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Example Question #1131 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PETULANT
Bloated
Pugnacious
Dangerous
Patient
Irritable
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 #1132 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOGMATIC
Troubling
Insistent
Tight-laced
Neutral
Playful
Insistent
Dogmatic means defining principles as incontrovertibly true, or being very insistent about their value.
Example Question #1133 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LACONIC
Concise
Cylindrical
Formulaic
Lazy
Insane
Concise
Laconic means using few words, or concise.
Example Question #1134 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LENIENT
Secret
Energetic
Forgiving
Forward-thinking
Antique
Forgiving
Lenient means permissive, merciful, or forgiving.
Example Question #1135 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPULSIVE
Generous
Sentimental
Pallid
Rash
Showy
Rash
Impulsive and rash are both adjectives that describe sudden actions based on emotion rather than on long-term consequences.
Example Question #1095 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SURREPTITIOUS
Stealthy
Thrifty
Excessive
Idealistic
Unremarkable
Stealthy
Surreptitious means stealthy or secret.
Example Question #1096 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISTINGUISHED
Upset
Controlled
Cheerful
Famous
Downtrodden
Famous
Distinguished means successful, authoritative, or famous.
Example Question #1136 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTEMPTIBLE
Hateful
Capital
Damaged
Gracious
Enshrined
Hateful
Contemptible means deserving contempt, despicable, or hateful.
Example Question #1098 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BELLIGERENT
Elegant
Melodious
Resonant
Treasonous
Hostile
Hostile
Someone who is belligerent is hostile.
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