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Example Question #185 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLIPPANT
Persuasive
Avaricious
Gregarious
Frivolous
Pugnacious
Frivolous
"Flippant" means both frivolous and carefree. "Avaricious" means greedy, and "persuasive" means convincing. "Pugnacious" means combative or aggressive. "Gregarious" means outgoing and engaging.
Example Question #186 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INEPT
Fortuitous
Incompetent
Adroit
Tranquil
Lucky
Incompetent
"Inept" and "incompetent" are synonyms. This is an antonym of "adroit" or "skillful." "Tranquil" means peaceful and calm. "Fortunate" means lucky, as does "fortuitous."
Example Question #187 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESOURCEFUL
Leery
Opulent
Smelly
Avaricious
Enterprising
Enterprising
"Resourceful" and "enterprising" are synonyms. While someone who is "opulent" or "rich" may have many "resources," the two are actually not synonyms. "Avaricious" means greedy, and "smelly" means having or emitting a bad odor. "Leery" means cautious.
Example Question #188 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISCREET
Reckless
Inconspicuous
Separate
Hideous
Monstrous
Inconspicuous
Someone who is "discreet" is cautious or inconspicuous. This is an antonym of "reckless." "Hideous" means very ugly, and "monstrous" means monster-like. "Discrete," a different word from "discreet," can be used to mean separate and distinct from something else.
Example Question #189 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROPHETIC
Individual
Myopic
Farsighted
Distraught
Collective
Farsighted
Someone who is "prophetic" is clairvoyant, able to see and predict the future well. "Myopic" is an antonym meaning nearsighted. "Individual" and "collective" are antonyms, and "distraught" means deeply upset and distressed.
Example Question #191 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESILIENT
Elevated
Conservative
Strong
Efficacious
Enervated
Strong
"Resilient" means strong, tough, or hardy. This is an antonym of "enervated," or weak. "Efficacious" means efficient, and "elevated" means literally or figuratively raised to a higher level. "Conservative" and "liberal" are antonyms.
Example Question #192 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUGNACIOUS
Sardonic
Combative
Adroit
Mollifying
Appeasing
Combative
"Pugnacious" means combative, aggressive, and eager to fight. This is an antonym of both "mollifying" and "appeasing," which mean attempting to soothe or placate. "Sardonic" means sarcastic, and "adroit" means skillful and adept.
Example Question #192 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBSTREPEROUS
Eager
Effervescent
Equitable
Plausible
Rambunctious
Rambunctious
"Obstreperous" means rambunctious and rowdy. "Effervescent" means bubbly, and "equitable" means fair and just. "Eager" means enthusiastic, and "plausible" means credible.
Example Question #193 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JUST
Equitable
Affable
Fanatical
Knowledgeable
Vivacious
Equitable
"Just" means equitable, fair, and impartial. "Affable" means friendly and amiable. "Vivacious" and "lively" are synonyms, as are "militant" and "fanatical."
Example Question #194 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVARICIOUS
Greedy
Exuberant
Earnest
Listless
Charismatic
Greedy
"Avaricious" means greedy and acquisitive. "Charismatic" means charming or fascinating. "Earnest" means sincere and candid, and "listless" means exhausted. "Exuberant" and "ebullient" are synonyms.
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