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Example Question #866 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
DESPONDENT
patriarchal
crestfallen
malleable
old-fashioned
rude
crestfallen
"Despondent" means in low spirits, or crestfallen.
Example Question #867 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms
Morose
Sullen
Stubborn
Careful
Flexible
Obdurate
Sullen
"Morose" means sullen or gloomy. Obdurate and stubborn are synonyms.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
EUPHORIC
corrupt
foolhardy
nicely phrased
trivial
elated
elated
"Euphoric" means extremely happy, or elated.
Example Question #872 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
DISAFFECTED
caring
spirited
untouched
resourceful
frustrated
frustrated
"Disaffected" means dissatisfied or frustrated with the people in power.
Example Question #873 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
SMITTEN
weary
inspired by
romantic
afflicted
determined
afflicted
"Smitten" means attacked or afflicted by something, often a disease.
Example Question #874 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PENITENT
contrite
remarkable
frank
archaic
thoughtful
contrite
"Penitent" means remorseful, or contrite.
Example Question #911 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
APATHETIC
Redundant
Indifferent
Idle
Patient
Successful
Indifferent
"Apathetic" means showing no interest or enthusiasm, or indifferent.
Example Question #912 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GLUM
Professional
Prudent
Gloomy
Sticky
Enthusiastic
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 #913 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NONPLUSSED
Bewildered
Genuine
Monumental
Undercover
Stingy
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 #914 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ABJECT
Feminine
Rusty
Hopeless
Watchful
New
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.
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