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Example Question #394 : Synonyms
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TRANQUIL
crossing borders
parched
analgesic
thirsty
calm
calm
"Tranquil" means that something, like a setting, is calming, peaceful.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Agitated
Happy
Upset
Handsome
Successful
Eager
Upset
"Agitated" means upset or disturbed.
Example Question #395 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Tranquil
Peaceful
Sleepy
Loud
Rowdy
Wealthy
Peaceful
"Tranquil" means peaceful; Loud means noisy; Rowdy means loud and unruly; Sleepy means tired; and Wealthy means rich.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: choose the word with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Miserable
Ecstatic
Unhappy
Meager
Cheap
Old
Unhappy
"Miserable" means sad and unhappy.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DESPONDENT
Hopeless
Severe
Fairness
Welcomed
Threatened
Hopeless
To feel "despondent" means the same as to feel sad and hopeless. For clarification, "severe" means intense.
Example Question #381 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IRATE
Shy
Furious
Scared
Miserable
Happy
Furious
If someone is "irate" they are very angry or furious.
Example Question #2 : 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 time
Too little, too late
Just in time
Out of control
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 #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EXASPERATED
Frustrated
Magnificent
Displeased
Gregarious
Munificent
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 #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EXUBERANT
Languid
Cheerful
Kinetic
Feral
Parsimonious
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 #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LIVID
Very happy
Very calm
Very sleepy
Very angry
Very sad
Very angry
"Livid" means furious, irate or very angry, so "very angry" is the correct answer.
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