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Example Question #1883 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PETULANT
Patient
Irritable
Dangerous
Bloated
Pugnacious
Irritable
"Petulant" describes someone that is easily irritated, so Irritable would be the correct answer. Patient is the opposite of Petulant. Bloated means something or someone is swollen. Dangerous describes something or someone that can cause harm, and Pugnacious means belligerent or warlike. These last three words have no relation to Petulant in this context.
Example Question #111 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HEARTY
Rash
Cheerful
Petulant
Independent
New
Cheerful
Hearty means heartful, or loud and cheerful.
Example Question #341 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOGMATIC
Neutral
Playful
Insistent
Tight-laced
Troubling
Insistent
Dogmatic means defining principles as incontrovertibly true, or being very insistent about their value.
Example Question #342 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LACONIC
Concise
Insane
Lazy
Cylindrical
Formulaic
Concise
Laconic means using few words, or concise.
Example Question #343 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LENIENT
Forward-thinking
Secret
Forgiving
Energetic
Antique
Forgiving
Lenient means permissive, merciful, or forgiving.
Example Question #344 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPULSIVE
Sentimental
Showy
Pallid
Rash
Generous
Rash
Impulsive and rash are both adjectives that describe sudden actions based on emotion rather than on long-term consequences.
Example Question #345 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SURREPTITIOUS
Stealthy
Idealistic
Thrifty
Unremarkable
Excessive
Stealthy
Surreptitious means stealthy or secret.
Example Question #346 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISTINGUISHED
Famous
Upset
Downtrodden
Controlled
Cheerful
Famous
Distinguished means successful, authoritative, or famous.
Example Question #347 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTEMPTIBLE
Gracious
Capital
Hateful
Damaged
Enshrined
Hateful
Contemptible means deserving contempt, despicable, or hateful.
Example Question #348 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BELLIGERENT
Elegant
Hostile
Melodious
Treasonous
Resonant
Hostile
Someone who is belligerent is hostile.
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