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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
Troubling
Playful
Insistent
Dogmatic means defining principles as incontrovertibly true, or being very insistent about their value.
Example Question #114 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LACONIC
Concise
Lazy
Cylindrical
Formulaic
Insane
Concise
Laconic means using few words, or concise.
Example Question #115 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LENIENT
Forgiving
Secret
Forward-thinking
Energetic
Antique
Forgiving
Lenient means permissive, merciful, or forgiving.
Example Question #116 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPULSIVE
Sentimental
Showy
Generous
Pallid
Rash
Rash
Impulsive and rash are both adjectives that describe sudden actions based on emotion rather than on long-term consequences.
Example Question #117 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SURREPTITIOUS
Excessive
Unremarkable
Stealthy
Idealistic
Thrifty
Stealthy
Surreptitious means stealthy or secret.
Example Question #118 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISTINGUISHED
Upset
Controlled
Famous
Downtrodden
Cheerful
Famous
Distinguished means successful, authoritative, or famous.
Example Question #119 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
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CONTEMPTIBLE
Enshrined
Hateful
Damaged
Gracious
Capital
Hateful
Contemptible means deserving contempt, despicable, or hateful.
Example Question #120 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BELLIGERENT
Melodious
Resonant
Treasonous
Elegant
Hostile
Hostile
Someone who is belligerent is hostile.
Example Question #121 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEFT
Stupid
Skillful
Left
Bereft
Hard of hearing
Skillful
Someone who is "deft" is skilled, capable, or talented. (It usually refers to an action taken with the hands: "a deft carpenter").
Example Question #122 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLAMBOYANT
Headstrong
Thrifty
Rapid
Pale
Exuberant
Exuberant
Flamboyant means attracting attention because of exuberance.
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