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Example Question #91 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADVENTUROUS
Innate
Wrathful
Intrepid
Imminent
Contradictory
Intrepid
"Adventurous" and "intrepid" both mean daring, bold, and fearless. "Imminent" means about to happen, inevitable. "Wrathful" means full of rage. "Innate" means inborn or inherent. "Contradictory" means in disagreement with something else.
Example Question #92 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
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CONTEMPLATIVE
Thoughtful
Damaged
Hasty
Scarce
Ironic
Thoughtful
"Contemplative" means thoughtful or reflective. "Hasty" means rushed or too quick. "Scarce" means not plentiful enough, insufficient in quantity. A synonym for "ironic" is sarcastic or sardonic. A synonym for "damaged" is "harmed."
Example Question #93 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRUDENT
Easy
Arbitrary
Mad
Rash
Careful
Careful
"Prudent" means wise, sensible, and cautious. "Mad" can mean either angry or crazy, depending on the concept. The antonym of easy is "difficult." "Arbitrary" means based on random or personal choice rather than a specific set of rules. "Rash," when used as an adjective, means hasty and reckless.
Example Question #94 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEVIOUS
Deceptive
Childlike
Stormy
Even-tempered
Skillful
Deceptive
Someone who is "devious" is deceptive, underhanded, or sly. A synonym for "childlike" is "innocent," and a synonym for "even-tempered" is serene. "Skillful" and "deft" are synonyms, and "stormy" and "tempestuous" are synonyms.
Example Question #241 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
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JUSTIFIED
Righteous
Indignant
Holy
Illegal
Surprised
Righteous
Someone who is "justified" in his/her behavior is righteous or morally correct. "Surprised" means shocked, showing surprised. "Indignant" means angry or annoyed at unfairness. "Holy" and "evil" are antonyms, as are "illegal" and "legal."
Example Question #242 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
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ISOLATED
Chivalrous
Judgmental
Costly
Humorous
Solitary
Solitary
"Isolated" and "solitary" both mean alone and far away from others. "Humorous" means funny, chivalrous means knightly or noble, and "judgmental" means critical. "Costly" is another word for expensive.
Example Question #243 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
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ABRASIVE
Grating
Loving
Quizzical
Impoverished
Dishonest
Grating
"Abrasive" means grating or rough and is often used to describe people, sounds, and surfaces such as sandpaper. "Quizzical" is another word for puzzled. "Dishonest" is the antonym of "honest," "loving" is the antonym of "hating," and "impoverished" means poor.
Example Question #104 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
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ECCENTRIC
Oval
Strange
Ruddy
Tough
Scornful
Strange
"Eccentric" means slightly strange and unconventional, unusual. "Ruddy" means red, oval is a rounded oblong shape, and scornful means contemptuous. "Tough" means durable, strong, or sturdy, depending on context.
Example Question #105 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
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MANLY
Brave
Cowardly
Awful
Masculine
Systematic
Masculine
"Masculine" and "manly" are synonyms. "Brave" means courageous, "cowardly" means faint-heartedly, and "awful" means terrible. Something "systematic" is organized, methodical, or closely following a plan or system.
Example Question #106 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
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PRUDENT
Knotty
Smoggy
Reckless
Rosy
Wise
Wise
Someone who is "prudent" shows wisdom and good judgment. Someone who is "reckless" takes risks and lacks caution. Something "knotty" (such as a problem) is difficult to entangle. "Rosy" means red or rose-colored, and smoggy describes polluted gray fog.
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