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Example Question #171 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RASH
Direct
Aggressive
Iconic
Reckless
Cheerful
Reckless
"Rash" means hasty and reckless. "Direct" and "indirect" are antonyms, as are "cheerful" and "unhappy." "Iconic" means classic. "Aggressive" means antagonistic and hostile.
Example Question #172 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISTRAUGHT
Dismal
Bashful
Bewildered
Grim
Distressed
Distressed
"Distraught" means distressed and upset. "Bashful" means shy, and "bewildered" means confused or confounded. "Dismal" means glum and dreary, and "grim" means dark, stern, or dire, depending on context.
Example Question #61 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARDENT
Illustrious
Parochial
Eminent
Zealous
Avid
Zealous
"Ardent" means fervid, passionate, or zealous. "Parochial" and "provincial" are synonyms, as are "eminent" and "illustrious." "Avid" means keen and eager.
Example Question #62 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
HOSTILE
Envious
Euphoric
Livid
Skeptical
Inimical
Inimical
"Hostile" and "inimical" are synonyms. "Envious" means jealous, "skeptical" means dubious, and "euphoric" means ecstatic. "Livid" means extremely angry.
Example Question #63 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
CONFOUNDED
Acerbic
Bewildered
Supercilious
Superficial
Abrasive
Bewildered
"Confounded" means "bewildered" or puzzled. "Abrasive" means harsh or rough. "Superficial" means shallow, and "supercilious" means haughty or arrogant. "Acerbic" and "caustic" are synonyms.
Example Question #64 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
EBULLIENT
Decadent
Deleterious
Imminent
Exuberant
Forbidding
Exuberant
"Ebullient" and "exuberant" both mean very happy and cheerful. "Imminent" means upcoming or impending. "Deleterious" mean harmful, and "decadent" means dissolute or morally degenerate. "Forbidding" means grim or unwelcoming.
Example Question #65 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
SLEEPY
Convincing
Lascivious
Sugary
Somnolent
Bashful
Somnolent
"Somnolent" is another word for "sleepy." "Sugary" means sweet, and "lascivious" means lecherous, lustful. "Bashful" is another word for shy, and "convincing" means persuasive.
Example Question #66 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HISTRIONIC
Inane
Theatrical
Recondite
Capacious
Insipid
Theatrical
The adjective "histrionic" is used to describe someone who is overly dramatic or theatrical. Additionally, "recondite" means (of knowledge) known by only a few people, arcane and esoteric; "insipid" means tasteless, lacking flavor or character; "capacious" means roomy, spacious, voluminous; "inane" means pointless and stupid, meaningless.
Example Question #971 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCENSED
Calm
Happy
Lenient
Angry
Alone
Angry
The adjective "incensed" means made furious by, deeply angry at. Additionally, "lenient" means tolerant, not strict.
Example Question #972 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVERSE
Unlikely
Unwilling
Untimely
Unbecoming
Unfortunate
Unwilling
The adjective "averse" means opposed to, "unwilling." Additionally, "untimely" means happening at the wrong or an inappropriate time; "unbecoming" means not flattering, not attractive, inappropriate.
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