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Example Question #27 : Synonyms: Suffixes
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LISTLESS
Cheerful
Vivacious
Energetic
Vigorous
Lethargic
Lethargic
"Listless" means lacking energy and enthusiasm and is therefore most similar in meaning to "lethargic." For clarification, the other four answer choice are all loosely synonyms of one another and antonyms of "listless" and "lethargic."
Example Question #28 : Synonyms: Suffixes
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Reckless
Destructive
Careless
Crimson
Prudent
Disabled
Careless
"Reckless" means uncareful; Prudent means careful; Destructive means causing damage; Disabled means injured; and Crimson is a shade of red.
Example Question #29 : Synonyms: Suffixes
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters
GRUESOME
Horrible
Wonderful
Medicore
Average
Middling
Horrible
Something that is "gruesome" is grotesque and horrible. For clarification, mediocre, middling and average are all synonyms that mean in the middle.
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