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PEEVISH
The word "peevish" means easily showing annoyance. The best choice is "irritable" because it shares the same definition as "peevish." Considering the other choices, "personable" means friendly, "prolific" means highly productive, and "gift" means something given voluntarily without payment.
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INTREPID
"Intrepid" means fearless or unafraid, so "fearless" is the correct answer. "Coy" means shy or modest in a flirtatious way. "Judicial" means related to a judge, court, or law. "Neglectful" means not careful or attentive. "Neutral" means impartial or not taking sides.
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HEADSTRONG
The word "headstrong" means obstinate or stubborn . "Unyielding," which means unable or unwilling to be persuaded, is the best answer choice because it is closest in meaning to "headstrong."Considering the other choices, "durable" means lasting or not easily broken,"gaudy" means incredibly showy and ugly, and a "hindrance" is an obstacle.
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CANNY
"Canny" means making smart decisions, especially decisions having to do with business or finances . The best choice is "shrewd," which means clever or canny.Considering the other choices, "conscious" means self-aware, "molded" means made to fit a particular shape, and "selected" means chosen.
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ARDENT
"Ardent" means very emotional. The best choice is "passionate" which shares the same definition as "ardent." Considering the other choices, "wild" means untamed, "fanciful" means imaginative, and "varied" means having many forms.
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Which of the following is a synonym of "jocular?"
Jocular most nearly means "joking." The term usually has to do with humor or jesting. For example, "she was beloved by all because of her jocular nature."
The other words are all antonyms, except for "athletic," which is unrelated.
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COURTEOUS
"Courteous" means polite and gracious, so "polite" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "courteous": "edible" means able to be eaten. "Frigid" means extremely cold. "Immense" means very great in size, and "solo" means done independently or alone.
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FRUGAL
"Frugal" means prefering to save rather than to spend money, so "thrifty" is the best match. "Wasteful" has the opposite meaning.
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GREGARIOUS
"Gregarious" means sociable, outgoing, or friendly, so "outgoing," which also means friendly and extroverted, is the best match here.
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INEPT
The word "inept" means lacking skill or intelligence. The best choice is "incompetent," which also means lacking skill or intelligence. Considering the other choices, "capable" is an antonym of "inept" and means having skill or ability, "intent" means determined when used as an adjective and purpose when used as a noun_,_ and "attentive" means paying attention or observant.
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LOQUACIOUS
The word "loquacious" means talkative. The best choice is "garrulous," which means excessively talkative. Considering the other options, "esoteric" means not well known or intended for a very small and specific audience,"brazen" means brave or shameless , and "tranquil" means peaceful.
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VOCIFEROUS
"Vociferous" means loud. The best choice is "clamorous," as it shares the same definition as "vociferous." Considering the other options, an "iron" is a device used to remove the wrinkles from clothing, "volume" refers to a book that makes up part of a specific collection of books or written works, and a "clam" is a type of bivalve mollusk.
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FURTIVE
The word "furtive" means done with stealth. The best choice is "sneaky," which shares the same meaning as "furtive." Considering the other options, "furry" means covered with hair or fur,"ferocious" means fierce or intense like a wild beast,and "timid" means lacking in courage and bravery.
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AUGUST
The word "august" is an adjective that means inspiring admiration. The best choice is "admirable," which means worthy of admiration. Considering the other choices, a "month" is a period of time lasting roughly 30 days,"windy" means accompanied by wind,and "petite" means small and dainty.
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SAGACIOUS
The word "sagacious" means wise. The best choice is "wise" as it is a part of the definition of "sagacious." Considering the other choices, "droopy" means hanging down or sagging, "gassy" means full of gas, and "genuine" means authentic or real.
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Bashful
"Bashful" means timid or shy. For example, one might say, "The lamb was so bashful that it was afraid to even leave its mother's side." So, "shy" is the correct answer.
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TENACIOUS
"Tenacious" means determined, or unwilling to give up. Therefore, the word with the closest meaning to "tenacious" is "determined."
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PRUDISH
"Prudish" means easily shocked by nudity or liberal ideas. Therefore, "prim," which means very formal and concerned with obeying rules of propriety, is the word that is closest in meaning to "prudish."
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OBNOXIOUS
"Obnoxious" means annoying or irritating, so "annoying" is the correct answer.
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ELOQUENT
"Eloquent" means fluent with language, well-spoken, or "articulate."
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