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Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
WILY
Sneaky
Uninterested
Weary
Different
Sneaky
Something that is "wily" is sneaky. "Sneaky" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "wily." None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "wily": "weary" means tired; "different" means deviating from the norm or unusual; and "uninterested" means not interested, as you might be able to infer from the word's use of the negative prefix "un-," which means not.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TIMID
Shy
Serene
Pallid
Atone
Shy
"Timid" means lacking in courage or shy. "Shy" is the best answer choice since it is a part of the definition of "timid." Considering the other choices, "pallid" means pale or faint in color, "serene" means calm, and "atone" means make up for an offense or crime.
Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NOBLE
corrupt
immoral
honorable
unethical
honorable
The correct answer is "honorable." Both words mean having good principles and ideals. All of the other answer choices are antonyms, or opposites, of "noble."
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OBTUSE
Angle
Chaotic
Clever
Dumb
Dumb
The word "obtuse" is an adjective which means slow-witted or not very smart. "Dumb" is the best choice, as it means not smart. Considering the other choices, "clever" is an antonym of "obstuse." The meaning of "chaotic" is not related to the meaning of "obtuse." The choice "angle" refers to mathematical terminology (i.e. an obtuse angle) but is not relevant as we do not use "obtuse" this way in everyday speech.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OPTIMISTIC
Good
Hopeful
Sad
Perfect
Hopeful
The word "optimistic" means expecting a positive outcome. The best choice is "hopeful" because someone who is optimistic has hope that things will turn out well in the future.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NOBLE
Bald
New
Distinguished
Rich
Distinguished
The word "noble" means praised for character or excellence. The best choice is "distinguished" which means well-known, typically for excellence.
Example Question #961 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CALLOUS
Abject
Talkative
Verdant
Insensitive
Insensitive
The word "callous" means harsh or insensitive. The best choice is "insensitive," as it is a part of the definition of "callous." Considering the other choices, "verdant" means green or covered in plants, "abject" means hopeless, and "talkative" means talking a lot.
Example Question #962 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EXQUISITE
Ask
Extolled
Refined
Conjoined
Refined
The word "exquisite" means of special beauty or charm or extraordinary. The best choice is "refined" which means showing good taste. Considering the other choices, "ask" means offer a question to, "extolled" means praised, and "conjoined" means joined together.
Example Question #963 : Synonyms
Select the synonym.
Regal
Punctual
Miniature
Grand
Imaginary
Detractable
Grand
Regal can be defined as something befitting a king, while grand can be defined as something noble or revered. These two words are synonyms. None of the other answer choices have similar meanings.
Example Question #964 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DOCILE
Healthy
Doctor
Tame
Stubborn
Tame
"Docile" means tame or easily handled. "Tame" is the best answer because it is part of the definition of "docile." Considering the other choices, "healthy" means possessing good health, "stubborn" means difficult to manage, and a "doctor" is a person licensed to practice medicine or a person who has been awarded a doctoral degree.
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