Synonyms (Advanced) — Set 3
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Which term is most similar to BRACKISH?
Correct Answer: B. Salty
BRACKISH means slightly salty, especially water that is a mixture of salt and fresh water. Salty is the appropriate synonym. Brackish water is commonly found in estuaries where rivers meet oceans. The word suggests an unpleasant taste.
What is the best synonym for CANDID?
Correct Answer: B. Frank
CANDID means frank, honest, and straightforward in expression. Frank is the perfect synonym. A candid conversation is one without pretense or evasion. The word comes from Latin 'candidus' meaning white or pure, suggesting transparency.
Select the synonym for CANTANKEROUS.
Correct Answer: B. Irritable
CANTANKEROUS means irritable, quarrelsome, and bad-tempered. Irritable is the most accurate synonym. The word describes someone difficult to get along with, prone to arguments. It suggests chronic grumpiness and difficult temperament.
Which word best matches CAPRICIOUS?
Correct Answer: C. Unpredictable
CAPRICIOUS means impulsive, changeable, and prone to sudden shifts in mood or behavior. Unpredictable is the best synonym. The word describes erratic decision-making without rational basis. Capricious weather or capricious rulers are common phrases.
What is the synonym for CASTIGATE?
Correct Answer: B. Punish
CASTIGATE means to reprimand harshly or severely punish someone for wrongdoing. Punish is a fitting synonym, though the word implies verbal reprimand rather than physical punishment. It appears in formal and disciplinary contexts.
Select the best synonym for CAUSTIC.
Correct Answer: C. Biting
CAUSTIC means corrosive, biting, and sharply critical in manner or speech. Biting perfectly captures this meaning in both literal and figurative contexts. Caustic soda is a chemical substance; caustic remarks are cutting and hurtful. The word suggests harsh, satirical speech.
Which term is most similar to CELERITY?
Correct Answer: B. Speed
CELERITY means swiftness or speed of movement or action. Speed is the exact synonym. The word is relatively formal and appears in literary and academic writing. It's used to praise quick action or rapid progress.
What is the best synonym for CENSURE?
Correct Answer: B. Condemn
CENSURE means to formally criticize or condemn, particularly officially. Condemn is the strongest synonym. Unlike censoring which suppresses information, censure expresses disapproval. It often involves official action or formal declaration.
Select the synonym for CHAGRIN.
Correct Answer: B. Disappointment
CHAGRIN means a feeling of disappointment, annoyance, or embarrassment. Disappointment is the most appropriate synonym. The word implies humiliation combined with displeasure. To my chagrin is a common phrase expressing regretful surprise.
Which word best matches CHOLERIC?
Correct Answer: C. Irritable
CHOLERIC means having an irritable, temperamental, or easily angered disposition. Irritable is the most direct synonym. The term comes from the medical theory of humors associated with excess bile. It describes someone prone to sudden anger.