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Example Question #153 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SLOVENLY
Fundamental
Untidy
Separate
Mystical
Frigid
Untidy
"Slovenly" means untidy or unclean in appearance or habits.
Example Question #154 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEDULOUS
Rash
Diligent
Belligerent
Personable
Unspeakable
Diligent
"Sedulous" means diligent or hard-working. "Diligent" means persevering in carrying out tasks.
Example Question #155 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TACITURN
Gracious
Voluntary
Quiet
Common
Eloquent
Quiet
"Taciturn" means quiet.
Example Question #156 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ENIGMATIC
Valuable
Puzzling
Habitual
Feeble
Strained
Puzzling
"Enigmatic" means mysterious or perplexing. The best answer choice is "puzzling."
Example Question #157 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCONTINENT
Brave
Exempt
Durable
Unrestrained
Intensive
Unrestrained
"Incontinent" means unrestrained or lacking in self-control.
Example Question #381 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ALOOF
Reserved
Foolish
Friendly
Foreign
Difficult
Reserved
Someone who is "aloof" is distant or stand-offish in manner. It describes someone who holds herself apart from others.
Example Question #159 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNCTILIOUS
Masked
Precise
Optimistic
Relevant
Finished
Precise
"Punctilious" means paying careful attention to detail or strictly following formalities. The best answer choice is "precise."
Example Question #160 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISSOLUTE
Agitated
Complex
Young
Immoral
Loyal
Immoral
"Dissolute" means immoral.
Example Question #161 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAUSTIC
Serious
Obvious
Guarded
Critical
Prideful
Critical
"Caustic" means severely critical, biting, or sarcastic.
Example Question #162 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADEPT
Abandoned
Skillful
Harmful
Lacking
Respected
Skillful
"Adept" means skillful.
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