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Example Question #163 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VORACIOUS
Very Hungry
Punctual
Demure
Stern
Aggressive
Very Hungry
"Voracious" means very hungry, ravenous, or insatiable.
"Demure" means prim.
"Aggressive" means seeking a fight, angry.
"Punctual" means on time, reliable or dependable.
"Stern" means serious, authoritarian, grim.
Example Question #164 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNCTILIOUS
Finicky
Flamboyant
Morbid
Ditzy
Glamorous
Finicky
"Punctilious" means "finicky," careful or fussy.
"Flamboyant" means extravagant, theatrical or bombastic.
"Glamorous" means sophisticated, alluring or attractive.
"Morbid" means sickly, nasty or gloomy.
"Ditzy" means silly, air-headed, or goofy.
Example Question #165 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DUPLICITOUS
Abnormal
Frank
Dishonest
Delinquent
Pernicious
Dishonest
"Duplicitous" means "dishonest," cheating or lying.
"Pernicious" means bad, lethal or destructive.
"Delinquent" means irresponsible, criminal, or it can mean unpaid when referring to someone paying a bill or a fine.
"Abnormal" means not normal, strange or weird.
"Frank" means honest, upright; it is the opposite of duplicitous.
Example Question #163 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ODIOUS
Convalescent
Erudite
Hateful
Indelible
Odiferous
Hateful
"Odious" means "hateful," loathsome or terrible.
"Erudite" means learned, well-educated, knowledgeable.
"Convalescent" means improving or recuperating, recovering one's health.
"Odiferous" means stinking, foul-smelling or fetid.
"Indelible" means not able to erased, permanent, unforgettable.
Example Question #312 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INQUISITIVE
Petty
Empathetic
Unique
Curious
Boring
Curious
"Inquisitive" means "curious," the trait of asking questions or seeking knowledge.
"Petty" means insignificant, trivial or narrow-minded.
"Empathetic" means caring, compassionate, loving.
"Boring" means uninteresting, dull, monotonous.
"Unique" means alone, special, rare.
Example Question #313 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIABOLICAL
Harmless
Able-bodied
Benevolent
Ingenious
Wicked
Wicked
"Diabolical" means "wicked," devilish or cruel.
"Harmless" means safe, innocuous, or describes something that is not dangerous.
"Ingenious" means very clever, brilliant or creative.
"Able-bodied" means strapping, strong, or physically fit.
"Benevolent" means kind, good-hearted, generous.
Example Question #314 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOCILE
Stubborn
Obedient
Determined
Willful
Mild
Obedient
The correct answer is "obedient."
"Docile" is an adjective that means ready to accept instruction; "obedient" is a synonym of "docile" meaning to comply with orders or requests.
Example Question #171 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHURLISH
Crude
Refined
Petty
Gracious
Scrupulous
Crude
"Churlish" means crude, boorish, rude or grumpy.
"Petty" means narrow-minded when describing someone's personality; it can also mean insignificant or trivial or unimportant.
"Gracious" means kind, giving, amiable.
"Scrupulous" means very careful, meticulous or fussy.
"Refined" means cultured, civilized or elegant.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LEWD
absolve
vulgar
directionless
misleading
noisy
vulgar
Lewd means vulgar.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TEDIOUS
forgiven
boring
trapped
upset
disgusting
boring
"Tedious" means boring or dull.
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