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Example Question #251 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NONCOMMITTAL
Prudent
Circumspect
Elective
Sporadic
Erratic
Circumspect
"Noncommittal" and "circumspect" both mean guarded, evasive. "Elective" is a synonym for "optional," and "prudent" is a synonym for wise and cautious. "Erratic" and "sporadic" both mean unpredictable, inconstant.
Example Question #252 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPRESSIONABLE
Naive
Supreme
Luminous
Cogent
Emaciated
Naive
The adjective "impressionable" means naive and innocent, easily misled by others. Additionally, "emaciated" means unhealthily thin and weak from lack of nutrition; "cogent" means (of an argument) convincing; "luminous" means glowing, shining; "supreme" means best, greatest.
Example Question #253 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAPRICIOUS
Cognizant
Inconsistent
Unfettered
Gruesome
Devious
Inconsistent
The adjective "capricious" means inconsistent, fickle, changeable. Additionally, "gruesome" means horrific and disgusting; "devious" means cunning, manipulative and wicked; "cognizant" means aware; "unfettered" means unrestrained, not held back by.
Example Question #254 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBSEQUIOUS
Episodic
Leery
Beatific
Ingratiating
Alluring
Ingratiating
The adjective "obsequious" means excessively obedient and fawning, servile, "ingratiating." To provide further help, "ingratiating" means intended to curry favor, sycophantic. Additionally, "alluring" means attractive and enticing; "beatific" means blissfully happy; "episodic" means occurring in regular episodes; "leery" means wary, cautious, careful.
Example Question #255 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADAMANT
Benighted
Glib
Averse
Obstinate
Impetuous
Obstinate
The adjective "adamant" means stubborn, obstinate, refusing to change one's mind. Additionally, "benighted" means ignorant; "glib" means insincere and terse in language; "averse" means opposed to, unwilling; "impetuous" means badly behaved, disobedient.
Example Question #256 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUMINATIVE
Insatiable
Effervescent
Thoughtful
Stingy
Voracious
Thoughtful
To "ruminate" means to think about something frequently, to mull it over. "Stingy" and "miserly" are synonyms. "Effervescent" is another word for "bubbly." "Voracious" is another word for "ravenous" and "famished."
Example Question #257 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GUILELESS
Vapid
Ingenuous
Debonair
Immanent
Sedulous
Ingenuous
"Guileless" means childlike, naive, or "ingenuous." "Vapid" is a synonym for "dull," and "debonair" is a synonym for "sophisticated" or urbane. "Immanent" means inherent, and "sedulous" means hardworking.
Example Question #258 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BOMBASTIC
Euphoric
Propitious
Acerbic
Overwrought
Vitriolic
Overwrought
"Bombastic" means "overwrought" and pompous. "Vitriolic" and "acerbic" are synonyms. "Propitious" means favorable or auspicious. "Euphoric" means ecstatic or elated.
Example Question #259 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COGENT
Indolent
Subversive
Seditious
Persuasive
Slothful
Persuasive
"Cogent" means extremely "persuasive" or compelling. "Slothful" and "indolent" are synonyms that both mean lazy. "Seditious" and "subversive" are also synonyms.
Example Question #260 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAPRICIOUS
Dulcet
Fickle
Avid
Irascible
Petulant
Fickle
"Capricious" means unpredictable or "fickle." "Petulant" and "irascible" both mean irritable, peevish. "Dulcet" is used to describe sweet, pleasant sounds. "Avid" means keen and eager.
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