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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.
ADVENTUROUS
Anemic
Energetic
Daring
Wealthy
Horrific
Daring
"Adventurous" is defined as willing to take risks or try out new things. Since "daring" is defined as adventurous or bold, it is the best answer choice.
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.
INTELLECTUAL
Cerebellum
Interesting
Dangerous
Educated
Lyrical
Educated
"Intellectual" is defined as relating to reasoning and understanding, especially with regard to abstract and rational matters; thus "educated" is the best answer choice.
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.
COARSE
Verbose
Dull
Vulgar
Soft
High
Vulgar
Coarse means rough in texture or rude and vulgar, so "vulgar" is the correct answer. For instance, swear words are often referred to as "coarse language" or "vulgar language."
Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MILD
Harsh
Gentle
Doubtful
Congratulatory
Understanding
Gentle
"Mild" is an adjective that can mean gentle or moderate. So, "harsh" cannot be the correct answer, because "harsh" is an adjective that can mean severe, making it an antonym, not a synonym, of "mild." "Gentle," however, is an adjective that means mild and tender or moderate. So, because "gentle" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "mild," "gentle" is the correct answer.
Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TIMID
Silent
Calm
Bold
Audible
Shy
Shy
"Timid" means shy, so "shy" is the correct answer. To help you, "bold" means brave and confident, and "audible" means able to be heard. (The root "aud" is often found in words that have to do with hearing, like "auditory" (having to do with sound and hearing) and "auditorium" (a large room in which concerts and performances are held).)
Example Question #36 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VALIANT
Timid
Humorous
Shocked
Meek
Brave
Brave
Someone who is "valiant" is very brave, so "brave" is the correct answer. To help you, "humorous" means funny, "shocked" means surprised, and "meek" and "timid" are both synonyms of shy.
Example Question #37 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
METICULOUS
Precise
Synchronized
Uncoordinated
Disastrous
Severed
Precise
“Meticulous” means careful or paying attention to detail, which is the same as if someone is “precise,” which means paying attention to detail. So, "precise" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "meticulous": “uncoordinated” means not organized or clumsy; “synchronized” means in or on time with something; “severed” means cut off; and “disastrous” means unfortunate or terrible.
Example Question #38 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RELIABLE
Unsteady
Interesting
Astounding
Hearty
Dependable
Dependable
"Reliable" means able to be relied on or trustworthy, so the answer choice that is closest in meaning to "reliable" is "dependable," which means able to be depended on or trustworthy. "Irresponsible" is an opposite, or antonym, of "reliable," and means not acting responsibly or not able to be relied upon. None of the other answer choices are related in meaning to "reliable": "hearty" means substantial when referring to food and boisterous and cheerful when referring to people; "astounding" means amazing or shocking; and "interesting" means holding one's attention or fascinating.
Example Question #39 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMPASSIONATE
Trusting
Needy
Kind
Wonderful
Sympathetic
Kind
To be compassionate is to be caring. "Kind" means caring and supportive, and thus is a close synonym to "compassionate."
Example Question #40 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CANNY
Fortunate
Foolish
Clever
Wistful
Perilous
Clever
Someone who is “canny” is sneaky, clever, and cunning. In nature, foxes are often described as “canny,” while in human society, you might call a politician or a salesman “canny.” To provide further help, “foolish” means silly; “wistful” means thinking about the past in a sad way; “perilous” means dangerous; “fortunate” means lucky.
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