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Example Question #132 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORCEFUL
Lazy
Sweet
Amenable
Shrewd
Assertive
Assertive
"Forceful" means strong, assertive, and energetic. "Sweet" and "sour" are antonyms, as are "lazy" and "hardworking." "Shrewd" means sharp, and "amenable" means cooperative or compliant.
Example Question #133 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOBER
Forgiving
Clearheaded
Vengeful
Blind
Doubting
Clearheaded
While "sober" can literally mean not intoxicated, it can more generally be used to describe a clearheaded perspective. "Blind" and "seeing" are antonyms, as are "vengeful" and "forgiving." "Doubting" is a synonym for "dubious."
Example Question #134 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SHREWD
Sharp
Ignorant
Vivacious
Obliging
Helpful
Sharp
To be "shrewd" is to show sharp, astute judgment. "Ignorant" means lacking knowledge. "Helpful" and "obliging" are synonyms. "Vivacious" means lively.
Example Question #571 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPRIGHTLY
Logical
Ferocious
Lively
Bleak
Boorish
Lively
"Sprightly" means "lively," energetic or agile.
"Ferocious" means extremely violent or energetic.
"Logical" means reasonable, understandable, or following logic.
"Bleak" means desolate, grim or depressing.
"Boorish" means rude, uncouth, or crude.
Example Question #572 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TACITURN
Loquacious
Odiferous
Verbose
Perfunctory
Uncommunicative
Uncommunicative
"Taciturn" means "uncommunicative" or tight-lipped, adjective to describe someone who rarely speaks.
"Loquacious" means excessively talkative or chatty.
"Verbose" means wordy or said in a not succinct way.
"Perfunctory" means done as a routine, automatic, or unthinking.
"Odiferous" means smelly, or having odor.
Example Question #573 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ALACRITY
Liveliness
Grievous
Complaisant
Unruly
Sluggishness
Liveliness
"Alacrity" means "liveliness," alertness or promptness.
"Grievous" means sorrowful or painful; something that causes grief.
"Unruly" means raucous, disorderly or violent.
"Complaisant" means agreeable, indulgent or good natured.
"Sluggishness" means laziness, slowness, or moving with the slowness of a slug.
Example Question #1361 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUIXOTIC
Rational
Chauvinistic
Pessimistic
Idealistic
Adept
Idealistic
"Quixotic" means "idealistic," or dreamy, or fantastical. It is a word derived from the book Don Quixote de la Mancha by Cervantes.
"Chauvinistic" means biased, intolerant or prejudiced.
"Pessimistic" means expecting the worst to happen, depressed, despondent.
"Rational" means logical, reasonable or sane.
"Adept" means skilled or proficient.
Example Question #1362 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOTING
Envious
Content
Adorable
Hateful
Indulgent
Indulgent
"Doting" means indulgent, affectionate or loving.
"Content" means happy or satisfied.
"Envious" means having envy, or desiring a trait possessed by someone else.
"Adorable" means sweet and cute or lovable.
"Hateful" means nasty, cruel or despicable.
Example Question #1363 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SNARKY
Vapid
Talkative
Forthright
Smart
Judgmental
Judgmental
"Snarky" means "judgmental," cynical or rude.
"Forthright" means straightforward and honest.
"Vapid" means dull, insipid or boring.
"Smart" means intelligent or clever.
"Talkative" means communicative, or the quality of talking a lot.
Example Question #291 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IRASCIBLE
Needy
Cranky
Poised
Spry
Wicked
Cranky
"Irascible" means "cranky" or prone to anger.
"Wicked" means cruel or evil; villainous.
"Needy" means impoverished, disadvantaged, or in need.
"Poised" means steady, composed or balanced in mannerism.
"Spry" means agile or full of life; vivacious.
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