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Example Questions
Example Question #1089 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PETULANT
Dangerous
Irritable
Patient
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 #1132 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HEARTY
Independent
Cheerful
New
Petulant
Rash
Cheerful
Hearty means heartful, or loud and cheerful.
Example Question #1091 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOGMATIC
Insistent
Playful
Troubling
Neutral
Tight-laced
Insistent
Dogmatic means defining principles as incontrovertibly true, or being very insistent about their value.
Example Question #1134 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LACONIC
Lazy
Insane
Cylindrical
Formulaic
Concise
Concise
Laconic means using few words, or concise.
Example Question #1092 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LENIENT
Antique
Secret
Forward-thinking
Forgiving
Energetic
Forgiving
Lenient means permissive, merciful, or forgiving.
Example Question #1093 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPULSIVE
Generous
Sentimental
Rash
Showy
Pallid
Rash
Impulsive and rash are both adjectives that describe sudden actions based on emotion rather than on long-term consequences.
Example Question #1094 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SURREPTITIOUS
Idealistic
Stealthy
Excessive
Thrifty
Unremarkable
Stealthy
Surreptitious means stealthy or secret.
Example Question #1095 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISTINGUISHED
Controlled
Famous
Cheerful
Downtrodden
Upset
Famous
Distinguished means successful, authoritative, or famous.
Example Question #1096 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTEMPTIBLE
Gracious
Damaged
Enshrined
Hateful
Capital
Hateful
Contemptible means deserving contempt, despicable, or hateful.
Example Question #1140 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BELLIGERENT
Melodious
Resonant
Hostile
Treasonous
Elegant
Hostile
Someone who is belligerent is hostile.
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