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Example Question #551 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZANY
Eccentric
Succulent
Humdrum
Ordinary
Mundane
Eccentric
"Zany" and "eccentric" both describe someone who is peculiar, strange, or unusual. This is the opposite of "ordinary," "mundane," and "humdrum." "Succulent" means juicy, luscious, or delicious.
Example Question #552 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLEXIBLE
Demanding
Incapable
Rigid
Accommodating
Edible
Accommodating
Someone who is "flexible" is able to accommodate others' demands or needs. "Flexible" is an antonym of demanding in some contexts and an antonym of "rigid" in other contexts. "Edible" means able to be eaten, and "capable" means able to do a certain thing.
Example Question #553 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FAIR
Generous
Just
Festive
Defiant
Magnanimous
Just
"Fair" and "just" are synonyms referring to behaving in an equitable manner. "Defiant" means resistant or uncooperative. "Festive" means cheerful and party-like. "Magnanimous" means generous.
Example Question #554 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COOPERATIVE
Improvised
Spontaneous
Literate
Productive
Amenable
Amenable
"Amenable" and "cooperative" are synonyms referring to people who are easy to get along with. "Productive' can mean fruitful or prolific, and "literate" means able to read. "Spontaneous" and "improvised" both mean unplanned and unrehearsed.
Example Question #555 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPULSIVE
Mellow
Tepid
Charming
Episodic
Impetuous
Impetuous
"Impetuous" means "impulsive" or tending towards making quick decisions without much thought. "Tepid" means lukewarm, "charming" means attractive or pleasant, and "mellow" means relaxed. "Episodic" describes something that occurs in isolated episodes.
Example Question #556 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBSERVANT
Polished
Unbiased
Equitable
Unquestioning
Alert
Alert
"Observant" and "alert" both mean watchful. "Polished" means either shiny or refined. To be "unquestioning" is to accept something without doubt or hesitation. "Equitable" and "unbiased" both mean fair.
Example Question #557 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORCEFUL
Shrewd
Assertive
Amenable
Lazy
Sweet
Assertive
"Forceful" means strong, assertive, and energetic. "Sweet" and "sour" are antonyms, as are "lazy" and "hardworking." "Shrewd" means sharp, and "amenable" means cooperative or compliant.
Example Question #558 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOBER
Doubting
Forgiving
Vengeful
Blind
Clearheaded
Clearheaded
While "sober" can literally mean not intoxicated, it can more generally be used to describe a clearheaded perspective. "Blind" and "seeing" are antonyms, as are "vengeful" and "forgiving." "Doubting" is a synonym for "dubious."
Example Question #559 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SHREWD
Vivacious
Obliging
Helpful
Ignorant
Sharp
Sharp
To be "shrewd" is to show sharp, astute judgment. "Ignorant" means lacking knowledge. "Helpful" and "obliging" are synonyms. "Vivacious" means lively.
Example Question #141 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPRIGHTLY
Lively
Ferocious
Logical
Bleak
Boorish
Lively
"Sprightly" means "lively," energetic or agile.
"Ferocious" means extremely violent or energetic.
"Logical" means reasonable, understandable, or following logic.
"Bleak" means desolate, grim or depressing.
"Boorish" means rude, uncouth, or crude.
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