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Example Question #521 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ISOLATED
Chivalrous
Solitary
Humorous
Costly
Judgmental
Solitary
"Isolated" and "solitary" both mean alone and far away from others. "Humorous" means funny, chivalrous means knightly or noble, and "judgmental" means critical. "Costly" is another word for expensive.
Example Question #522 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABRASIVE
Dishonest
Loving
Quizzical
Grating
Impoverished
Grating
"Abrasive" means grating or rough and is often used to describe people, sounds, and surfaces such as sandpaper. "Quizzical" is another word for puzzled. "Dishonest" is the antonym of "honest," "loving" is the antonym of "hating," and "impoverished" means poor.
Example Question #523 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ECCENTRIC
Ruddy
Scornful
Oval
Strange
Tough
Strange
"Eccentric" means slightly strange and unconventional, unusual. "Ruddy" means red, oval is a rounded oblong shape, and scornful means contemptuous. "Tough" means durable, strong, or sturdy, depending on context.
Example Question #524 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MANLY
Brave
Cowardly
Awful
Masculine
Systematic
Masculine
"Masculine" and "manly" are synonyms. "Brave" means courageous, "cowardly" means faint-heartedly, and "awful" means terrible. Something "systematic" is organized, methodical, or closely following a plan or system.
Example Question #525 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRUDENT
Reckless
Rosy
Knotty
Smoggy
Wise
Wise
Someone who is "prudent" shows wisdom and good judgment. Someone who is "reckless" takes risks and lacks caution. Something "knotty" (such as a problem) is difficult to entangle. "Rosy" means red or rose-colored, and smoggy describes polluted gray fog.
Example Question #526 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SAGE
Speckled
Wise
Hungry
Luscious
Camouflaged
Wise
Used as an adjective, "sage" means very wise. "Camouflaged" means hidden by blending in with the surrounding environment. "Speckled" means dotted or spotted, "hungry" means wanting or needing food, and" luscious" (often used to describe food) means delicious or lush.
Example Question #527 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NOSTALGIC
Amiable
Scrawny
Juvenile
Friendly
Sentimental
Sentimental
"Nostalgic" and "sentimental" both indicate a feeling of tenderness, longing, or sweet sadness, often for bygone eras. "Scrawny" means thin and undernourished, and "juvenile" means young or immature. "Amiable" and "friendly" are synonyms.
Example Question #528 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STEADFAST
Lucky
Faithless
Heavy
Sporty
Loyal
Loyal
"Steadfast," "loyal," and "faithful" all mean committed to a person or cause in an unwavering manner. "Faithless" is an antonym of this concept. "Heavy" and "light" are antonyms, as are "lucky" and "unlucky."
Example Question #529 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NOBLE
Worried
Nutty
Gruesome
Abnormal
Virtuous
Virtuous
"Noble" and "virtuous" both describe someone who is highly ethical and morally upstanding. "Gruesome" means grisly or frightful, and "worried" means concerned or nervous. "Abnormal" means unusual or strange. "Nutty" can mean either peculiar or tasting like nuts, depending on whether it describes a person or a food.
Example Question #530 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WISTFUL
Defeated
Toothsome
Nostalgic
Inappropriate
Luckless
Nostalgic
"Wistful" and "nostalgic" are synonyms. "Inappropriate" and "appropriate" are antonyms, as are "luckless" and "lucky." "Toothsome" means tasty or mouthwateringly appetizing. "Defeated" is the opposite of triumphant.
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