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Example Question #511 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADVENTUROUS
Wrathful
Imminent
Innate
Contradictory
Intrepid
Intrepid
"Adventurous" and "intrepid" both mean daring, bold, and fearless. "Imminent" means about to happen, inevitable. "Wrathful" means full of rage. "Innate" means inborn or inherent. "Contradictory" means in disagreement with something else.
Example Question #512 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTEMPLATIVE
Damaged
Hasty
Scarce
Ironic
Thoughtful
Thoughtful
"Contemplative" means thoughtful or reflective. "Hasty" means rushed or too quick. "Scarce" means not plentiful enough, insufficient in quantity. A synonym for "ironic" is sarcastic or sardonic. A synonym for "damaged" is "harmed."
Example Question #513 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRUDENT
Arbitrary
Rash
Easy
Mad
Careful
Careful
"Prudent" means wise, sensible, and cautious. "Mad" can mean either angry or crazy, depending on the concept. The antonym of easy is "difficult." "Arbitrary" means based on random or personal choice rather than a specific set of rules. "Rash," when used as an adjective, means hasty and reckless.
Example Question #514 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEVIOUS
Childlike
Deceptive
Stormy
Skillful
Even-tempered
Deceptive
Someone who is "devious" is deceptive, underhanded, or sly. A synonym for "childlike" is "innocent," and a synonym for "even-tempered" is serene. "Skillful" and "deft" are synonyms, and "stormy" and "tempestuous" are synonyms.
Example Question #515 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JUSTIFIED
Illegal
Righteous
Surprised
Indignant
Holy
Righteous
Someone who is "justified" in his/her behavior is righteous or morally correct. "Surprised" means shocked, showing surprised. "Indignant" means angry or annoyed at unfairness. "Holy" and "evil" are antonyms, as are "illegal" and "legal."
Example Question #521 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ISOLATED
Humorous
Solitary
Judgmental
Costly
Chivalrous
Solitary
"Isolated" and "solitary" both mean alone and far away from others. "Humorous" means funny, chivalrous means knightly or noble, and "judgmental" means critical. "Costly" is another word for expensive.
Example Question #522 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABRASIVE
Dishonest
Quizzical
Impoverished
Loving
Grating
Grating
"Abrasive" means grating or rough and is often used to describe people, sounds, and surfaces such as sandpaper. "Quizzical" is another word for puzzled. "Dishonest" is the antonym of "honest," "loving" is the antonym of "hating," and "impoverished" means poor.
Example Question #523 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ECCENTRIC
Strange
Tough
Ruddy
Oval
Scornful
Strange
"Eccentric" means slightly strange and unconventional, unusual. "Ruddy" means red, oval is a rounded oblong shape, and scornful means contemptuous. "Tough" means durable, strong, or sturdy, depending on context.
Example Question #524 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MANLY
Brave
Systematic
Masculine
Cowardly
Awful
Masculine
"Masculine" and "manly" are synonyms. "Brave" means courageous, "cowardly" means faint-heartedly, and "awful" means terrible. Something "systematic" is organized, methodical, or closely following a plan or system.
Example Question #525 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRUDENT
Wise
Rosy
Reckless
Smoggy
Knotty
Wise
Someone who is "prudent" shows wisdom and good judgment. Someone who is "reckless" takes risks and lacks caution. Something "knotty" (such as a problem) is difficult to entangle. "Rosy" means red or rose-colored, and smoggy describes polluted gray fog.
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