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Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
IMPISH
prickly
tiny
carefree
obnoxious
mischievous
mischievous
"Impish" means mischievous.
Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
WORLDLY
innate
painstaking
distanced
experienced
well-known
experienced
"Worldly" means experienced and sophisticated.
Example Question #271 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
NIMBLE
sprightly
strong
rude
aloof
meticulous
sprightly
"Nimble" means moving quickly and lightly, or sprightly.
Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Callous
Compassionate
Mutable
Unfeeling
Euphoric
Sympathetic
Unfeeling
"Callous" means unfeeling; Compassionate and Sympathetic means showing emotion; Euphoric means extremely happy; and Mutable means able to be changed.
Example Question #271 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PRAGMATIC
sensible
newfangled
blunt
controversial
aristocratic
sensible
"Pragmatic" means sensible or practical.
Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
RUTHLESS
flexible
well-written
competent
impoverished
cruel
cruel
"Ruthless" means merciless and cruel.
Example Question #1822 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
BENEVOLENT
aesthetic
expensive
insane
kindhearted
judgmental
kindhearted
"Benevolent" means kindhearted and well-meaning.
Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
QUIXOTIC
Cautious
Tangential
Miniature
Impractical
Aligned
Impractical
"Quixotic" means impractical, fanciful, or idealistic. The word is based upon the literary character Don Quixote, who is impractical, chivalrous, and romantic. So, "impractical" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "quixotic."
Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VALIANT
Brave
Ample
Timid
Noxious
Frightened
Brave
"Valiant" means brave. "Timid" means fearful or shy. "Frightened" means afraid or scared. "Noxious" means poisonous or toxic. "Ample" means enough or sufficient.
Example Question #47 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMPARTIAL
Partial
Biased
Neutral
Prejudiced
Empathetic
Neutral
"Impartial" means neutral. "Biased," "prejudiced," and "partial" are all antoynyms of "impartial." They all mean not neutral, but taking one side. Empathethic means showing sympathy or compassion.
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