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Example Question #911 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
SMITTEN
afflicted
determined
romantic
inspired by
weary
afflicted
"Smitten" means attacked or afflicted by something, often a disease.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PENITENT
remarkable
archaic
frank
thoughtful
contrite
contrite
"Penitent" means remorseful, or contrite.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
APATHETIC
Patient
Indifferent
Successful
Redundant
Idle
Indifferent
"Apathetic" means showing no interest or enthusiasm, or indifferent.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GLUM
Enthusiastic
Professional
Gloomy
Prudent
Sticky
Gloomy
"Glum" means gloomy. None of the other answers have any relation to "glum." "Enthusiastic" means showing interest or enjoyment. "Prudent" means careful or cautious. "Professional" describes a person who is an expert in some field. "Sticky" means adhesive or humid and muggy.
Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NONPLUSSED
Genuine
Bewildered
Monumental
Stingy
Undercover
Bewildered
"Nonplussed" means bewildered or perplexed. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "nonplussed": "genuine" means authentic or earnest; "stingy" means frugal; "monumental" means of great importance or very large; and "undercover" means keeping one's identity a secret while working for a group or organization such as the police.
Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ABJECT
Feminine
New
Rusty
Watchful
Hopeless
Hopeless
"Abject" means miserable or utterly hopeless, so "hopeless" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "abject": "rusty" means out of practice or covered in rust; "new" means novel; "feminine" means womanly; and "watchful" means alert.
Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SULLEN
Cheerful
Gloomy
Peaceful
Fluid
Optimisitc
Gloomy
"Sullen" means gloomy or depressed, so "gloomy," an adjective that means murky or glum, is the correct answer. "Cheerful" is an antonym of "sullen"; it means extremely happy or joyful. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "sullen": "peaceful" means calm or tranquil; "optimistic" means hopeful or having a positive attitude; and "fluid" means free-flowing, or effortless.
Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
ARDENT
Impulsive
Enthusiastic
Barren
Sincere
Aquatic
Enthusiastic
"Ardent" means enthusiastic or passionate towards some cause. "Aquatic" refers to water and its characteristics. "Barren" means lifeless or unable to produce crops. "Sincere" means honest or without deceit. "Impulsive" means sudden and without thought or planning.
Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
KEEN
Contentious
Despicable
Confused
Indecisive
Eager
Eager
"Keen" means to be eager or excited for something. "Confused" means incapable of thinking straight or clearly. "Despicable" means being hated. "Contentious" means argumentative or quarrelsome. "Indecisive" means incapable of deciding issues in a timely manner.
Example Question #922 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ACRID
Chemical
Acidic
Bitter
Unusual
Happy
Bitter
"Acrid" means biting or bitter. Therefore, "bitter" is the best synonym.
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