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Example Question #271 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
NIMBLE
sprightly
strong
rude
aloof
meticulous
sprightly
"Nimble" means moving quickly and lightly, or sprightly.
Example Question #1021 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Callous
Unfeeling
Euphoric
Compassionate
Mutable
Sympathetic
Unfeeling
"Callous" means unfeeling; Compassionate and Sympathetic means showing emotion; Euphoric means extremely happy; and Mutable means able to be changed.
Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PRAGMATIC
controversial
blunt
newfangled
aristocratic
sensible
sensible
"Pragmatic" means sensible or practical.
Example Question #1821 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
RUTHLESS
flexible
competent
well-written
impoverished
cruel
cruel
"Ruthless" means merciless and cruel.
Example Question #1822 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
BENEVOLENT
aesthetic
expensive
insane
kindhearted
judgmental
kindhearted
"Benevolent" means kindhearted and well-meaning.
Example Question #1021 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
QUIXOTIC
Tangential
Impractical
Miniature
Cautious
Aligned
Impractical
"Quixotic" means impractical, fanciful, or idealistic. The word is based upon the literary character Don Quixote, who is impractical, chivalrous, and romantic. So, "impractical" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "quixotic."
Example Question #1022 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VALIANT
Timid
Frightened
Noxious
Ample
Brave
Brave
"Valiant" means brave. "Timid" means fearful or shy. "Frightened" means afraid or scared. "Noxious" means poisonous or toxic. "Ample" means enough or sufficient.
Example Question #1023 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMPARTIAL
Prejudiced
Biased
Empathetic
Partial
Neutral
Neutral
"Impartial" means neutral. "Biased," "prejudiced," and "partial" are all antoynyms of "impartial." They all mean not neutral, but taking one side. Empathethic means showing sympathy or compassion.
Example Question #1024 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CAUSTIC
Unprofessional
Still
Showy
Corrosive
Greedy
Corrosive
"Caustic" means corrosive or very critical, so "corrosive" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "caustic": "greedy" means excessively desirous of money; "showy" means eye-catching or gaudy; "still" means unmoving; and "unprofessional" means improper.
Example Question #1025 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LOQUACIOUS
Talkative
Profound
Tiny
Blaring
Welcoming
Talkative
"Loquacious" means talkative, so "talkative" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "loquacious": "blaring" means deafening; "welcoming" means hospitable; "profound" means meaningful; and "tiny" means small.
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