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Example Question #111 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PETULANT
Irritable
Pugnacious
Bloated
Patient
Dangerous
Irritable
"Petulant" describes someone that is easily irritated, so Irritable would be the correct answer. Patient is the opposite of Petulant. Bloated means something or someone is swollen. Dangerous describes something or someone that can cause harm, and Pugnacious means belligerent or warlike. These last three words have no relation to Petulant in this context.
Example Question #112 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HEARTY
Rash
Cheerful
Petulant
Independent
New
Cheerful
Hearty means heartful, or loud and cheerful.
Example Question #113 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOGMATIC
Tight-laced
Neutral
Insistent
Playful
Troubling
Insistent
Dogmatic means defining principles as incontrovertibly true, or being very insistent about their value.
Example Question #1133 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LACONIC
Formulaic
Cylindrical
Insane
Lazy
Concise
Concise
Laconic means using few words, or concise.
Example Question #114 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LENIENT
Forward-thinking
Secret
Forgiving
Energetic
Antique
Forgiving
Lenient means permissive, merciful, or forgiving.
Example Question #115 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPULSIVE
Pallid
Sentimental
Generous
Rash
Showy
Rash
Impulsive and rash are both adjectives that describe sudden actions based on emotion rather than on long-term consequences.
Example Question #116 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SURREPTITIOUS
Thrifty
Excessive
Unremarkable
Stealthy
Idealistic
Stealthy
Surreptitious means stealthy or secret.
Example Question #117 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISTINGUISHED
Famous
Downtrodden
Upset
Controlled
Cheerful
Famous
Distinguished means successful, authoritative, or famous.
Example Question #118 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTEMPTIBLE
Capital
Enshrined
Hateful
Gracious
Damaged
Hateful
Contemptible means deserving contempt, despicable, or hateful.
Example Question #1139 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BELLIGERENT
Treasonous
Melodious
Elegant
Hostile
Resonant
Hostile
Someone who is belligerent is hostile.
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