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Example Question #173 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARDENT
Avid
Parochial
Zealous
Illustrious
Eminent
Zealous
"Ardent" means fervid, passionate, or zealous. "Parochial" and "provincial" are synonyms, as are "eminent" and "illustrious." "Avid" means keen and eager.
Example Question #174 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
HOSTILE
Euphoric
Skeptical
Livid
Envious
Inimical
Inimical
"Hostile" and "inimical" are synonyms. "Envious" means jealous, "skeptical" means dubious, and "euphoric" means ecstatic. "Livid" means extremely angry.
Example Question #175 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
CONFOUNDED
Bewildered
Superficial
Supercilious
Abrasive
Acerbic
Bewildered
"Confounded" means "bewildered" or puzzled. "Abrasive" means harsh or rough. "Superficial" means shallow, and "supercilious" means haughty or arrogant. "Acerbic" and "caustic" are synonyms.
Example Question #176 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
EBULLIENT
Exuberant
Decadent
Deleterious
Imminent
Forbidding
Exuberant
"Ebullient" and "exuberant" both mean very happy and cheerful. "Imminent" means upcoming or impending. "Deleterious" mean harmful, and "decadent" means dissolute or morally degenerate. "Forbidding" means grim or unwelcoming.
Example Question #177 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
SLEEPY
Convincing
Lascivious
Bashful
Somnolent
Sugary
Somnolent
"Somnolent" is another word for "sleepy." "Sugary" means sweet, and "lascivious" means lecherous, lustful. "Bashful" is another word for shy, and "convincing" means persuasive.
Example Question #178 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HISTRIONIC
Capacious
Insipid
Theatrical
Recondite
Inane
Theatrical
The adjective "histrionic" is used to describe someone who is overly dramatic or theatrical. Additionally, "recondite" means (of knowledge) known by only a few people, arcane and esoteric; "insipid" means tasteless, lacking flavor or character; "capacious" means roomy, spacious, voluminous; "inane" means pointless and stupid, meaningless.
Example Question #179 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCENSED
Calm
Angry
Alone
Lenient
Happy
Angry
The adjective "incensed" means made furious by, deeply angry at. Additionally, "lenient" means tolerant, not strict.
Example Question #180 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVERSE
Unfortunate
Untimely
Unwilling
Unbecoming
Unlikely
Unwilling
The adjective "averse" means opposed to, "unwilling." Additionally, "untimely" means happening at the wrong or an inappropriate time; "unbecoming" means not flattering, not attractive, inappropriate.
Example Question #61 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BEATIFIC
Vehement
Obstinate
Malicious
Garrulous
Rapturous
Rapturous
The adjective "beatific" means blissfully happy, deeply joyous, or "rapturous" which means ecstatic, showing great joy. Additionally, "garrulous" means loquacious, talkative; "malicious" means spiteful, showing ill-will, hateful; "obstinate" means stubborn, recalcitrant, refusing to change one's mind; "vehement" means showing a forceful passion and commitment to.
Example Question #62 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROTEAN
Assured
Rapacious
Listless
Unstable
Substantiated
Unstable
The adjective "protean" is used to describe something that frequently changes and is inconsistent. This is closest in meaning to "unstable." Additionally, "substantiated" means proved through evidence; "assured" means self-confident; "listless" means lacking energy and enthusiasm; "rapacious" means extremely greedy.
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