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Example Question #871 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
SMITTEN
weary
determined
inspired by
afflicted
romantic
afflicted
"Smitten" means attacked or afflicted by something, often a disease.
Example Question #1671 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PENITENT
thoughtful
archaic
contrite
frank
remarkable
contrite
"Penitent" means remorseful, or contrite.
Example Question #872 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
APATHETIC
Successful
Redundant
Patient
Indifferent
Idle
Indifferent
"Apathetic" means showing no interest or enthusiasm, or indifferent.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GLUM
Prudent
Sticky
Professional
Enthusiastic
Gloomy
Gloomy
"Glum" means gloomy. None of the other answers have any relation to "glum." "Enthusiastic" means showing interest or enjoyment. "Prudent" means careful or cautious. "Professional" describes a person who is an expert in some field. "Sticky" means adhesive or humid and muggy.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NONPLUSSED
Undercover
Stingy
Genuine
Bewildered
Monumental
Bewildered
"Nonplussed" means bewildered or perplexed. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "nonplussed": "genuine" means authentic or earnest; "stingy" means frugal; "monumental" means of great importance or very large; and "undercover" means keeping one's identity a secret while working for a group or organization such as the police.
Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ABJECT
New
Hopeless
Watchful
Feminine
Rusty
Hopeless
"Abject" means miserable or utterly hopeless, so "hopeless" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "abject": "rusty" means out of practice or covered in rust; "new" means novel; "feminine" means womanly; and "watchful" means alert.
Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SULLEN
Optimisitc
Cheerful
Peaceful
Fluid
Gloomy
Gloomy
"Sullen" means gloomy or depressed, so "gloomy," an adjective that means murky or glum, is the correct answer. "Cheerful" is an antonym of "sullen"; it means extremely happy or joyful. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "sullen": "peaceful" means calm or tranquil; "optimistic" means hopeful or having a positive attitude; and "fluid" means free-flowing, or effortless.
Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
ARDENT
Impulsive
Aquatic
Barren
Sincere
Enthusiastic
Enthusiastic
"Ardent" means enthusiastic or passionate towards some cause. "Aquatic" refers to water and its characteristics. "Barren" means lifeless or unable to produce crops. "Sincere" means honest or without deceit. "Impulsive" means sudden and without thought or planning.
Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
KEEN
Despicable
Contentious
Eager
Confused
Indecisive
Eager
"Keen" means to be eager or excited for something. "Confused" means incapable of thinking straight or clearly. "Despicable" means being hated. "Contentious" means argumentative or quarrelsome. "Indecisive" means incapable of deciding issues in a timely manner.
Example Question #132 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ACRID
Acidic
Bitter
Happy
Unusual
Chemical
Bitter
"Acrid" means biting or bitter. Therefore, "bitter" is the best synonym.
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