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Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
EUPHORIC
trivial
foolhardy
nicely phrased
corrupt
elated
elated
"Euphoric" means extremely happy, or elated.
Example Question #121 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
DISAFFECTED
resourceful
caring
untouched
frustrated
spirited
frustrated
"Disaffected" means dissatisfied or frustrated with the people in power.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
SMITTEN
inspired by
weary
romantic
afflicted
determined
afflicted
"Smitten" means attacked or afflicted by something, often a disease.
Example Question #871 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PENITENT
remarkable
contrite
frank
archaic
thoughtful
contrite
"Penitent" means remorseful, or contrite.
Example Question #871 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
APATHETIC
Patient
Successful
Idle
Redundant
Indifferent
Indifferent
"Apathetic" means showing no interest or enthusiasm, or indifferent.
Example Question #871 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GLUM
Prudent
Sticky
Professional
Gloomy
Enthusiastic
Gloomy
"Glum" means gloomy. None of the other answers have any relation to "glum." "Enthusiastic" means showing interest or enjoyment. "Prudent" means careful or cautious. "Professional" describes a person who is an expert in some field. "Sticky" means adhesive or humid and muggy.
Example Question #872 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NONPLUSSED
Monumental
Undercover
Stingy
Bewildered
Genuine
Bewildered
"Nonplussed" means bewildered or perplexed. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "nonplussed": "genuine" means authentic or earnest; "stingy" means frugal; "monumental" means of great importance or very large; and "undercover" means keeping one's identity a secret while working for a group or organization such as the police.
Example Question #873 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ABJECT
Feminine
Hopeless
New
Rusty
Watchful
Hopeless
"Abject" means miserable or utterly hopeless, so "hopeless" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "abject": "rusty" means out of practice or covered in rust; "new" means novel; "feminine" means womanly; and "watchful" means alert.
Example Question #874 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SULLEN
Fluid
Gloomy
Peaceful
Optimisitc
Cheerful
Gloomy
"Sullen" means gloomy or depressed, so "gloomy," an adjective that means murky or glum, is the correct answer. "Cheerful" is an antonym of "sullen"; it means extremely happy or joyful. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "sullen": "peaceful" means calm or tranquil; "optimistic" means hopeful or having a positive attitude; and "fluid" means free-flowing, or effortless.
Example Question #875 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
ARDENT
Barren
Aquatic
Impulsive
Sincere
Enthusiastic
Enthusiastic
"Ardent" means enthusiastic or passionate towards some cause. "Aquatic" refers to water and its characteristics. "Barren" means lifeless or unable to produce crops. "Sincere" means honest or without deceit. "Impulsive" means sudden and without thought or planning.
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