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Example Question #1241 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEDULOUS
Infuriating
Indolent
Aggressive
Lazy
Hardworking
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 #442 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POTENT
Powerful
Thrifty
Frugal
Vivacious
Wholesome
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 #1242 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SACCHARINE
Inept
Resolute
Sweet
Illustrious
Iconic
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 #1243 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GREGARIOUS
Arrogant
Decadent
Oblivious
Outgoing
Stealthy
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 #1244 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUAVE
Sophisticated
Seditious
Superficial
Unnatural
Irresponsible
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 #1245 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABRASIVE
Abstruse
Stringent
Elementary
Harsh
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 #1246 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARSIMONIOUS
Cheap
Magnanimous
Malicious
Munificent
Benevolent
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 #1247 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BEWITCHING
Reckless
Iniquitous
Petulant
Enchanting
Suave
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 #1248 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACERBIC
Timid
Enterprising
Caustic
Resourceful
Reverent
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 #1249 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GLUM
Lugubrious
Supercilious
Insatiable
Serene
Haughty
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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