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Example Question #125 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LAX
Careless
Attentive
Accurate
Disarmed
Careless
The word "lax" means not paying enough attention or negligent. The best choice is "careless" because it means negligent. Considering the other choices, "attentive" means paying attention, "disarmed" means having had a weapon taken away, and "accurate" means not containing errors.
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SPARTAN
Self-disciplined
Fortuitous
Fulsome
Envoy
Self-disciplined
The word "spartan" means strict and disciplined. "Self-disciplined," which means having control over oneself in order to focus on improving oneself, is the best choice. Considering the other choices, "envoy" means messenger, "fortuitous" means lucky, and "fulsome" means offensive.
Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CANNY
Molded
Selected
Conscious
Wise
Wise
"Canny" means making smart decisions, especially decisions having to do with business or finances. The best choice is "shrewd," which means clever or canny. Considering the other choices, "conscious" means self-aware, "molded" means made to fit a particular shape, and "selected" means chosen.
Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ARDENT
Passionate
Varied
Fanciful
Wild
Passionate
"Ardent" means very emotional. The best choice is "passionate" which shares the same definition as "ardent." Considering the other choices, "wild" means untamed, "fanciful" means imaginative, and "varied" means having many forms.
Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HEADSTRONG
Gaudy
Hindrance
Durable
Unyielding
Unyielding
The word "headstrong" means obstinate or stubborn. "Unyielding," which means unable or unwilling to be persuaded, is the best answer choice because it is closest in meaning to "headstrong." Considering the other choices, "durable" means lasting or not easily broken, "gaudy" means incredibly showy and ugly, and a "hindrance" is an obstacle.
Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
ZANY
Helpful
Beneficial
Crazy
Inane
Deleterious
Crazy
“Zany” means wacky, abnormal, and crazy. To provide further guidance, "inane" means boring and pointless; "beneficial" means offering benefit, helpful; "deleterious" means causing harm, damaging.
Example Question #36 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
GENTEEL
Diminished
Impossible
Recalcitrant
Polite
Forbidden
Polite
“Genteel” means well-mannered and polite. To provide further guidance, "diminished" means reduced, made smaller; "impossible" means not possible, not able to be done; "forbidden" means not allowed; "recalcitrant" means disobedient, disrespectful.
Example Question #37 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ASSIDUOUS
Worthy
Narrow-minded
Tantamount
Hard-working
Hard-working
"Assiduous" means diligent. The best choice is "hard-working," which shares the same meaning as "assiduous." Considering the other choices, "tantamount" means same or equal, "worthy" means respectable, and "narrow-minded" means biased.
Example Question #38 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ZANY
Intelligent
Crazy
Pathetic
Easy
Crazy
The word "zany" means crazy. The best choice is "crazy" because it is a part of the definition of "zany." Considering the other choices, "pathetic" means causing observers to feel sadness and pity, "intelligent" means able to understand and learn things easily, and "easy" means not difficult.
Example Question #39 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
WARY
Frustrated
Dilapidated
Careful
Tired
Old
Careful
"Wary" means cautious or careful. Therefore, "careful" is the correct synonym.
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