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Example Question #221 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RETICENT
Amorous
Introverted
Contrite
Immoral
Decorous
Introverted
"Reticent" means shy, withdrawn, quiet, or "introverted." "Amorous" means loving (often in a very apparent way), and "immoral" is an antonym for "moral." "Decorous" means polite and proper, while "contrite" means penitent.
Example Question #972 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BALEFUL
Germane
Auspicious
Hostile
Quarrelsome
Aubergine
Hostile
"Baleful" can mean "hostile," harmful, or threatening and often describe's a person's expression or intentions. "Germane" is a synonym for "relevant." "Auspicious" means fortunate, propitious. "Aubergine" is a shade of purple (and synonymous with eggplant in British English). "Quarrelsome" has the same meaning as bickering.
Example Question #973 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONCUPISCENT
Munificent
Greedy
Lustful
Latitudinarian
Bashful
Lustful
"Concupiscent" means desirous and "lustful." "Greedy" is a synonym for "avaricious," and "latitudinarian" is a synonym for "tolerant" and all-encompassing, particularly in a religious context. "Munificent" means generous.
Example Question #974 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADDLED
Maudlin
Reproachful
Spurious
Frenzied
Baffled
Baffled
"Addled" is another word for baffled or confused. To be "reproachful" is to be disapproving. "Spurious" means false or apocryphal. "Frenzied" is a synonym for "frantic," and "maudlin" is a synonym for "saccharine" or sentimental.
Example Question #975 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JOCUND
Sniveling
Sonorous
Rotund
Jovial
Fertile
Jovial
"Jocund" means "jovial," cheerful, or merry. Don't confuse this with "fecund," which means fertile, or "orotund," which means sonorous. "Rotund" is another word for plump or robust. To "snivel" is to cry and whine.
Example Question #976 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SAUCY
Opulent
Chicanery
Lachrymose
Cheeky
Ostentatious
Cheeky
"Saucy" means "cheeky," bold, or irreverent. "Lachrymose" is another word for tearful or maudlin. "Chicanery" means trickery and is a noun, not an adjective. "Ostentatious" means showy, while "opulent" means wealthy and luxurious.
Example Question #977 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCREDULOUS
Incongruous
Vulnerable
Disbelieving
Dappled
Gullible
Disbelieving
"Incredulous" means skeptical or "disbelieving." This is the opposite of "gullible," which means overly trusting. Something "incongruous" doesn't fit or match, and something "dappled" is marked with large and usually lovely spots. "Vulnerable" means defenseless, helpless, and weak.
Example Question #978 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GLOWERING
Clangorously
Forthright
Sullen
Kinetic
Victorious
Sullen
To be "glowering" is to be scowling, angry, or sullen. "Frank" is a synonym of forthright. "Victorious" is a synonym of triumphant. "Clangorous" means loud and raucous. "Kinetic" means moving or having to do with movement.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
BELLICOSE
secret
aggressive
tired
naughty
obscure
aggressive
"Bellicose" means demonstrating willingness to fight, aggressive.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CORRUPT
rough
moldy
mixed
secretive
dishonest
dishonest
"Corrupt" means lacking in integrity, or dishonest.
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