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Example Question #1161 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIVACIOUS
Intruiging
Somber
Inquisitive
Glum
Lively
Lively
"Vivacious" means "lively." "Inquisitive" means curious, while "intriguing" means interesting or sparking one's curiosity. "Somber" means grave in manner, and "glum" means gloomy.
Example Question #1162 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARTICULATE
Lecherous
Forthright
Eloquent
Resilient
Contrary
Eloquent
Someone "articulate" is eloquent and well spoken. "Contrary" can mean contradictory or uncooperative, depending on the context. "Resilient" means strong and tough. "Forthright" means direct or frank. "Lecherous" and "lustful" are synonyms.
Example Question #1163 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BOISTEROUS
Just
Rowdy
Taciturn
Rash
Painless
Rowdy
Someone "boisterous" is rambunctious, noisy, and rowdy. This is an antonym of "taciturn," which means quiet and shy. "Painful" and "painless" are antonyms. "Rash" means irresponsible and reckless. "Just" means fair.
Example Question #1164 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLIPPANT
Frivolous
Persuasive
Gregarious
Avaricious
Pugnacious
Frivolous
"Flippant" means both frivolous and carefree. "Avaricious" means greedy, and "persuasive" means convincing. "Pugnacious" means combative or aggressive. "Gregarious" means outgoing and engaging.
Example Question #1165 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INEPT
Fortuitous
Lucky
Incompetent
Tranquil
Adroit
Incompetent
"Inept" and "incompetent" are synonyms. This is an antonym of "adroit" or "skillful." "Tranquil" means peaceful and calm. "Fortunate" means lucky, as does "fortuitous."
Example Question #1166 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESOURCEFUL
Avaricious
Smelly
Leery
Opulent
Enterprising
Enterprising
"Resourceful" and "enterprising" are synonyms. While someone who is "opulent" or "rich" may have many "resources," the two are actually not synonyms. "Avaricious" means greedy, and "smelly" means having or emitting a bad odor. "Leery" means cautious.
Example Question #1167 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISCREET
Reckless
Hideous
Separate
Monstrous
Inconspicuous
Inconspicuous
Someone who is "discreet" is cautious or inconspicuous. This is an antonym of "reckless." "Hideous" means very ugly, and "monstrous" means monster-like. "Discrete," a different word from "discreet," can be used to mean separate and distinct from something else.
Example Question #1168 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROPHETIC
Collective
Myopic
Individual
Distraught
Farsighted
Farsighted
Someone who is "prophetic" is clairvoyant, able to see and predict the future well. "Myopic" is an antonym meaning nearsighted. "Individual" and "collective" are antonyms, and "distraught" means deeply upset and distressed.
Example Question #1169 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESILIENT
Enervated
Efficacious
Strong
Elevated
Conservative
Strong
"Resilient" means strong, tough, or hardy. This is an antonym of "enervated," or weak. "Efficacious" means efficient, and "elevated" means literally or figuratively raised to a higher level. "Conservative" and "liberal" are antonyms.
Example Question #1170 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUGNACIOUS
Appeasing
Mollifying
Sardonic
Combative
Adroit
Combative
"Pugnacious" means combative, aggressive, and eager to fight. This is an antonym of both "mollifying" and "appeasing," which mean attempting to soothe or placate. "Sardonic" means sarcastic, and "adroit" means skillful and adept.
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