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Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
BELLICOSE
tired
naughty
aggressive
obscure
secret
aggressive
"Bellicose" means demonstrating willingness to fight, aggressive.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CORRUPT
mixed
secretive
rough
moldy
dishonest
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
beautiful
obedient
timid
angry
pestering
obedient
"Docile" means ready to accept control, or obedient.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
FASTIDIOUS
cowardly
pandering
trustworthy
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
flat
bothersome
greedy
untalkative
tired
untalkative
"Taciturn" means reserved in speech, or untalkative.
Example Question #234 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
TRANQUIL
pointy
calm
fast-growing
choosy
restless
calm
"Tranquil" means free from disturbance, or calm.
Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CALLOUS
heartless
insane
perfect
passable
routine
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.
Prodigal
Jubilant
Ostentatious
Generous
Miserly
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.
Vicious
Greedy
Ridiculous
Slothful
Lethargic
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.
Haughty
Miserly
Philanthropic
Intrepid
Timid
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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