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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
Serious
Prideful
Obvious
Critical
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
Harmful
Respected
Skillful
Abandoned
Skillful
"Adept" means skillful.
Example Question #161 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INIMICAL
Friendly
Destructive
Benevolent
Fruitful
Hostile
Hostile
"Inimical" means hostile.
Example Question #162 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LOQUACIOUS
Reserved
Tacit
Talkative
Obedient
Introverted
Talkative
"Loquacious" means talkative.
Example Question #1183 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MUNIFICENT
Offensive
Short-sighted
Thrifty
Generous
Malevolent
Generous
"Munificent" means generous.
Example Question #163 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMMENDABLE
Spacious
Forceful
Praiseworthy
Agreeable
Approval
Praiseworthy
"Commendable" means praiseworthy.
Example Question #164 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CIRCUMSPECT
Uncareful
Talkative
Visible
Cautious
Imprudent
Cautious
"Circumspect" means careful.
Example Question #165 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUERILE
Questionable
Insecure
National
Juvenile
Affectionate
Juvenile
"Puerile" means immature or juvenile.
Example Question #166 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GAUCHE
Tactless
Tiring
Sinister
Direct
Average
Tactless
"Gauche" means lacking social grace, awkward, or tactless.
Example Question #167 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROVINCIAL
Affordable
Narrow-minded
Intensive
Broken
Cuffed
Narrow-minded
"Provincial" means narrow-minded, unsophisticated, or of a province.