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Example Question #1241 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEDULOUS
Hardworking
Aggressive
Indolent
Lazy
Infuriating
Hardworking
"Sedulous," like diligent, is a word that means "hardworking." "Indolent" is an antonym that means lazy. "Aggressive" and "antagonistic" are synonyms. "Infuriating" means maddening.
Example Question #1242 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POTENT
Vivacious
Frugal
Wholesome
Powerful
Thrifty
Powerful
"Potent" means "powerful" and strong. "Vivacious" means lively and animated. "Wholesome" means healthy or morally upright, depending on the context. "Frugal" and "thrifty" are synonyms that mean economical.
Example Question #1243 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SACCHARINE
Inept
Resolute
Illustrious
Iconic
Sweet
Sweet
"Saccharine" means overly sweet and sentimental. "Illustrious" means distinguished and eminent. "Iconic" is a synonym for classic, and "resolute" is a synonym for determined and steadfast. "Inept" means incompetent.
Example Question #1244 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GREGARIOUS
Decadent
Arrogant
Oblivious
Stealthy
Outgoing
Outgoing
"Gregarious" means "outgoing" and sociable. "Decadent" means dissolute, and "arrogant" means conceited or haughty. "Oblivious" means clueless. "Stealthy" is a synonym for surreptitious.
Example Question #1245 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUAVE
Irresponsible
Superficial
Seditious
Sophisticated
Unnatural
Sophisticated
"Suave" means charming or sophisticated. "Superficial" means shallow or ostensible. "Seditious" means rabble-rousing or subversive. "Irresponsible" and "responsible" are antonyms, as are "natural" and "unnatural."
Example Question #1246 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABRASIVE
Harsh
Elementary
Stringent
Abstruse
Strict
Harsh
"Abrasive" means "harsh," corrosive, or caustic. "Stringent" and "strict" are synonyms. "Elementary" means basic or fundamental. "Abstruse," a near antonym means obscure and arcane.
Example Question #1247 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARSIMONIOUS
Magnanimous
Benevolent
Munificent
Cheap
Malicious
Cheap
"Parsimonious" means cheap or stingy. It's the opposite of "munificent" and "magnanimous," which both mean generous. "Benevolent" and "malicious" are antonyms.
Example Question #1248 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BEWITCHING
Reckless
Suave
Petulant
Enchanting
Iniquitous
Enchanting
"Bewitching" and "enchanting" mean captivating, charming. "Suave" means debonair, sophisticated. "Iniquitous" is a synonym for evil. "Reckless" means irresponsible and risky. "Petulant" means peevish or irritable.
Example Question #1249 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACERBIC
Timid
Reverent
Enterprising
Caustic
Resourceful
Caustic
"Acerbic" means sharp, cutting, or "caustic" and often describes remarks. "Resourceful" is a synonym for enterprising, and "timid" means meek and shy. "Reverent" means worshipful.
Example Question #1250 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GLUM
Serene
Insatiable
Haughty
Lugubrious
Supercilious
Lugubrious
"Lugubrious" means morose or "glum." "Haughty" and "supercilious" both mean arrogant and conceited. "Insatiable" means ravenous, very hungry. "Serene" means calm and tranquil.
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