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Example Question #1201 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SACCHARINE
Iconic
Inept
Sweet
Resolute
Illustrious
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
Oblivious
Outgoing
Stealthy
Decadent
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
Superficial
Irresponsible
Unnatural
Sophisticated
Seditious
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
Stringent
Strict
Harsh
Elementary
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
Magnanimous
Benevolent
Malicious
Munificent
Cheap
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
Reckless
Suave
Petulant
Enchanting
Iniquitous
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
Reverent
Caustic
Timid
Resourceful
Enterprising
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
Lugubrious
Serene
Supercilious
Insatiable
Haughty
Lugubrious
"Lugubrious" means morose or "glum." "Haughty" and "supercilious" both mean arrogant and conceited. "Insatiable" means ravenous, very hungry. "Serene" means calm and tranquil.
Example Question #1209 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEBONAIR
Potent
Assiduous
Potable
Urbane
Indolent
Urbane
"Debonair" means "urbane," suave, or sophisticated. "Assiduous" means hardworking, which is an antonym for "indolent," or lazy. "Potable" means safe to drink, and "potent" means powerful.
Example Question #1210 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNCTUOUS
Imaginative
Impartial
Saccharine
Magnanimous
Smarmy
Smarmy
"Unctuous" is a synonym for "smarmy," insincerely ingratiating. "Impartial" means unbiased, and "saccharine" means overly sweet. "Imaginative" is a synonym for creative, and "magnanimous" is a synonym for "generous."
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