Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits - ISEE Lower Level Verbal Reasoning
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DEVIOUS
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DEVIOUS
"Devious" is defined as showing a skillful use of underhanded tactics to achieve goals.
This is closest in definition to "sneaky." Although someone who is devious may be "reprehensible," meaning deserving censure or condemnation, is not a close match.
"Devious" is defined as showing a skillful use of underhanded tactics to achieve goals.
This is closest in definition to "sneaky." Although someone who is devious may be "reprehensible," meaning deserving censure or condemnation, is not a close match.
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Each synonyms question is made up of a word in capital letters followed by five choices. Choose the one word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ELOQUENT:
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ELOQUENT:
The word eloquent is often used in regards to eloquent language or writing. It indicates that someone is expressive or well-spoken.
The word eloquent is often used in regards to eloquent language or writing. It indicates that someone is expressive or well-spoken.
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WILY
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WILY
Something that is "wily" is sneaky. "Sneaky" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "wily." None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "wily": "weary" means tired; "different" means deviating from the norm or unusual; and "uninterested" means not interested, as you might be able to infer from the word's use of the negative prefix "un-," which means not.
Something that is "wily" is sneaky. "Sneaky" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "wily." None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "wily": "weary" means tired; "different" means deviating from the norm or unusual; and "uninterested" means not interested, as you might be able to infer from the word's use of the negative prefix "un-," which means not.
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TIMID
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TIMID
"Timid" means lacking in courage or shy. "Shy" is the best answer choice since it is a part of the definition of "timid." Considering the other choices, "pallid" means pale or faint in color, "serene" means calm, and "atone" means make up for an offense or crime.
"Timid" means lacking in courage or shy. "Shy" is the best answer choice since it is a part of the definition of "timid." Considering the other choices, "pallid" means pale or faint in color, "serene" means calm, and "atone" means make up for an offense or crime.
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OBTUSE
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OBTUSE
The word "obtuse" is an adjective which means slow-witted or not very smart. "Dumb" is the best choice, as it means not smart. Considering the other choices, "clever" is an antonym of "obstuse." The meaning of "chaotic" is not related to the meaning of "obtuse." The choice "angle" refers to mathematical terminology (i.e. an obtuse angle) but is not relevant as we do not use "obtuse" this way in everyday speech.
The word "obtuse" is an adjective which means slow-witted or not very smart. "Dumb" is the best choice, as it means not smart. Considering the other choices, "clever" is an antonym of "obstuse." The meaning of "chaotic" is not related to the meaning of "obtuse." The choice "angle" refers to mathematical terminology (i.e. an obtuse angle) but is not relevant as we do not use "obtuse" this way in everyday speech.
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NOBLE
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NOBLE
The correct answer is "honorable." Both words mean having good principles and ideals. All of the other answer choices are antonyms, or opposites, of "noble."
The correct answer is "honorable." Both words mean having good principles and ideals. All of the other answer choices are antonyms, or opposites, of "noble."
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OPTIMISTIC
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OPTIMISTIC
The word "optimistic" means expecting a positive outcome. The best choice is "hopeful" because someone who is optimistic has hope that things will turn out well in the future.
The word "optimistic" means expecting a positive outcome. The best choice is "hopeful" because someone who is optimistic has hope that things will turn out well in the future.
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NOBLE
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NOBLE
The word "noble" means praised for character or excellence. The best choice is "distinguished" which means well-known, typically for excellence.
The word "noble" means praised for character or excellence. The best choice is "distinguished" which means well-known, typically for excellence.
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CALLOUS
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CALLOUS
The word "callous" means harsh or insensitive. The best choice is "insensitive," as it is a part of the definition of "callous." Considering the other choices, "verdant" means green or covered in plants,"abject" means hopeless,and "talkative" means talking a lot.
The word "callous" means harsh or insensitive. The best choice is "insensitive," as it is a part of the definition of "callous." Considering the other choices, "verdant" means green or covered in plants,"abject" means hopeless,and "talkative" means talking a lot.
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EXQUISITE
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EXQUISITE
The word "exquisite" means of special beauty or charm or extraordinary. The best choice is "refined" which means showing good taste. Considering the other choices, "ask" means offer a question to, "extolled" means praised, and "conjoined" means joined together.
The word "exquisite" means of special beauty or charm or extraordinary. The best choice is "refined" which means showing good taste. Considering the other choices, "ask" means offer a question to, "extolled" means praised, and "conjoined" means joined together.
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COURTEOUS
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COURTEOUS
"Courteous" means polite and well-mannered, so "polite" is the correct answer. "Frigid" means extremely cold. "Identical" means exactly alike. "Outdated" means obsolete or out of fashion. "Trustworthy" means reliable or dependable.
"Courteous" means polite and well-mannered, so "polite" is the correct answer. "Frigid" means extremely cold. "Identical" means exactly alike. "Outdated" means obsolete or out of fashion. "Trustworthy" means reliable or dependable.
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Regal
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Regal
Regal can be defined as something befitting a king, while grand can be defined as something noble or revered. These two words are synonyms. None of the other answer choices have similar meanings.
Regal can be defined as something befitting a king, while grand can be defined as something noble or revered. These two words are synonyms. None of the other answer choices have similar meanings.
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SCATHING
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SCATHING
"Scathing" means harsh or critical, so "harsh" is the correct answer. To help you, "bashful" means shy, "apparent" means obvious, and "talkative" means talking a lot.
"Scathing" means harsh or critical, so "harsh" is the correct answer. To help you, "bashful" means shy, "apparent" means obvious, and "talkative" means talking a lot.
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OBNOXIOUS
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OBNOXIOUS
Someone who is "obnoxious" is rude and irritating, so "irritating" is the correct answer. To help you, "jolly" means happy and cheerful, and "vulnerable" means in danger from something specific.
Someone who is "obnoxious" is rude and irritating, so "irritating" is the correct answer. To help you, "jolly" means happy and cheerful, and "vulnerable" means in danger from something specific.
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FICKLE
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FICKLE
"Fickle" means changeable, not consistent, or unreliable, so "inconsistent" is the correct answer. To help you, "outrageous" means ridiculous, "anxious" means worried and nervous, "frigid" means very cold, and "fertile" means able to produce crops when referring to land, able to have children when referring to women, or able to bear young when referring to female animals.
"Fickle" means changeable, not consistent, or unreliable, so "inconsistent" is the correct answer. To help you, "outrageous" means ridiculous, "anxious" means worried and nervous, "frigid" means very cold, and "fertile" means able to produce crops when referring to land, able to have children when referring to women, or able to bear young when referring to female animals.
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SURLY
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SURLY
Surly means grumpy or impolite. To further help you, regal means like royalty; charming means pleasant, attractive, funny; handsome means attractive; saintly means religious, behaving like a saint.
Surly means grumpy or impolite. To further help you, regal means like royalty; charming means pleasant, attractive, funny; handsome means attractive; saintly means religious, behaving like a saint.
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POMPOUS
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POMPOUS
Pompous means proud and arrogant. To further help you, surly means rude and grumpy; delectable means very tasty; sluggish means lacking energy.
Pompous means proud and arrogant. To further help you, surly means rude and grumpy; delectable means very tasty; sluggish means lacking energy.
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PASSIONATE
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PASSIONATE
Passionate means loving and able to show love and emotion. Unkind means not kind, mean; confident means sure of yourself; pedestrian can either mean someone who is ordinary/average or someone walking on the side of the road; ordinary means normal or average.
Passionate means loving and able to show love and emotion. Unkind means not kind, mean; confident means sure of yourself; pedestrian can either mean someone who is ordinary/average or someone walking on the side of the road; ordinary means normal or average.
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ADEPT
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ADEPT
To be adept at something is to be skilled or good at it. To further help you, tropical means having a warm and wet climate; frigid means very cold; stifling means very hot and restrictive; challenging means difficult.
To be adept at something is to be skilled or good at it. To further help you, tropical means having a warm and wet climate; frigid means very cold; stifling means very hot and restrictive; challenging means difficult.
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BASHFUL
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BASHFUL
"Bashful" means shy and easily embarrassed, so "shy" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "bashful": "industrious" means hard-working; "independent" means alone or able to look after oneself; "kin" means family members; and "luxurious" means expensive and comfortable.
"Bashful" means shy and easily embarrassed, so "shy" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "bashful": "industrious" means hard-working; "independent" means alone or able to look after oneself; "kin" means family members; and "luxurious" means expensive and comfortable.
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