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2431. Which one is the closest in meaning to " Intemperate"
- A. Mean
- B. Temper
- C. Modest
- D. Excessive
Explanation: Intemperate: given to or characterized by excessive indulgence/interest; immoderatemore than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate
Correct answer: Excessive2432. Which one is the closest in meaning to " Cajole"
- A. persuade
- B. Vilify
- C. Jinx
- D. Utter
Explanation: induce/cause (someone) to do something through reasoning or argumentCajole: persuade (someone) to do something by sustained praise
Correct answer: persuade2433. Which one is the closest in meaning to " Actuate"
- A. Retard
- B. Pause
- C. Activate
- D. Impede
Explanation: make (something) active or operativecause (someone or something) to operate, behave in a particular way; motivate
Correct answer: Activate2434. Choose the antonym the "Fervent"
- A. Ardent
- B. Fanatic
- C. Zeal
- D. apathetic
Explanation: showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concernhaving or displaying a passionate intensity. Its antonym is
Correct answer: apathetic2435. The most nearest meaning to the word "categorical" is
- A. unambiguous
- B. Assertive
- C. Indirect
- D. Conditional
Explanation: in a manner that is not open to more than one interpretation; clear clear, absolute, and direct
Correct answer: unambiguous2436. The meaning of the word "Manacle" is
- A. shackle
- B. Building
- C. Wave
- D. Statue
Explanation: a U-shaped metal link connected by a chain, used to fasten a prisoner's wrists or ankles togetherone of two metal bands joined by a chain, for fastening a person's hands or ankles
Correct answer: shackle2437. What is most similar in meaning to "Belligerent"
- A. State of serenity
- B. engaged
- C. Very timid
- D. Strong
Explanation: hostile and aggressive; threatening; a nation or person engaged in war or conflict
Correct answer: engaged2438. The meaning of the word "Arid" is
- A. Wet
- B. Slug
- C. parched
- D. Dry
Explanation: dried out with heat; extremely thirstyhaving little or no rain; too dry to support vegetation
Correct answer: parched2439. Choose the antonym of "Vivid"
- A. fade
- B. Glowing
- C. Flamboyant
- D. Gaudy
Explanation: to lose or cause to lose brightness of colorproducing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind; bright. Its antonym is
Correct answer: fade2440. Synonym of "Expedient" is
- A. Opportune
- B. Inapt
- C. In debt
- D. Tactless
Explanation: especially convenient or appropriate for a particular action or event; well-timeda means of attaining an end, especially one that is convenient and practical but possibly improper
Correct answer: Opportune