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Example Question #331 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MELANCHOLIC
Persistent
Saddened
Contrary
Harmonious
Saddened
The word "melancholic" means saddened or depressed. The best choice is "saddened" because it is a part of the definition of "melancholy." Considering the other choices, "harmonious" means peaceful, "contrary" means opposite, and "persistent" means tenacious or lasting.
Example Question #332 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EBULLIENT
Pallid
Common
Exuberant
Lethargic
Exuberant
An "ebullient" individual is wildly energetic or enthusiastic about something. Since "exuberance" is a word that means great excitement and eagerness to do something, "exuberant" is our synonym in this case. "Common," which is synonymous with ordinary, and "lethargic," which means tired or apathetic, are incorrect choices. "Pallid" means pale and is usually used to describe someone's appearance; for example, you likely appeared pallid the last time you were sick.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SEDATE
simplistic
medicinal
calm
entertaining
calm
When someone is "sedate," he or she is in a state of existence that is like "sitting." The word actually comes from the Latin for chair or to sit. A "sedentary" life style is one that does not get much physical activity. Often, when used as an adjective, "sedate" means calm or unbothered. A sedate person is quite different from an anxious one. Thus, the best option is "calm." A "sedate" situation might be simple, but it certainly is not fair to presume that it would be "simplistic," which indicates that something is too simplified.
Example Question #333 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACRID
Sweet
Fanciful
Incidental
Definite
Bitter
Bitter
"Acrid" is an adjective that can mean either "having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell" or "angry and bitter." While "sweet" can also describe the taste of something, it has positive connotations and does not mean the same thing as "acrid," so it cannot be the correct answer. "Bitter," however, can men "having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet" or "angry, hurt, or resentful because of one's bad experiences or a sense of unjust treatment." Because the meanings of "acrid" and "bitter" are synonymous on multiple levels, "bitter" is the best answer choice.
Example Question #81 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
AGHAST
Mesmerized
Seduced
Bored
Enthralled
Horrified
Horrified
"Aghast" is an adjective that means shocked or horrified. For example, one might write, "They were aghast when they heard the news of the deadly train crash."
Example Question #82 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
Petty
Reluctant
Example Question #83 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AGHAST
Interested
Depressed
Fulfilled
Shocked
Shocked
"Aghast" is defined as struck with terror, amazement, or horror, so "shocked" is the best match.
Example Question #334 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DISGRUNTLED
Groaning
Stressed
Dissatisfied
Untidy
Disgusted
Dissatisfied
"Disgruntled" means dissatisfied or unhappy. Thus, "disgruntled" is closest in meaning to "dissatisfied."
Example Question #335 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EXUBERANT
Unyielding
Excessive
Unforgettable
Excited
Distracting
Excited
"Exuberant" is an adjective that means having a lot of energy or excited about something, so "excited" is the correct answer.
Example Question #85 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
AGHAST
Uncomfortable
Miserable
Shocked
Acceptable
Implore
Shocked
"Aghast" means taken by surprise or shocked. To further help you, "implore" means to beg or urge; "miserable" means very sad; "acceptable" means good enough.
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