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Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
BELLICOSE
obscure
tired
naughty
aggressive
secret
aggressive
"Bellicose" means demonstrating willingness to fight, aggressive.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CORRUPT
moldy
dishonest
rough
mixed
secretive
dishonest
"Corrupt" means lacking in integrity, or dishonest.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
DOCILE
obedient
pestering
timid
beautiful
angry
obedient
"Docile" means ready to accept control, or obedient.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
FASTIDIOUS
independent
cowardly
perfectionist
pandering
trustworthy
perfectionist
"Fastidious" means very attentive to detail, or perfectionist.
Example Question #1776 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
TACITURN
greedy
bothersome
tired
untalkative
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
fast-growing
calm
choosy
pointy
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
routine
perfect
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.
Jubilant
Prodigal
Miserly
Ostentatious
Generous
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.
Ridiculous
Vicious
Lethargic
Slothful
Greedy
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
Haughty
Philanthropic
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.
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