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Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
DOCILE
timid
pestering
angry
obedient
beautiful
obedient
"Docile" means ready to accept control, or obedient.
Example Question #231 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
FASTIDIOUS
pandering
trustworthy
cowardly
independent
perfectionist
perfectionist
"Fastidious" means very attentive to detail, or perfectionist.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
TACITURN
greedy
untalkative
tired
bothersome
flat
untalkative
"Taciturn" means reserved in speech, or untalkative.
Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
TRANQUIL
restless
calm
pointy
choosy
fast-growing
calm
"Tranquil" means free from disturbance, or calm.
Example Question #7 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CALLOUS
insane
passable
perfect
routine
heartless
heartless
"Callous" means insensitive, or heartless.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters
MUNIFICENT.
Generous
Jubilant
Ostentatious
Miserly
Prodigal
Generous
“Munificent” describes someone who is very generous, particularly with regards to money. For clarification prodigal means extravagant or wasteful; ostentatious means luxurious; jubilant means very happy; miserly means not generous or very stingy.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters
AVARICIOUS.
Slothful
Lethargic
Ridiculous
Greedy
Vicious
Greedy
"Avaricious” describes someone who is greedy and desiring of wealth accumulation. For clarification vicious means aggressive and mean; lethargic means very tired; slothful means lazy to the point of sin; ridiculous means absurd.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters
PARSIMONIOUS.
Timid
Miserly
Intrepid
Philanthropic
Haughty
Miserly
A “parsimonious” person is someone who is very frugal or disinclined to give money. Therefore the best possible correct answer is “miserly” which also means not generous with money. For clarification intrepid means bold and adventurous; philanthropic means charitable; timid means shy; haughty means proud.
Example Question #981 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DILIGENT.
Disdainful
Limited
Careful
Loose
Derisive
Careful
“Diligent” means very careful and determined. It is most commonly associated with hard-work and patient effort. For clarification, "derisive" and "disdainful" both mean to regard with scorn or dislike.
Example Question #982 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HISTRIONIC.
Dramatic
Unbelievable
Remiss
Impudent
Eloquent
Dramatic
“Histrionic” means dramatic. For clarification, "remiss" means careless or negligent; "impudent" means rude and impolite; "eloquent" means possessing clear and stylish speech.
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