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Example Question #152 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SLOVENLY
Separate
Mystical
Untidy
Fundamental
Frigid
Untidy
"Slovenly" means untidy or unclean in appearance or habits.
Example Question #153 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEDULOUS
Belligerent
Rash
Diligent
Unspeakable
Personable
Diligent
"Sedulous" means diligent or hard-working. "Diligent" means persevering in carrying out tasks.
Example Question #154 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TACITURN
Voluntary
Quiet
Common
Gracious
Eloquent
Quiet
"Taciturn" means quiet.
Example Question #155 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ENIGMATIC
Strained
Puzzling
Feeble
Habitual
Valuable
Puzzling
"Enigmatic" means mysterious or perplexing. The best answer choice is "puzzling."
Example Question #156 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCONTINENT
Durable
Intensive
Brave
Unrestrained
Exempt
Unrestrained
"Incontinent" means unrestrained or lacking in self-control.
Example Question #157 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ALOOF
Reserved
Foolish
Foreign
Friendly
Difficult
Reserved
Someone who is "aloof" is distant or stand-offish in manner. It describes someone who holds herself apart from others.
Example Question #158 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNCTILIOUS
Relevant
Masked
Finished
Precise
Optimistic
Precise
"Punctilious" means paying careful attention to detail or strictly following formalities. The best answer choice is "precise."
Example Question #159 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISSOLUTE
Immoral
Agitated
Young
Complex
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
Guarded
Prideful
Serious
Critical
Obvious
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
Lacking
Respected
Skillful
Harmful
Abandoned
Skillful
"Adept" means skillful.
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