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Example Question #339 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PETULANT
Irritable
Pugnacious
Bloated
Patient
Dangerous
Irritable
"Petulant" describes someone that is easily irritated, so Irritable would be the correct answer. Patient is the opposite of Petulant. Bloated means something or someone is swollen. Dangerous describes something or someone that can cause harm, and Pugnacious means belligerent or warlike. These last three words have no relation to Petulant in this context.
Example Question #340 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HEARTY
Cheerful
Rash
Independent
Petulant
New
Cheerful
Hearty means heartful, or loud and cheerful.
Example Question #341 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOGMATIC
Playful
Insistent
Troubling
Neutral
Tight-laced
Insistent
Dogmatic means defining principles as incontrovertibly true, or being very insistent about their value.
Example Question #342 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LACONIC
Formulaic
Lazy
Insane
Concise
Cylindrical
Concise
Laconic means using few words, or concise.
Example Question #343 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LENIENT
Forgiving
Secret
Energetic
Forward-thinking
Antique
Forgiving
Lenient means permissive, merciful, or forgiving.
Example Question #344 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPULSIVE
Sentimental
Showy
Pallid
Generous
Rash
Rash
Impulsive and rash are both adjectives that describe sudden actions based on emotion rather than on long-term consequences.
Example Question #345 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SURREPTITIOUS
Idealistic
Thrifty
Stealthy
Excessive
Unremarkable
Stealthy
Surreptitious means stealthy or secret.
Example Question #346 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISTINGUISHED
Upset
Downtrodden
Controlled
Cheerful
Famous
Famous
Distinguished means successful, authoritative, or famous.
Example Question #347 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTEMPTIBLE
Enshrined
Capital
Gracious
Hateful
Damaged
Hateful
Contemptible means deserving contempt, despicable, or hateful.
Example Question #348 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BELLIGERENT
Melodious
Resonant
Hostile
Elegant
Treasonous
Hostile
Someone who is belligerent is hostile.
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