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Example Question #122 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VILLAINOUS
Devious
Wicked
Contemplative
Fiscal
Geriatric
Wicked
"Villainous" means wicked or evil. "Devious" means deceitful, "geriatric" means elderly, and "contemplative" means thoughtful. "Fiscal" and "financial" are synonyms that both mean related to money.
Example Question #123 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCORRUPTIBLE
Honest
Delectable
Saintly
Notorious
Infamous
Honest
Someone "incorruptible" is literally incapable of being corrupted but more broadly honest and ethical. "Infamous" and "notorious" both mean well-known for a bad reason. "Delectable" means delicious.
Example Question #124 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EMINENT
Helpless
Zany
Distinguished
Optimistic
Obedient
Distinguished
Someone "eminent" is prominent, distinguished, or illustrious. "Obedient" and "disobedient" are antonyms, as are "optimistic" and "hopeless." "Zany" means peculiar or eccentric.
Example Question #125 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GENEROUS
Heroic
Valiant
Equable
Magnanimous
Stingy
Magnanimous
"Generous" means magnanimous, which is the opposite of "stingy" and "miserly." "Equable" means calm and collected. "Heroic" means courageous or valiant.
Example Question #126 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POETIC
Prosaic
Antiquated
Loquacious
Lyrical
Aqueous
Lyrical
"Poetic" and "prosaic" are typically antonyms, while "poetic" and "lyrical" are near synonyms. "Aqueous" means watery or resembling water. "Loquacious" means very talkative. "Antiquated" means old fashioned or outdated.
Example Question #127 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARROGANT
Garbled
Inferior
Haughty
Bragging
Compulsory
Haughty
"Arrogant" means haughty, stuck-up, or inclined to believe in one's own superiority. Someone arrogant may be inclined to "brag," but bragging and arrogant are not quite synonyms. Someone arrogant would not generally feel "inferior." "Garbled" means muddied or distorted, and "compulsory" means required.
Example Question #128 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNCTUAL
Prompt
Dazzling
Punishing
Crafty
Peculiar
Prompt
"Punctual" and "prompt" both mean timely. "Dazzling" means extremely bright or impressive. "Punishing" and "rewarding" are antonyms, as are "peculiar" and "ordinary." "Crafty" means cunning or sly.
Example Question #129 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBEDIENT
Woebegone
Compliant
Skeptical
Creative
Gullible
Compliant
"Obedient" and "compliant" both describe a willingness to follow rules. "Gullible" and "skeptical" are antonyms, and "creative" means imaginative. "Woebegone" means sorrowful.
Example Question #130 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMMORAL
Obstinate
Loving
Stubborn
Sinful
Ethical
Sinful
"Immoral" and "sinful" both mean unethical, the opposite of ethical. "Amorous," a similar sounding word, means loving. "Stubborn" and "obstinate" are synonyms referring to people whose opinions are difficult to change or modify.
Example Question #568 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIGNIFIED
Unenthused
Enthralled
Stately
Rapt
Chronic
Stately
Someone who is "dignified" is stately, majestic, or even imposing. "Chronic" means persistent, and "rapt" and "enthralled" both mean fascinating. "Unenthused," the opposite of enthused, means not excited.
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