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Example Question #113 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HARROWING.
Fortunate
Incredible
Suggestive
Traumatizing
Energizing
Traumatizing
A “harrowing” experience is one that is scary and traumatizing. For clarification, something that is "traumatizing" causes the traumatized to feel lasting emotional shock.
Example Question #114 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FORLORN.
Perplexed
Despondent
Jubilant
Fearful
Suspicious
Despondent
“Forlorn” means very sad and as such is most similar in meaning to “despondent” which means to feel sad and without hope. For clarification, jubilant means very happy; perplexed means confused or puzzled.
Example Question #115 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SANGUINE.
Suggestive
Virulent
Miserable
Cheerful
Garrulous
Cheerful
“Sanguine” means cheerful and optimistic. For clarification, garrulous means talkative; suggestive means easily affected by the words of others; virulent means strong and dangerous.
Example Question #116 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
STOLID.
Perceptive
Merciless
Goad
Remorseless
Emotionless
Emotionless
“Stolid” means devoid of emotion, so the correct answer is “emotionless.” For clarification, perceptive means insightful; remorseless and merciless are synonyms that mean cruel and insensitive; goad means provoke.
Example Question #117 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PHLEGMATIC.
Indifferent
Unhealthy
Sickly
Safe
Volatile
Indifferent
“Phlegmatic” means apathetic or indifferent. For clarification, volatile means unsafe.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Daunted
Dignified
Unidentified
Brisk
Intimidated
Cagey
Intimidated
"Daunted" means intimidated.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
DESPONDENT
rude
crestfallen
malleable
patriarchal
old-fashioned
crestfallen
"Despondent" means in low spirits, or crestfallen.
Example Question #7 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms
Morose
Obdurate
Careful
Flexible
Stubborn
Sullen
Sullen
"Morose" means sullen or gloomy. Obdurate and stubborn are synonyms.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
EUPHORIC
elated
trivial
corrupt
foolhardy
nicely phrased
elated
"Euphoric" means extremely happy, or elated.
Example Question #121 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
DISAFFECTED
resourceful
caring
untouched
frustrated
spirited
frustrated
"Disaffected" means dissatisfied or frustrated with the people in power.
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