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Example Question #332 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CANTANKEROUS
Economical
Assertive
Condescending
Querulous
Aspiring
Querulous
Since "cantankerous" means "bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative," we're looking for another adjective that means "bad-tempered." While "condescending" may sound like a potentially correct answer, "condescending" actually means "having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority." Since "condescending" doesn't mean "bad-tempered," it can't be the right answer. "Querulous," however, means "complaining in a petulant or whining manner," and because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "cantankerous," it is the correct answer.
Example Question #1881 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BELLIGERENT
Placid
Confrontational
Assertive
Belie
Amicable
Confrontational
"Belligerent" is an adjective meaning "angry and aggressive; feeling or showing readiness to fight," so we should pick out another word that means "aggressive." While "assertive" and "confrontational" might both look like potentially correct answers, "confrontational" is the better answer. This is because "assertive" means "confident in behavior in style," and is thus not a synonym of "belligerent," while "confrontational" means "tending to deal with situations in an aggressive way; hostile or argumentative," which is synonymous with "belligerent."
Example Question #1086 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBDURATE
Placid
Affluent
Submissive
Docile
Adamant
Adamant
"Obdurate" is used to describe someone that is stubborn or headstrong. Adamant is a synonym of Obdurate. Submissive and Docile are antonyms of Obdurate because they describe someone that is easy to control. Affluent means wealthy and Placid means calm and tranquil. Both of these words have no relation to Obdurate.
Example Question #1087 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRUDENT
Well-known
Grandiose
Careful
Rash
Reckless
Careful
"Prudent" means to be careful, so that would be the synonym. Rash and Reckless have the opposite meaning of prudent. Grandiose describes something or someone that is overly showy. Well-known describes something or someone that known my many people. These last two words have no relationship to Prudent in this instance.
Example Question #1088 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BOISTEROUS
Loud
Calm
Subdued
Commodious
Deft
Loud
"Boisterous" means to be loud and unrestrained. Subdued and Quiet have the opposite meaning of Boisterous. Commodious means to be roomy, and Deft means to be skilled. These two words have no relation to the Boisterous.
Example Question #1081 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PETULANT
Irritable
Dangerous
Patient
Pugnacious
Bloated
Irritable
"Petulant" describes someone that is easily irritated, so Irritable would be the correct answer. Patient is the opposite of Petulant. Bloated means something or someone is swollen. Dangerous describes something or someone that can cause harm, and Pugnacious means belligerent or warlike. These last three words have no relation to Petulant in this context.
Example Question #1082 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HEARTY
Petulant
Cheerful
Rash
New
Independent
Cheerful
Hearty means heartful, or loud and cheerful.
Example Question #1091 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOGMATIC
Insistent
Troubling
Playful
Tight-laced
Neutral
Insistent
Dogmatic means defining principles as incontrovertibly true, or being very insistent about their value.
Example Question #1092 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LACONIC
Lazy
Insane
Concise
Formulaic
Cylindrical
Concise
Laconic means using few words, or concise.
Example Question #1093 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LENIENT
Secret
Energetic
Forward-thinking
Forgiving
Antique
Forgiving
Lenient means permissive, merciful, or forgiving.
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