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Example Question #1231 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STINGY
Miserly
Ambiguous
Equivocal
Fervid
Ardent
Miserly
"Stingy" and "miserly" are synonyms that mean cheap. "Fervid" and "ardent" both mean impassioned. "Equivocal" means ambiguous or unclear.
Example Question #1232 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STRINGENT
Strict
Tenacious
Bountiful
Merciful
Loquacious
Strict
"Stringent" means "strict" and firm. "Tenacious" means determined and persistent. "Bountiful" means plentiful and abundant. "Loquacious" means talkative, and "merciful" means compassionate and forgiving.
Example Question #1233 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESOLUTE
Purposeful
Pugnacious
Irascible
Combative
Avaricious
Purposeful
"Resolute" means determined and "purposeful." "Avaricious" means greedy, and "irascible" means irritable. "Combative" and "pugnacious" are synonyms meaning aggressive and ready to fight.
Example Question #1234 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ILLUSTRIOUS
Frivolous
Flippant
Inconsequential
Distinguished
Meaningful
Distinguished
"Illustrious," "distinguished," and "eminent" are all synonyms. "Meaningful" means significant and consequential. This is an antonym of "inconsequential." "Flippant" and "frivolous" are synonyms.
Example Question #1235 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEDITIOUS
Maudlin
Subversive
Diligent
Assiduous
Saccharine
Subversive
"Seditious" means troublemaking or subversive. "Saccharine" means too sweet and sentimental, and "maudlin" similarly means tearfully and excessively sentimental. "Assiduous," "diligent," and "sedulous" are all synonyms for hardworking.
Example Question #1236 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPERTINENT
Insolent
Saccharine
Depraved
Prophetic
Impartial
Insolent
"Impertinent" and "insolent" are synonyms. "Saccharine" means overly sweet or sentimental. "Depraved" means corrupt or morally degenerate. "Impartial" and "unbiased" are synonyms, as are "prophetic" and "farsighted."
Example Question #1237 : Synonyms
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
HAUGHTY
Fervid
Supercilious
Equitable
Boisterous
Obstreperous
Supercilious
"Haughty" means conceited, arrogant, and "supercilious." "Fervid" means ardent and impassioned. "Equitable" is another word for fair or just. "Obstreperous" and "boisterous" both mean rambunctious.
Example Question #1238 : Synonyms
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
ASSIDUOUS
Ravenous
Belligerent
Pugnacious
Hardworking
Satiable
Hardworking
"Assiduous," sedulous, and diligent all mean "hardworking." "Ravenous" means very hungry, insatiable. This is an antonym for "satiable," or easily sated. "Pugnacious" and "belligerent" are both words that mean aggressive and combative.
Example Question #1239 : Synonyms
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
SUPERFICIAL
Articulate
Penurious
Stingy
Shallow
Avaricious
Shallow
"Superficial" is another word for "shallow." "Penurious" means extremely poor, and "stingy" means miserly or cheap. "Articulate" is another word for well spoken or eloquent. "Avaricious" means greedy.
Example Question #1240 : Synonyms
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
SLOTHFUL
Indolent
Astute
Merciful
Pristine
Sedulous
Indolent
"Slothful" and "indolent" are both synonyms for lazy. This is an antonym for "sedulous," or hardworking. "Astute" means shrewd or clever. "Merciful" means compassionate and forgiving, and "pristine" means spotlessly clean.
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