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Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DILIGENT.
Derisive
Limited
Careful
Disdainful
Loose
Careful
“Diligent” means very careful and determined. It is most commonly associated with hard-work and patient effort. For clarification, "derisive" and "disdainful" both mean to regard with scorn or dislike.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HISTRIONIC.
Dramatic
Unbelievable
Remiss
Eloquent
Impudent
Dramatic
“Histrionic” means dramatic. For clarification, "remiss" means careless or negligent; "impudent" means rude and impolite; "eloquent" means possessing clear and stylish speech.
Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VERACIOUS.
Youthful
Honest
Aged
Dishonest
Demonstrative
Honest
Someone who is “veracious” is very honest. For clarification, "demonstrative" means affectionate or demonstrating loving feelings.
Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GLUTTUNOUS.
Flexible
Greedy
Profound
Slothful
Satiated
Greedy
“Gluttonous” means greedy and is associated with the word “glutton.” For clarification, "slothful" means lazy to the point of it being a sin; "satiated" means full of food or satisfied; "profound" means deep and meaningful.
Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LICENTIOUS.
Brave
Lewd
Whimsical
Lonesome
Pulchritudinous
Lewd
“Licentious” means immoral, particularly with regard to sexuality. So the correct answer is “lewd” which means indecent or sexually offensive. For clarification, "whimsical" means quirky; "pulchritudinous" means beautiful; "lonesome" means lonely or alone.
Example Question #244 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SACCHARINE.
Revolting
Sour
Sweet
Tasteless
Bitter
Sweet
“Saccharine” is an adjective that means of or relating to sugar or sweetness.
Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
EMINENT
rosy
meager
forthcoming
gregarious
illustrious
illustrious
"Eminent" means famous, respected, or illustrious.
Example Question #245 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PERFIDIOUS
multifarious
ideal
insane
malicious
treacherous
treacherous
"Perfidious" means deceitful, untrustworthy, or treacherous.
Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BOISTEROUS.
Angry and resentful
Loud and enthusiastic
Ambitious and outgoing
Shy and reserved
Soft-spoken
Loud and enthusiastic
“Boisterous” means noisy, energetic and often rough or wild so the correct answer is “loud and energetic.” For clarification, "reserved" means aloof or distant; "resentful" means bitter or annoyed at having been previously treated badly.
Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RETICENT.
Prattle
Amble
Quiet
Remorse
Loud
Quiet
“Reticent” means quiet or reserved. For clarification, "prattle" is used to describe inane chatter; "amble" is a type of slow, purposeless walk; "remorse" means regret and sorrow. For further clarification, "inane" means pointless.
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