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Example Question #991 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VERACIOUS.
Aged
Dishonest
Youthful
Honest
Demonstrative
Honest
Someone who is “veracious” is very honest. For clarification, "demonstrative" means affectionate or demonstrating loving feelings.
Example Question #992 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GLUTTUNOUS.
Profound
Flexible
Slothful
Greedy
Satiated
Greedy
“Gluttonous” means greedy and is associated with the word “glutton.” For clarification, "slothful" means lazy to the point of it being a sin; "satiated" means full of food or satisfied; "profound" means deep and meaningful.
Example Question #993 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LICENTIOUS.
Pulchritudinous
Lonesome
Brave
Lewd
Whimsical
Lewd
“Licentious” means immoral, particularly with regard to sexuality. So the correct answer is “lewd” which means indecent or sexually offensive. For clarification, "whimsical" means quirky; "pulchritudinous" means beautiful; "lonesome" means lonely or alone.
Example Question #1036 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SACCHARINE.
Tasteless
Sweet
Revolting
Sour
Bitter
Sweet
“Saccharine” is an adjective that means of or relating to sugar or sweetness.
Example Question #995 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
EMINENT
rosy
meager
illustrious
forthcoming
gregarious
illustrious
"Eminent" means famous, respected, or illustrious.
Example Question #994 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PERFIDIOUS
malicious
ideal
treacherous
insane
multifarious
treacherous
"Perfidious" means deceitful, untrustworthy, or treacherous.
Example Question #995 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BOISTEROUS.
Loud and enthusiastic
Ambitious and outgoing
Soft-spoken
Angry and resentful
Shy and reserved
Loud and enthusiastic
“Boisterous” means noisy, energetic and often rough or wild so the correct answer is “loud and energetic.” For clarification, "reserved" means aloof or distant; "resentful" means bitter or annoyed at having been previously treated badly.
Example Question #996 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RETICENT.
Amble
Loud
Quiet
Prattle
Remorse
Quiet
“Reticent” means quiet or reserved. For clarification, "prattle" is used to describe inane chatter; "amble" is a type of slow, purposeless walk; "remorse" means regret and sorrow. For further clarification, "inane" means pointless.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RANCOROUS.
Spiteful
Friendly
Spendthrift
Assuming
Portly
Spiteful
Someone who is “rancorous” is spiteful, unforgiving and vengeful. For clarification, "portly" means fat; spendthrift describes someone who squanders money.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IRASCIBLE.
Foolhardy
Disinclined
Miserly
Touchy
Malevolent
Touchy
“Irascible” means quick-tempered, easily angered and touchy so the correct answer is “touchy.” Touchy generally means sensitive. For clarification, miserly means not generous; disinclined means not in favor of a certain action; malevolent means evil.
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