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Example Question #1231 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STINGY
Equivocal
Miserly
Ardent
Fervid
Ambiguous
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
Merciful
Bountiful
Strict
Tenacious
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
Irascible
Purposeful
Combative
Avaricious
Pugnacious
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
Meaningful
Flippant
Distinguished
Inconsequential
Frivolous
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
Diligent
Maudlin
Saccharine
Subversive
Assiduous
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
Depraved
Impartial
Saccharine
Prophetic
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
Equitable
Obstreperous
Boisterous
Supercilious
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
Satiable
Pugnacious
Ravenous
Belligerent
Hardworking
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
Avaricious
Penurious
Shallow
Stingy
Articulate
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
Astute
Indolent
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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