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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
Sweet
Illustrious
Resolute
Iconic
Inept
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
Stealthy
Arrogant
Decadent
Oblivious
Outgoing
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
Sophisticated
Unnatural
Irresponsible
Superficial
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 #226 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABRASIVE
Elementary
Harsh
Strict
Stringent
Abstruse
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 #227 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARSIMONIOUS
Munificent
Benevolent
Magnanimous
Cheap
Malicious
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 #228 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BEWITCHING
Reckless
Suave
Iniquitous
Enchanting
Petulant
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 #229 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACERBIC
Resourceful
Enterprising
Reverent
Timid
Caustic
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 #230 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GLUM
Insatiable
Lugubrious
Haughty
Serene
Supercilious
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 #1204 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEBONAIR
Urbane
Indolent
Assiduous
Potent
Potable
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 #1205 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNCTUOUS
Imaginative
Smarmy
Magnanimous
Impartial
Saccharine
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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