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Example Question #221 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEDULOUS
Aggressive
Hardworking
Indolent
Lazy
Infuriating
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 #222 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POTENT
Frugal
Thrifty
Wholesome
Powerful
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 #1201 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SACCHARINE
Resolute
Sweet
Inept
Illustrious
Iconic
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 #1202 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GREGARIOUS
Outgoing
Oblivious
Decadent
Stealthy
Arrogant
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 #1203 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUAVE
Unnatural
Seditious
Superficial
Sophisticated
Irresponsible
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."
Example Question #1204 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABRASIVE
Abstruse
Strict
Elementary
Stringent
Harsh
Harsh
"Abrasive" means "harsh," corrosive, or caustic. "Stringent" and "strict" are synonyms. "Elementary" means basic or fundamental. "Abstruse," a near antonym means obscure and arcane.
Example Question #1205 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARSIMONIOUS
Munificent
Cheap
Benevolent
Malicious
Magnanimous
Cheap
"Parsimonious" means cheap or stingy. It's the opposite of "munificent" and "magnanimous," which both mean generous. "Benevolent" and "malicious" are antonyms.
Example Question #1206 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BEWITCHING
Suave
Iniquitous
Petulant
Reckless
Enchanting
Enchanting
"Bewitching" and "enchanting" mean captivating, charming. "Suave" means debonair, sophisticated. "Iniquitous" is a synonym for evil. "Reckless" means irresponsible and risky. "Petulant" means peevish or irritable.
Example Question #1207 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACERBIC
Resourceful
Reverent
Caustic
Enterprising
Timid
Caustic
"Acerbic" means sharp, cutting, or "caustic" and often describes remarks. "Resourceful" is a synonym for enterprising, and "timid" means meek and shy. "Reverent" means worshipful.
Example Question #1208 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GLUM
Serene
Lugubrious
Supercilious
Haughty
Insatiable
Lugubrious
"Lugubrious" means morose or "glum." "Haughty" and "supercilious" both mean arrogant and conceited. "Insatiable" means ravenous, very hungry. "Serene" means calm and tranquil.
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