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Example Question #1041 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RANCOROUS.
Friendly
Assuming
Spiteful
Spendthrift
Portly
Spiteful
Someone who is “rancorous” is spiteful, unforgiving and vengeful. For clarification, "portly" means fat; spendthrift describes someone who squanders money.
Example Question #1042 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IRASCIBLE.
Foolhardy
Touchy
Malevolent
Disinclined
Miserly
Touchy
“Irascible” means quick-tempered, easily angered and touchy so the correct answer is “touchy.” Touchy generally means sensitive. For clarification, miserly means not generous; disinclined means not in favor of a certain action; malevolent means evil.
Example Question #1043 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AVARICIOUS.
Arrogant
Vociferous
Strident
Covetous
Composed
Covetous
“Avaricious” means greedy, which is a synonym for “covetous.” For clarification, composed means under control; vociferous means loud and noisy; strident means loud and disturbing.
Example Question #1044 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VOLUBLE.
Antiquated
Heavy
Loud
Suspended
Talkative
Talkative
“Voluble” means garrulous or talkative. For clarification, antiquated means old-fashioned.
Example Question #1044 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EGOTISTICAL.
Remorseful
Conceited
Despondent
Selfless
Mirth
Conceited
“Egotistical” means arrogant or conceited. It is an antonym of selfless. For clarification, mirth means amusement; remorseful means full of regret; despondent means without hope.
Example Question #1045 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INSOLENT.
Polite
Warm
Affable
Rude
Kind
Rude
“Insolent” means rude or disrespectful. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all antonyms of insolent; affable means friendly and sociable.
Example Question #1046 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRESUMPTUOUS.
Withdrawn
Aloof
Concerned
Audacious
Distant
Audacious
“Presumptuous” means rude, arrogant and audacious, it is related to the word “presume.” For clarification, withdrawn, aloof and distant are all synonyms that mean detached from other people.
Example Question #1047 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DETACHED.
Aloof
Present
Bemused
Nearby
Perplexed
Aloof
“Detached” means distant, aloof, separate. For clarification, present and nearby are antonyms of detached; bemused and perplexed are synonyms that mean confused.
Example Question #1048 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CAPTIOUS.
Youthful
Deplorable
Argumentative
Forceful
Untimely
Argumentative
“Captious” means overly-critical and argumentative. For clarification, deplorable means terrible, deserving of scorn.
Example Question #1049 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ALTRUISTIC.
Philanthropic
Parsimonious
Stingy
Miserly
Frugal
Philanthropic
“Altruistic” means generous and giving, an attitude marked by a selfless concern for others. It is most similar in meaning to “philanthropic,” which describes someone who is charitable. For clarification, the other four answer choices are loosely synonymous. Miserly and parsimonious mean not generous with money, selfish; stingy means tight with money; frugal means characterized by an avoidance of waste or expenditure.
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