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2421. Which one is the closest in meaning to " Boisterous"
- A. Subdued
- B. Generous
- C. Accurate
- D. Vociferous
Explanation: expressing or characterized by strong opinions; loud and forceful; outspokenBoisterous: noisy, energetic, and cheerful; someone loud, and slightly out of control
Correct answer: Vociferous2422. Which one is the closest in meaning to "Vivacious"
- A. Delighted
- B. Wealthy
- C. Spirited
- D. Dead
Explanation: full of energy, enthusiasm, and determinationVivacious: lively and animated; full of life and energy
Correct answer: Spirited2423. Which one is the closest in meaning to "Arduous"
- A. Strenuous
- B. Motivating
- C. Clinging
- D. Steady
Explanation: requiring or using great effort or exertionArduous: involving or requiring great effort; difficult and tiring
Correct answer: Strenuous2424. He is more Wordly than his older cousins. "Wordly" means
- A. Inhumane
- B. Priest
- C. Temporal
- D. Thinking of the afterlife
Explanation: relating to worldly/materialistic nature; opposed to spiritual affairsWorldly (wordly is an incorrect word): not spiritual; absorbed in or concerned with material things or matters that are immediately relevant.
Correct answer: Temporal2425. Which one is the closest in meaning to " Vacillate"
- A. Choose
- B. Elect
- C. Opt
- D. Waver
Explanation: to begin to doubt or fluctuate between 2 thingsVacillate: doubtful/confused between different opinions or actions; be indecisive
Correct answer: Waver2426. Which one is the closest in meaning to " Digress"
- A. Ramble
- B. Disrespect
- C. Stride
- D. Stay
Explanation: when your talking goes on and on and on. (You're in no hurry to make a point if there is one at all. The word ramble comes from similar roots as roam)Digress: leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing
Correct answer: Ramble2427. Which one is the closest in meaning to " Prodigious"
- A. phenomenal
- B. Average
- C. Typical
- D. Ordinary
Explanation: remarkable or exceptional, especially exceptionally wellProdigious: remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
Correct answer: phenomenal2428. Which one is the closest in meaning to " Assuage"
- A. Dust
- B. Sage
- C. Gauge
- D. Mollify
Explanation: reduce the severity of (something or anger/anxiety)Assuage: make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense; satisfy
Correct answer: Mollify2429. Which one is the closest in meaning to " Burgeon"
- A. Dwindle
- B. Shrink
- C. Fade
- D. Flourish
Explanation: grow or develop in a healthy wayBurgeon: begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish
Correct answer: Flourish2430. Which one is the closest in meaning to " sober"
- A. Merry
- B. Giddy
- C. Idle
- D. Solemn
Explanation: formal dignified seriousSober: serious, sensible; not drunk
Correct answer: Solemn