUS
Lazy
Indolent
Aggressive
Infuriating
Hardworking
Hardworking
"Sedulous," like diligent, is a word that means "hardworking." "Indolent" is an antonym that means lazy. "Aggressive" and "antagonistic" are synonyms. "Infuriating" means maddening.
Example Question #1192 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POTENT
Powerful
Thrifty
Frugal
Wholesome
Vivacious
Powerful
"Potent" means "powerful" and strong. "Vivacious" means lively and animated. "Wholesome" means healthy or morally upright, depending on the context. "Frugal" and "thrifty" are synonyms that mean economical.
Example Question #451 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SACCHARINE
Sweet
Inept
Illustrious
Iconic
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
Outgoing
Arrogant
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
Unnatural
Sophisticated
Seditious
Irresponsible
Superficial
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."