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Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CAUSTIC
Unprofessional
Showy
Still
Corrosive
Greedy
Corrosive
"Caustic" means corrosive or very critical, so "corrosive" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "caustic": "greedy" means excessively desirous of money; "showy" means eye-catching or gaudy; "still" means unmoving; and "unprofessional" means improper.
Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LOQUACIOUS
Profound
Blaring
Welcoming
Tiny
Talkative
Talkative
"Loquacious" means talkative, so "talkative" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "loquacious": "blaring" means deafening; "welcoming" means hospitable; "profound" means meaningful; and "tiny" means small.
Example Question #1821 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FATUOUS
Preventive
Workable
Explanatory
Foolish
Offensive
Foolish
"Fatuous" means foolish or inane, so "foolish" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "fatuous": "offensive" means rude; "workable" means feasible; "preventive" means preemptive; and "explanatory" means instructive.
Example Question #54 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SPRY
Morbid
Agile
Crispy
Fake
Juvenile
Agile
"Spry" means nimble, agile, or quick, so "agile" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "spry": "morbid" means gruesome; "crispy" means crunchy; "fake" means not real; and "juvenile" means young.
Example Question #55 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RETICENT
Dangerous
Quiet
Needy
Envious
Mandatory
Quiet
"Reticent" means quiet or reserved, so "quiet" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "reticent": "envious" means jealous; "dangerous" means not safe; "needy" means disadvantaged or needing essentials; and "mandatory" means required.
Example Question #56 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OBNOXIOUS
Agreeable
Prudent
Unpleasant
Careless
Touching
Unpleasant
"Obnoxious" means extremely unpleasant, so "unpleasant" is the correct answer. "Agreeable" is an antonym of "obnoxious"; it means pleasant and easy to get along with. "Touching" means arousing strong feelings of emotion. "Prudent" means careful and cautious. "Careless" means not cautious or inattentive.
Example Question #57 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PETULANT
Peevish
Challenging
Maniacal
Clever
Dangerous
Peevish
"Petulant" means bad-tempered, childish, or peevish, so "peevish," which means sullen or crabby, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "petulant" and "peevish": "clever" means shrewd or smart; "dangerous" means potentially causing harm; "maniacal" means insane; and "challenging" means difficult.
Example Question #58 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PEEVISH
Apathetic
Visible
Amiable
Irritated
Orderly
Irritated
"Peevish" means easily irritated, so "irritable," an adjective that means petulant or crabby, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "peevish" and "irritable": "visible" means able to be seen; "amiable" means friendly or easy to talk to or get along with;"apathetic" means unconcerned or indifferent; and "orderly" means arranged in a neat and tidy manner.
Example Question #281 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
AFFABLE
Canine
Friendly
Dull
Odorous
Vulnerable
Friendly
"Affable" means easy to get along with or friendly. "Odorous" means having a bad smell. "Vulnerable" means weak or helpless. "Dull" means boring or not interesting. "Canine" refers to dogs and their characteristics.
Example Question #282 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
HUMANE
Hydrous
Pacific
Barren
Compassionate
Foolish
Compassionate
"Humane" means showing compassion or emotion. "Foolish" means stupid or silly. "Pacific" means calm and peaceful. "Hydrous" means having water or referring to water. "Barren" means lifeless or incapable to growing crops.
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