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Example Question #911 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
SMITTEN
romantic
determined
weary
inspired by
afflicted
afflicted
"Smitten" means attacked or afflicted by something, often a disease.
Example Question #874 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PENITENT
contrite
remarkable
frank
archaic
thoughtful
contrite
"Penitent" means remorseful, or contrite.
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.
APATHETIC
Indifferent
Successful
Redundant
Patient
Idle
Indifferent
"Apathetic" means showing no interest or enthusiasm, or indifferent.
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.
GLUM
Gloomy
Prudent
Professional
Sticky
Enthusiastic
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 #13 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NONPLUSSED
Bewildered
Monumental
Stingy
Undercover
Genuine
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 #14 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ABJECT
Hopeless
Rusty
Watchful
New
Feminine
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 #15 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SULLEN
Gloomy
Optimisitc
Peaceful
Fluid
Cheerful
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 #16 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
ARDENT
Aquatic
Barren
Impulsive
Enthusiastic
Sincere
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 #17 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
KEEN
Indecisive
Confused
Eager
Despicable
Contentious
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 #923 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ACRID
Acidic
Unusual
Chemical
Bitter
Happy
Bitter
"Acrid" means biting or bitter. Therefore, "bitter" is the best synonym.
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