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Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
DESPONDENT
old-fashioned
rude
malleable
crestfallen
patriarchal
crestfallen
"Despondent" means in low spirits, or crestfallen.
Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms
Morose
Stubborn
Sullen
Careful
Flexible
Obdurate
Sullen
"Morose" means sullen or gloomy. Obdurate and stubborn are synonyms.
Example Question #911 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
EUPHORIC
corrupt
trivial
nicely phrased
foolhardy
elated
elated
"Euphoric" means extremely happy, or elated.
Example Question #911 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
DISAFFECTED
untouched
resourceful
frustrated
spirited
caring
frustrated
"Disaffected" means dissatisfied or frustrated with the people in power.
Example Question #911 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
SMITTEN
afflicted
determined
inspired by
romantic
weary
afflicted
"Smitten" means attacked or afflicted by something, often a disease.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PENITENT
thoughtful
frank
remarkable
contrite
archaic
contrite
"Penitent" means remorseful, or contrite.
Example Question #912 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
APATHETIC
Idle
Indifferent
Patient
Successful
Redundant
Indifferent
"Apathetic" means showing no interest or enthusiasm, or indifferent.
Example Question #912 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GLUM
Professional
Sticky
Enthusiastic
Gloomy
Prudent
Gloomy
"Glum" means gloomy. None of the other answers have any relation to "glum." "Enthusiastic" means showing interest or enjoyment. "Prudent" means careful or cautious. "Professional" describes a person who is an expert in some field. "Sticky" means adhesive or humid and muggy.
Example Question #913 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NONPLUSSED
Monumental
Undercover
Stingy
Genuine
Bewildered
Bewildered
"Nonplussed" means bewildered or perplexed. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "nonplussed": "genuine" means authentic or earnest; "stingy" means frugal; "monumental" means of great importance or very large; and "undercover" means keeping one's identity a secret while working for a group or organization such as the police.
Example Question #914 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ABJECT
New
Hopeless
Feminine
Watchful
Rusty
Hopeless
"Abject" means miserable or utterly hopeless, so "hopeless" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "abject": "rusty" means out of practice or covered in rust; "new" means novel; "feminine" means womanly; and "watchful" means alert.
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