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Example Question #341 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOGMATIC
Playful
Insistent
Troubling
Neutral
Tight-laced
Insistent
Dogmatic means defining principles as incontrovertibly true, or being very insistent about their value.
Example Question #342 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LACONIC
Lazy
Formulaic
Insane
Cylindrical
Concise
Concise
Laconic means using few words, or concise.
Example Question #343 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LENIENT
Antique
Energetic
Forgiving
Secret
Forward-thinking
Forgiving
Lenient means permissive, merciful, or forgiving.
Example Question #344 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPULSIVE
Generous
Showy
Pallid
Rash
Sentimental
Rash
Impulsive and rash are both adjectives that describe sudden actions based on emotion rather than on long-term consequences.
Example Question #345 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SURREPTITIOUS
Excessive
Stealthy
Idealistic
Unremarkable
Thrifty
Stealthy
Surreptitious means stealthy or secret.
Example Question #346 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISTINGUISHED
Controlled
Cheerful
Downtrodden
Upset
Famous
Famous
Distinguished means successful, authoritative, or famous.
Example Question #347 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTEMPTIBLE
Enshrined
Gracious
Hateful
Capital
Damaged
Hateful
Contemptible means deserving contempt, despicable, or hateful.
Example Question #348 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BELLIGERENT
Elegant
Resonant
Hostile
Melodious
Treasonous
Hostile
Someone who is belligerent is hostile.
Example Question #121 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEFT
Stupid
Hard of hearing
Bereft
Skillful
Left
Skillful
Someone who is "deft" is skilled, capable, or talented. (It usually refers to an action taken with the hands: "a deft carpenter").
Example Question #349 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLAMBOYANT
Exuberant
Rapid
Pale
Thrifty
Headstrong
Exuberant
Flamboyant means attracting attention because of exuberance.
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