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Example Question #153 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SLOVENLY
Fundamental
Frigid
Separate
Untidy
Mystical
Untidy
"Slovenly" means untidy or unclean in appearance or habits.
Example Question #154 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEDULOUS
Belligerent
Unspeakable
Diligent
Rash
Personable
Diligent
"Sedulous" means diligent or hard-working. "Diligent" means persevering in carrying out tasks.
Example Question #155 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TACITURN
Voluntary
Quiet
Gracious
Common
Eloquent
Quiet
"Taciturn" means quiet.
Example Question #156 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ENIGMATIC
Habitual
Valuable
Feeble
Strained
Puzzling
Puzzling
"Enigmatic" means mysterious or perplexing. The best answer choice is "puzzling."
Example Question #157 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCONTINENT
Unrestrained
Brave
Exempt
Intensive
Durable
Unrestrained
"Incontinent" means unrestrained or lacking in self-control.
Example Question #158 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ALOOF
Foreign
Foolish
Difficult
Reserved
Friendly
Reserved
Someone who is "aloof" is distant or stand-offish in manner. It describes someone who holds herself apart from others.
Example Question #159 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNCTILIOUS
Relevant
Masked
Optimistic
Finished
Precise
Precise
"Punctilious" means paying careful attention to detail or strictly following formalities. The best answer choice is "precise."
Example Question #160 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISSOLUTE
Complex
Young
Immoral
Agitated
Loyal
Immoral
"Dissolute" means immoral.
Example Question #1131 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAUSTIC
Serious
Prideful
Guarded
Critical
Obvious
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
Harmful
Abandoned
Skillful
Respected
Lacking
Skillful
"Adept" means skillful.
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