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Example Question #394 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IRATE
Shy
Happy
Scared
Miserable
Furious
Furious
If someone is "irate" they are very angry or furious.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HYSTERICAL
Under control
Out of control
Out of time
Too little, too late
Just in time
Out of control
Someone who is "hysterical" is out of control. "Hysterical" can also mean very funny or mentally unwell, depending on the circumstances.
Example Question #381 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EXASPERATED
Munificent
Displeased
Frustrated
Magnificent
Gregarious
Frustrated
To feel "exasperated" means to feel very frustrated. For clarification, "magnificent" means glorious and wonderful; "munificent" means generous; "gregarious" means outgoing and sociable.
Example Question #382 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EXUBERANT
Kinetic
Parsimonious
Languid
Feral
Cheerful
Cheerful
Someone who is "exuberant" is very cheerful, so "cheerful" is the correct answer. For clarification, "feral" means wild, "parsimonious" means not generous, "languid" means lazy and lethargic or slow when referring to movement(s), and "kinetic" means having to do with movement.
Example Question #383 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LIVID
Very sad
Very angry
Very calm
Very happy
Very sleepy
Very angry
"Livid" means furious, irate or very angry, so "very angry" is the correct answer.
Example Question #401 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ELATED
Jubilant
Friendly
Depressed
Tasty
Frigid
Jubilant
"Elated" means very happy, so "jubilant," an adjective that means triumphant or gleeful, is the correct answer. "Depressed" is an antonym of "elated" and "jubilant"; it means sad and gloomy. None of the other answer choices have meanings related to that of "elated": "tasty" means delicious or flavorful; "frigid" means very cold; and "friendly" means amiable.
Example Question #381 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SHEEPISH
Embarassed
Flexible
Energetic
Swift
Sympathetic
Embarassed
"Sheepish" means embarrassed or uncomfortable, so "embarassed" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "sheepish": "swift" means rapid or quick; "energetic" means lively or having or showing a lot of energy; "sympathetic" means compassionate or understanding; and "flexible" means bendable.
Example Question #402 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MISERABLE
Unhappy
Joyful
Grimy
Lethal
Sturdy
Unhappy
"Miserable" means sad or unhappy, so "unhappy" is the correct answer. "Joyful" is an antonym of "miserable"; it means very happy or cheerful. "Lethal" means dangerous and possibly causing death. "Sturdy" means strong or robust. "Grimy" means filthy or dirty.
Example Question #403 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ENVIOUS
Pesky
Vapid
Jealous
Familiar
Glorious
Jealous
"Envious" most nearly means jealous, as in "Admiring the movie star's gorgeous looks, Lori felt slightly envious of her beauty."
Example Question #382 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SANGUINE
Beautiful
Dirty
Smart
Calm
Cheery
Cheery
"Sanguine" most nearly means cheery when faced with difficulty, as in "Despite the fact that his opponent had beaten him before, Gary remained sanguine about his chances of winning the race."
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