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Example Question #531 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EMPATHETIC
Crude
Intellectual
Defeated
Sympathetic
Unemotional
Sympathetic
While "sympathetic" and "empathetic" refer to slightly different traits, both concern the ability to understand or feel another person's emotions. "Intellectual" refers to the intellect or intelligence. "Defeated" and "victorious" are antonyms. "Unemotional" and "emotional" are also antonyms. "Crude" means simple, unrefined, or primitive.
Example Question #532 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPERTINENT
Friendly
Humble
Distraught
Rude
Lecherous
Rude
"Impertinent" means rude or insolent.
"Distraught" means upset, frantic or emotionally troubled.
"Friendly" means kind, sympathetic or acting as a friend does.
"Lecherous" means lustful, lewd, or crude in a sexual manner.
"Humble" means unpretentious, or meek and mild.
Example Question #533 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COQUETTISH
Persnickety
Crude
Repentant
Flirtatious
Churlish
Flirtatious
"Coquettish" means "flirtatious" or teasing in a friendly manner.
"Repentant" means feeling sorry or remorseful.
"Persnickety" means uptight, fussy or particular.
"Churlish" means rude, crude or uncivilized.
"Crude" means vulgar, coarse or lewd.
Example Question #534 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNRULY
Rebellious
Moral
Righteous
Upstanding
Law-abiding
Rebellious
"Unruly" and "rebellious" similarly mean going against the rules. The other choices are closely related in meaning to each other, each referring to rule abiding (whether societal or moral), but are opposite in meaning to "unruly."
Example Question #535 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHOLERIC
Perturbed
Joyful
Disturbed
Bored
Ill-tempered
Ill-tempered
"Choleric" and "ill-tempered" are synonymous adjectives describing someone's anger or irritability. "Perturbed" and "disturbed" are closely related but do not have meanings which are well aligned with the word "choleric." The other answer choices are not synonyms of "choleric" either.
Example Question #536 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRAISEWORTHY
Supreme
Vile
Commendable
Trustworthy
Immense
Commendable
"Praiseworthy" and "commendable" are synonyms. "Vile" means foul or disgusting. "Immense" means huge or massive. "Supreme" means of the highest rank and is not quite a synonym for "praiseworthy," although something "supreme" may also be deserving of praise. "Trustworthy" means able to be trusted.
Example Question #537 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NAIVE
Inexperienced
Sophisticated
Cosmopolitan
Incendiary
Worldly
Inexperienced
"Naïve" means inexperienced, innocent, or unsophisticated and is the opposite of sophisticated, worldly, and cosmopolitan. "Incendiary" means flammable or intended to cause a fire.
Example Question #538 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EQUABLE
Altruistic
Lethargic
Scatterbrained
Charitable
Calm
Calm
"Equable" means calm or even-tempered. "Scatterbrained" means disorganized or forgetful, and "charitable" and "altruistic" are both words that describe helping people in need. "Lethargic" means sluggish.
Example Question #539 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EGOCENTRIC
Noble
Honorable
Selfish
Xenophobic
Elusive
Selfish
"Egocentric" and "selfish" are synonyms referring to being self-centered. "Xenophobic" means fearing foreigners, and "elusive" means difficult to find or catch. "Honorable" and "ethical" are synonyms, as are "noble" and "aristocratic."
Example Question #540 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONFIDENT
Assured
Reticent
Noble
Unforthcoming
Secretive
Assured
To be "confident" is to be assured of oneself. "Noble" can mean aristocratic or honorable and righteous. "Secretive," "unforthcoming," "reticent," and "uncommunicative" are all synonyms.
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