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Example Question #1211 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESILIENT
Elevated
Efficacious
Conservative
Enervated
Strong
Strong
"Resilient" means strong, tough, or hardy. This is an antonym of "enervated," or weak. "Efficacious" means efficient, and "elevated" means literally or figuratively raised to a higher level. "Conservative" and "liberal" are antonyms.
Example Question #1212 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUGNACIOUS
Sardonic
Combative
Appeasing
Mollifying
Adroit
Combative
"Pugnacious" means combative, aggressive, and eager to fight. This is an antonym of both "mollifying" and "appeasing," which mean attempting to soothe or placate. "Sardonic" means sarcastic, and "adroit" means skillful and adept.
Example Question #1213 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBSTREPEROUS
Plausible
Effervescent
Equitable
Eager
Rambunctious
Rambunctious
"Obstreperous" means rambunctious and rowdy. "Effervescent" means bubbly, and "equitable" means fair and just. "Eager" means enthusiastic, and "plausible" means credible.
Example Question #1214 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JUST
Knowledgeable
Equitable
Affable
Vivacious
Fanatical
Equitable
"Just" means equitable, fair, and impartial. "Affable" means friendly and amiable. "Vivacious" and "lively" are synonyms, as are "militant" and "fanatical."
Example Question #1215 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVARICIOUS
Earnest
Charismatic
Listless
Greedy
Exuberant
Greedy
"Avaricious" means greedy and acquisitive. "Charismatic" means charming or fascinating. "Earnest" means sincere and candid, and "listless" means exhausted. "Exuberant" and "ebullient" are synonyms.
Example Question #1216 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IRASCIBLE
Irritable
Intolerable
Gleeful
Diffident
Discreet
Irritable
"Irascible" and "irritable" both mean short-tempered and cranky. "Gleeful" means delighted, and "confident" means self-assured. "Intolerable" means unbearable. "Discreet" means inconspicuous. "Diffident" means shy.
Example Question #1217 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONGENIAL
Obstreperous
Decadent
Despicable
Dissolute
Personable
Personable
"Congenial" means "personable" and hospital. "Despicable" means loathsome, contemptible. "Obstreperous" means boisterous. "Decadent" and "dissolute" are synonyms.
Example Question #1218 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FERVID
Impassioned
Furtive
Furious
Oblivious
Clueless
Impassioned
"Fervid," "fervent," and "impassioned" are all synonyms. "Clueless" and "oblivious" are synonyms. "Furious" means very angry. "Furtive" means secretive or surreptitious.
Example Question #1219 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVID
Surreptitious
Keen
Equable
Adequate
Nutty
Keen
"Avid" means eager and "keen." "Nutty" means peculiar, insane. "Surreptitious" means furtive, secretive. "Equable" means calm and even-tempered. "Adequate" means acceptable and sufficient.
Example Question #1220 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROFLIGATE
Spendthrift
Ludicrous
Distraught
Bizarre
Ardent
Spendthrift
"Profligate" and "spendthrift" both describe people who spend too much money. "Distraught" means distressed, and "ludicrous" means ridiculous or absurd. "Bizarre" means strange and peculiar. "Ardent" means fervent or zealous.
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