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Example Question #1111 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CALLOUS
Heartless
Compassionate
Considerable
Annoyed
Elegant
Heartless
While both "heartless" and "annoyed" may seem like potential synonyms for "callous," "callous" is an adjective meaning "showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others," so "heartless" is the best answer, because its meaning is closer to "callous" than that of "annoyed" is.
Example Question #1112 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRUDENT
Diligent
Obtuse
Careful
Slack
Fleeting
Careful
"Prudent" means careful or cautious.
Example Question #1113 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSOLENT
Disgusting
Lonely
Rude
Ugly
Crude
Rude
"Insolent" means exhibiting disrespectful behavior or speech. "Rude" means showing a lack of politeness. Given that politeness is a sign of respect, "insolent" and "rude" are very close in meaning. They are therefore synonyms.
Example Question #1114 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUPERCILIOUS
Scornful
Suspicious
Serious
Doubtful
Agitated
Scornful
"Supercilious" means looking down on others, or haughty. To be "scornful" means seeing others as being of less value than oneself. These two words are very similar in meaning and therefore synonyms. The other answer choices are unrelated.
Example Question #1115 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRODIGAL
Coincidental
Foreseen
Disciplined
Unruly
Imprudent
Imprudent
"Prodigal" means spending money in a carefree and reckless way. Thus, "imprudent" (which means not prudent or not careful or wise with one's resources) is the best synonym. (e.g. "The prodigal daughter bought whatever her heart desired, knowing that her relatives would continue to fund her spending habits.")
Example Question #1116 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VILLIANOUS
Benevolent
Portly
Toxic
Wicked
Submissive
Wicked
"Villianous" means evil or "wicked." The suffix "-ous" means similar to or like, so you can infer that "villainous" means like a villain. "Benevolent" means kind and generous. "Submissive" means obedient or willing to listen and follow the orders of other people. "Toxic" means contaminated and poisonous. "Portly" means stout or overweight.
Example Question #1117 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONTEMPTIBLE
Polite
Hateful
Noteworthy
Filthy
Euphoric
Hateful
"Contemptible" means "hateful" or despicable. "Filthy" means dirty or disgusting. "Polite" means well-mannered and well-behaved. "Euphoric" means extremely happy and joyful. "Noteworthy" means important and signficant.
Example Question #1118 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DOGGED
Illiterate
Skeptical
Pious
Enthusiastic
Stubborn
Stubborn
"Dogged" means "stubborn" and unyielding in one's opinion. "Enthusiastic" means lively and excited about something. "Illiterate" means unable to read or write. "Pious" means very religious. "Skeptical" means doubtful or not easily convinced that something is true.
Example Question #1119 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DISCURSIVE
Exhaustive
Harmful
Modest
Rambling
Patterned
Rambling
“Discursive” means rambling or lacking order, so "rambling" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to “discursive”. “Harmful” means damaging. “Exhaustive” means thorough. “Patterned” means decorated with a recurring design. “Modest” means unpretentious or humble.
Example Question #1120 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PROFICIENT
Vague
Inauspicious
Capable
Wealthy
Scrutinized
Capable
"Proficient" means having the ability to do something. The correct answer "capable" also means skilled or being able to do something. The other choices do not have similar definitions: "inauspicious" means unlucky or unfavorable; "vague" means unclear; "wealthy" means having lots of money; and "scrutinized" means closely watched.
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