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Example Question #961 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLUSTERED
Discombobulated
Thoughtful
Logical
Clearheaded
Alert
Discombobulated
"Flustered" and "discombobulated" are synonymous; they refer to someone who is frustrated with a situation. The other words do not come close to being synonyms. In fact, "thoughtful," "logical," "alert," and "clearheaded" are actually all somewhat related to each other. The one word that really stands out is "discombobulated."
Example Question #962 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LEERY
Cautious
Affable
Munificent
Congenial
Magnanimous
Cautious
"Leery" means cautious and wary. "Affable" means friendly or amiable. "Magnanimous" is a synonym for generous, as is "munificent." "Congenial" means personable, hospitable, and genial.
Example Question #963 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RASH
Reckless
Iconic
Cheerful
Direct
Aggressive
Reckless
"Rash" means hasty and reckless. "Direct" and "indirect" are antonyms, as are "cheerful" and "unhappy." "Iconic" means classic. "Aggressive" means antagonistic and hostile.
Example Question #964 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISTRAUGHT
Dismal
Grim
Distressed
Bewildered
Bashful
Distressed
"Distraught" means distressed and upset. "Bashful" means shy, and "bewildered" means confused or confounded. "Dismal" means glum and dreary, and "grim" means dark, stern, or dire, depending on context.
Example Question #965 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARDENT
Zealous
Parochial
Eminent
Illustrious
Avid
Zealous
"Ardent" means fervid, passionate, or zealous. "Parochial" and "provincial" are synonyms, as are "eminent" and "illustrious." "Avid" means keen and eager.
Example Question #966 : Synonyms
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
HOSTILE
Skeptical
Euphoric
Inimical
Livid
Envious
Inimical
"Hostile" and "inimical" are synonyms. "Envious" means jealous, "skeptical" means dubious, and "euphoric" means ecstatic. "Livid" means extremely angry.
Example Question #967 : Synonyms
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
CONFOUNDED
Acerbic
Abrasive
Supercilious
Bewildered
Superficial
Bewildered
"Confounded" means "bewildered" or puzzled. "Abrasive" means harsh or rough. "Superficial" means shallow, and "supercilious" means haughty or arrogant. "Acerbic" and "caustic" are synonyms.
Example Question #968 : Synonyms
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
EBULLIENT
Deleterious
Exuberant
Decadent
Imminent
Forbidding
Exuberant
"Ebullient" and "exuberant" both mean very happy and cheerful. "Imminent" means upcoming or impending. "Deleterious" mean harmful, and "decadent" means dissolute or morally degenerate. "Forbidding" means grim or unwelcoming.
Example Question #969 : Synonyms
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
SLEEPY
Bashful
Sugary
Convincing
Somnolent
Lascivious
Somnolent
"Somnolent" is another word for "sleepy." "Sugary" means sweet, and "lascivious" means lecherous, lustful. "Bashful" is another word for shy, and "convincing" means persuasive.
Example Question #970 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HISTRIONIC
Recondite
Insipid
Capacious
Theatrical
Inane
Theatrical
The adjective "histrionic" is used to describe someone who is overly dramatic or theatrical. Additionally, "recondite" means (of knowledge) known by only a few people, arcane and esoteric; "insipid" means tasteless, lacking flavor or character; "capacious" means roomy, spacious, voluminous; "inane" means pointless and stupid, meaningless.