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Example Question #1001 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VOCIFEROUS
Gravid
Effervescent
Imperturbable
Lucid
Clamorous
Clamorous
"Vociferous" means "clamorous," vocal, and vehement. "Imperturbable" is another word for unflappable, unable to be upset. "Lucid" means clear, and "gravid" means pregnant or swollen. "Effervescent" is bubbly.
Example Question #1002 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EFFUSIVE
Fastidious
Debonair
Fulsome
Quiescent
Timorous
Fulsome
The adjective "effusive" means unrestrained or excessively enthusiastic in praise of something. This is closest in meaning to "fulsome" which means excessively complimentary. Additionally, "quiescent" means at rest, inactive; "debonair" means charming and sophisticated; "timorous" means easily scared and shy; "fastidious" means hard to please, overly concerned with details, meticulous.
Example Question #1003 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISPASSIONATE
Sad
Angry
Envious
Frightened
Calm
Calm
The adjective "dispassionate" means not emotional, not passionate, not feeling strong emotions. This is closest in meaning to "calm." Other synonyms for "dispassionate" include "unruffled," "composed," and "impassive."
Example Question #1004 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SALACIOUS
Proper
Libidinous
Prudish
Subdued
Energetic
Libidinous
"Salacious" means lewd, "libidinous," or obscene. This is an antonym for "proper" and "prudish." "Subdued" means somber, downcast. "Energetic" means high-spirited and full of energy.
Example Question #1005 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HANGDOG
Broke
Abject
Criminal
Shamefaced
Indulgent
Shamefaced
"Hangdog" means shamefaced, "abashed," or "ashamed" and often describes a person's facial expression. "Broke" means temporarily or currently short on money, and "criminal" as an adjective means inclined to commit or having already committed crime. "Abject" means craven, miserable. "Indulgent" means lenient, generous, or softhearted.
Example Question #1006 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LACHRYMOSE
Nutty
Weepy
Sickened
Appetizing
Confounded
Weepy
"Lachrymose" means weepy," tearful, or sad. "Appetizing" means appealing, tasty. "Confounded" means bewildered, and "nutty" means zany or crazy. "Sickened" means ill, ailing.
Example Question #1007 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIRULENT
Bizarre
Innocuous
Congenial
Affable
Hostile
Hostile
"Virulent" can mean dangerously toxic or venomous, but it can also mean "hostile," bitter, and rancorous. This is an antonym for "innocuous," which means harmless. "Bizarre" means outlandish or strange, and "congenial" means friendly or personable. "Affable" has a similar meaning of friendly, amiable, and cordial.
Example Question #1008 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CRESTFALLEN
Emotive
Leery
Woebegone
Calamitous
Unlucky
Woebegone
"Crestfallen" means downhearted, sad, and "woebegone." "Leery" is another word for cautious or guarded, and "calamitous" is another word for disastrous. "Emotive" means expressive of one's feelings. An antonym for "unlucky" is serendipitous.
Example Question #1009 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPLENETIC
Superstitious
Bizarre
Quizzical
Frenzied
Angry
Angry
"Splenetic" means "angry" or irritable. ("Spleen" is an old-fashioned word for anger and frustration.) Don't confuse this with "frenetic," which means frenzied. "Quizzical" means curious or puzzling, and "bizarre" means strange or outlandish. "Superstitious" means having an irrational belief in superstitions.
Example Question #1010 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HOMICIDAL
Puerile
Prurient
Embarrassed
Doleful
Murderous
Murderous
"Homicidal" can mean literally "murderous" or figuratively very violent and brutal. "Prurient" means lustful, while "puerile" means immature or juvenile. "Embarrassed" is another word for ashamed. "Doleful" is another word for forlorn or mournful.