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Example Question #1091 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IGNOBLE
Dishonorable
Flighty
Soft
Complete
Assertive
Dishonorable
"Ignoble" means dishonorable or of low character, so "dishonorable" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "ignoble": “assertive” means confident; “soft” means not hard; “complete,” when used as an adjective, means whole; and “flighty” means erratic or fickle.
Example Question #1092 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEMURE
Shy
Surprising
Free
Energetic
Rich
Shy
"Demure" means reserved or shy, so "shy" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "demure": “free” means enjoying liberty;“surprising” means unexpected; “energetic” means active or full of vigor; and "rich” means wealthy.
Example Question #1093 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EVENHANDED
Unfair
Biased
Unbiased
Truthful
Partial
Unbiased
While "unfair" and "unbiased" may look like similar answer choices, they are actually antonyms. Since "evenhanded" means impartial when judging, "unbiased" is its closest synonym amongst the answer choices, as it means fair—specifically, showing no preferences or inclinations towards or against something. So, the correct answer is "unbiased."
Example Question #1094 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TIGHTFISTED
Nebulous
Impecunious
Overt
Prodigal
Thrifty
Thrifty
"Tightfisted" is an adjective that has to do with money and specifically means avoiding spending money or miserly. Of the possible answer choices, three have to do with money: "thrifty," "prodigal," and "impecunious." Since "prodigal" means recklessly extravagant and "impecunious" means poor or lacking money, "thrifty," which means frugal, is the best choice.
Example Question #1095 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCURRILOUS
Serendipitous
Vulgar
Eloquent
Bashful
Tranquil
Vulgar
“Scurrilous” means foul-mouthed, vulgar, abusive, or wicked. For clarification, "bashful" means easily embarrassed; "eloquent" means speaking with clarity and style; "serendipitous" means fortunate; "tranquil" means peaceful or calm.
Example Question #1096 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEMURE
Arrogant
Bold
Implacable
Brave
Modest
Modest
“Demure” is an adjective used to describe someone who is shy or "modest." The answer choices “brave,” “bold,” and “arrogant” are all antonyms of the word “demure.” Implacable means pitiless or merciless.
Example Question #1097 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CANTANKEROUS
Grouchy
Intelligent
Dank
Wild
Brave
Grouchy
“Cantankerous” means bad-tempered. This means that the best possible answer choice is “grouchy,” as this also describes someone who is bad-tempered.
Example Question #1098 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DAFT
Wise
Ecstatic
Miserable
Forceful
Foolish
Foolish
A “daft” person is foolish. For clarification, "ecstatic" means very happy.
Example Question #1051 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CORDIAL
Meaningless
Redundant
Effervescent
Implacable
Amiable
Amiable
Someone who is “cordial” is very polite and friendly. "Amiable" means friendly or sociable, so it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "cordial." For clarification, "implacable" means relentless; "redundant" means rendered insignificant or useless; and "effervescent" means sparkling or energetic.
Example Question #308 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESTIVE
mollified
unruly
momentous
hurtful
weary
unruly
"Restive" means difficult to control, impatient, and unruly.
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