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Example Question #243 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRANDILOQUENT
Lurid
Smoky
Imminent
Genius
Pompous
Pompous
"Grandiloquent" is a synonym for "pompous" or bombastic. "Smoky" is the adjective form of smoke, and "lurid" means sensational or colorful. "Imminent" is a synonym for impending, and "genius" is a synonym for brilliant.
Example Question #1221 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INTRANSIGENT
Ludicrous
Amicable
Invigorated
Stubborn
Enervated
Stubborn
"Intransigent" is another word for "stubborn" or recalcitrant. "Amicable" means amiable or friendly. "Ludicrous" means absurd, ridiculous, and laughable. "Invigorated," or strong, is an antonym for "enervated," or weak.
Example Question #1222 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INDEFATIGABLE
Hardy
Inexhaustible
Manifold
Meticulous
Resilient
Inexhaustible
"Indefatigable" means untiring. "Manifold" means diverse or various. "Meticulous" means careful and fastidious, and "resilient" means strong and hardy.
Example Question #1223 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VITRIOLIC
Immoderate
Haughty
Bashful
Caustic
Supercilious
Caustic
"Vitriolic" means "caustic" and acrimonious. "Bashful" means shy. "Immoderate" means excessive and unrestrained, while "immodest" means improper, lacking in decency. "Haughty" and "supercilious" are both synonyms for arrogant and conceited.
Example Question #1224 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRODIGAL
Immaculate
Lugubrious
Wasteful
Mordant
Saccharine
Wasteful
"Prodigal" means "wasteful" and profligate. "Lugubrious" is another word for glum, and "saccharine" means excessively sweet and sentimental. "Mordant" is a synonym for caustic and acerbic. "Immaculate" means spotlessly clean.
Example Question #1225 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RECALCITRANT
Abrasive
Obsolete
Archaic
Peevish
Resistant
Resistant
"Recalcitrant" means "resistant" and stubborn. "Archaic" and "obsolete" both mean outdated. "Abrasive" is a synonym for "harsh" and grating, and "peevish" is a synonym for irritable and cranky.
Example Question #1226 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INGENUOUS
Clever
Cynical
Jaded
Naive
Elongated
Naive
"Ingenuous" means "naive," simple, or innocently childlike. This is an antonym for both "jaded" and "cynical." "Elongated" means lengthened or unusually long. "Ingenious" means clever and crafty and should not be confused with "ingenuous."
Example Question #1227 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INDECOROUS
Chivalrous
Fulsome
Immodest
Innocuous
Execrable
Immodest
"Indecorous" means "immodest" or improper. "Execrable" means terrible or dreadful, while "innocuous" means harmless. "Chivalrous" means gentlemanly or noble. "Fulsome" means excessively flattering.
Example Question #1228 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NONCOMMITTAL
Erratic
Sporadic
Circumspect
Prudent
Elective
Circumspect
"Noncommittal" and "circumspect" both mean guarded, evasive. "Elective" is a synonym for "optional," and "prudent" is a synonym for wise and cautious. "Erratic" and "sporadic" both mean unpredictable, inconstant.
Example Question #1229 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPRESSIONABLE
Supreme
Naive
Cogent
Emaciated
Luminous
Naive
The adjective "impressionable" means naive and innocent, easily misled by others. Additionally, "emaciated" means unhealthily thin and weak from lack of nutrition; "cogent" means (of an argument) convincing; "luminous" means glowing, shining; "supreme" means best, greatest.
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