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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.
PRECOCIOUS
Gifted
Dilated
Engorged
Foolhardy
Aggressive
Gifted
The adjective "precocious" is used to describe someone young who is especially talented, intelligent, and gifted. Additionally, "foolhardy" means foolish, reckless, stupid; "engorged" means filled with blood (or some other liquid) and made larger; "aggressive" means prone to starting conflict; "dilated" means (usually of eyes) made wider and more open.
Example Question #162 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BLASE
Concise
Indifferent
Tactful
Supple
Awry
Indifferent
The adjective "blase" means indifferent to, uncaring about something due to believing it to be uninteresting, ordinary, or unexciting. Additionally, "supple" means flexible and bendy; "concise" means brief and 'to the point'; "awry" means gone wrong, gone amiss, out of place; "tactful" means showing appropriate levels of politeness and concern in a social situation, knowing what to say so as not to be rude.
Example Question #163 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LICENTIOUS
Grandiose
Immoral
Legal
Curious
Sanctioned
Immoral
"Licentious" means "immoral," debauched, or unrestrained by morality.
"Grandiose" means theatrical or extravagant, excessively grand.
"Curious" means desiring knowledge, being inquisitive, or it can be used to describe something that is weird or strange.
"Legal" means permitted by even a strict interpretation of the law.
"Sanctioned" means officially approved, allowed, or permitted.
Example Question #164 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VORACIOUS
Demure
Stern
Very Hungry
Punctual
Aggressive
Very Hungry
"Voracious" means very hungry, ravenous, or insatiable.
"Demure" means prim.
"Aggressive" means seeking a fight, angry.
"Punctual" means on time, reliable or dependable.
"Stern" means serious, authoritarian, grim.
Example Question #165 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNCTILIOUS
Ditzy
Finicky
Flamboyant
Morbid
Glamorous
Finicky
"Punctilious" means "finicky," careful or fussy.
"Flamboyant" means extravagant, theatrical or bombastic.
"Glamorous" means sophisticated, alluring or attractive.
"Morbid" means sickly, nasty or gloomy.
"Ditzy" means silly, air-headed, or goofy.
Example Question #166 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DUPLICITOUS
Abnormal
Delinquent
Dishonest
Frank
Pernicious
Dishonest
"Duplicitous" means "dishonest," cheating or lying.
"Pernicious" means bad, lethal or destructive.
"Delinquent" means irresponsible, criminal, or it can mean unpaid when referring to someone paying a bill or a fine.
"Abnormal" means not normal, strange or weird.
"Frank" means honest, upright; it is the opposite of duplicitous.
Example Question #167 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ODIOUS
Indelible
Convalescent
Erudite
Hateful
Odiferous
Hateful
"Odious" means "hateful," loathsome or terrible.
"Erudite" means learned, well-educated, knowledgeable.
"Convalescent" means improving or recuperating, recovering one's health.
"Odiferous" means stinking, foul-smelling or fetid.
"Indelible" means not able to erased, permanent, unforgettable.
Example Question #168 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INQUISITIVE
Petty
Empathetic
Unique
Curious
Boring
Curious
"Inquisitive" means "curious," the trait of asking questions or seeking knowledge.
"Petty" means insignificant, trivial or narrow-minded.
"Empathetic" means caring, compassionate, loving.
"Boring" means uninteresting, dull, monotonous.
"Unique" means alone, special, rare.
Example Question #169 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIABOLICAL
Ingenious
Wicked
Able-bodied
Benevolent
Harmless
Wicked
"Diabolical" means "wicked," devilish or cruel.
"Harmless" means safe, innocuous, or describes something that is not dangerous.
"Ingenious" means very clever, brilliant or creative.
"Able-bodied" means strapping, strong, or physically fit.
"Benevolent" means kind, good-hearted, generous.
Example Question #170 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOCILE
Mild
Obedient
Stubborn
Willful
Determined
Obedient
The correct answer is "obedient."
"Docile" is an adjective that means ready to accept instruction; "obedient" is a synonym of "docile" meaning to comply with orders or requests.
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