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Example Question #61 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VICIOUS
Violent
Cooperative
Helpful
Obedient
Stubborn
Violent
"Vicious" means brutal or "violent." "Helpful" means a person who assists others or is supportive. "Cooperative" means able to work well with others. "Obedient" means compliant or willing to follow the orders or others. "Stubborn" means not willing to change one's viewpoint or course of action.
Example Question #62 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTREPID
Timid
Ingrained
Susceptible
Adventurous
Poor
Adventurous
Someone who is "intrepid" is very enterprising and adventurous. For clarification, "timid" means shy and reserved; "ingrained" is something embedded or inbuilt; "susceptible" means vulnerable.
Example Question #63 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONGENIAL
Portentous
Avaricious
Generous
Disagreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
"Congenial" means agreeable or friendly, so "agreeable," which means pleasant or amenable to something, is the correct answer. For clarification, "avaricious" means greedy, "portentous" means self-important or ominous, "generous" means liberal in giving, and "disagreeable" means not agreeable or unpleasant, as one might be able to infer from the word being a combination of the negative prefix "dis-" and the word "agreeable."
Example Question #64 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
A synonym of "devious" is __________.
naïve
perspicacious
jocular
deceitful
amiable
deceitful
"Devious" is an adjective that means "showing a skillful use of underhanded tactics to achieve goals," so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "underhanded." Naïve," then, cannot be the correct answer, because when used to describe people, naive either means "showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment," or "natural and unaffected; innocent," neither of which is synonymous with the meaning of "devious." "Deceitful," however, is an adjective that means "guilty of or involving deceit; deceiving or misleading others," and because "deceitful" is the answer choice that is closest in meaning to "devious," "deceitful" is the correct answer.
Example Question #65 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMPUDENT
Timid
Urbane
Reticent
Sassy
Debonair
Sassy
"Impudent" means boldly rude. "Urbane" and "debonair" both mean polite and sophisticated. Here's a hint: when solving synonym questions, eliminate answer choices that are synonyms of each other. "Timid" means shy, and "reticent" means not saying much. So, "sassy," which means cheeky, is the answer!
Example Question #66 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEGLIGENT
Lax
Responsible
Vociferous
Determined
Blunt
Lax
“Negligent” is an adjective that means “failing to take proper care,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “not doing something carefully.” That means that “responsible” cannot be the correct answer, because “responsible” means “capable of being trusted,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “negligent.” “Lax,” however, is an adjective that can mean “not sufficiently attentive,” and because “lax” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “negligent,” “lax” is the correct answer.
Example Question #67 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SURLY
Rude or hostile
Jumpy
Humorous
Stubborn
Ignorant
Rude or hostile
"Surly" means "rude or hostile," irritable.
"Humorous" means being funny or comical.
"Jumpy" means nervous or subject to sudden, involuntary starts.
"Stubborn" means headstrong, or unreasonably set in purpose or opinion.
"Ignorant" means lacking in knowledge or training.
Example Question #68 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ENIGMATIC
Puzzling
Deceitful
Mischievous
Stupid
Untrustworthy
Puzzling
"Enigmatic" means "puzzling" or mysterious.
"Deceitful" means prone to lying or deceit.
"Mischievous" means maliciously or playfully annoying.
"Stupid" means lacking ordinary mental quickness.
"Untrustworthy" means not deserving or trust or confidence.
Example Question #69 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNSCRUPULOUS
Malicious
Cruel
Devout
Without conscience
Stern
Without conscience
"Unscrupulous" means "without conscience" or unprincipled.
"Stern" means strict, harsh, or uncompromising.
"Cruel" means willfully or knowingly causing pain or distress to others.
"Malicious" means intentionally harmful or spiteful.
"Devout" means sincerely religious, earnest, pious.
Example Question #70 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COURTEOUS
Flirtatious
Polite
Restrained
Exuberant
Princely
Polite
"Courteous" means "polite," well mannered or respectful.
None of the other words are synonyms of courteous:
"Exuberant" means to be filled with excitement.
"Flirtatious" means to suggest playful attraction to someone.
"Princely" means splendid or related to a prince.
"Restrained" means unemotional, moderate and reserved.
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