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Example Questions
Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AFFECTIONATE
Loving
Married
Silly
Angry
Boundary
Loving
Someone who is "affectionate" is loving, so "loving" is the correct answer. To help you, "poorly" means sick, and a "boundary" is a border, often specifically the border between two areas.
Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AMBITIOUS
Stubborn
Aimless
Determined
Excellent
Immaculate
Determined
Someone who is "ambitious" is determined and sets difficult goals for themselves to achieve. So, "determined" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "ambitious": "excellent" means very good; "immaculate" means very clean; and "aimless" means without direction or focus.
Example Question #18 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
WISE
Pleasant
Happy
Funny
Sensible
Sensible
The correct answer is "sensible." "Sensible" and wise are adjectives and both words mean intelligent and reasonable. For example, one might say, "She made a sensible decision to save her money."
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ARROGANT
Friendly
Proud
Religious
Generous
Kind
Proud
Someone who is "arrogant" is very proud of his- or herself and confident in his or her abilities, so "proud" is the correct answer.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENERGETIC
Active
Bubbly
Outdated
Messy
Rocky
Active
"Energetic" is defined as demonstrating or having a lot of energy. "Active" means energetic, so "active" is the best answer choice!
Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NAÏVE
Kind
Innocent
Menacing
Massive
Sore
Innocent
"Naïve" means innocent and easily tricked, so "innocent" is the correct answer. To help you, "sore" means sensitive or in pain, "menacing" means scary, and "massive" means very big.
Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SLY
Striking
Cunning
Intelligent
Helpful
Wise
Cunning
"Sly" means sneaky and cunning, so "cunning" is the correct answer. To help you, "striking" means noticeable, and "wise" means very clever.
Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DIABOLICAL
Kind
Absolve
Humorous
Good
Evil
Evil
"Diabolical" means evil, so "evil" is the correct answer. To help you, "absolve" means free someone from blame or guilt, and "humorous" means very funny.
Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LOYAL
Late
Fierce
Fearful
Faithful
Timid
Faithful
Someone who is "loyal" is honest and faithful; a loyal person stays by your side through good and bad times. So, "faithful" is the correct answer. To help you, "timid" means shy, and "fearful" means afraid.
Example Question #27 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VIRTUOUS
Shy
Evil
Good
Bold
Wet
Good
"Virtuous" means good, so "good" is the correct answer. A "virtue," which is a positive attribute, is the opposite of a "vice," which is a negative attribute. Kindness is a virtue; dishonesty is a vice.
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