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Example Question #131 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIGNIFIED
Rapt
Unenthused
Enthralled
Chronic
Stately
Stately
Someone who is "dignified" is stately, majestic, or even imposing. "Chronic" means persistent, and "rapt" and "enthralled" both mean fascinating. "Unenthused," the opposite of enthused, means not excited.
Example Question #132 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
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ZANY
Humdrum
Mundane
Succulent
Eccentric
Ordinary
Eccentric
"Zany" and "eccentric" both describe someone who is peculiar, strange, or unusual. This is the opposite of "ordinary," "mundane," and "humdrum." "Succulent" means juicy, luscious, or delicious.
Example Question #133 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLEXIBLE
Incapable
Demanding
Accommodating
Edible
Rigid
Accommodating
Someone who is "flexible" is able to accommodate others' demands or needs. "Flexible" is an antonym of demanding in some contexts and an antonym of "rigid" in other contexts. "Edible" means able to be eaten, and "capable" means able to do a certain thing.
Example Question #134 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FAIR
Magnanimous
Just
Generous
Defiant
Festive
Just
"Fair" and "just" are synonyms referring to behaving in an equitable manner. "Defiant" means resistant or uncooperative. "Festive" means cheerful and party-like. "Magnanimous" means generous.
Example Question #135 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
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COOPERATIVE
Literate
Spontaneous
Amenable
Improvised
Productive
Amenable
"Amenable" and "cooperative" are synonyms referring to people who are easy to get along with. "Productive' can mean fruitful or prolific, and "literate" means able to read. "Spontaneous" and "improvised" both mean unplanned and unrehearsed.
Example Question #136 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
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IMPULSIVE
Impetuous
Mellow
Tepid
Episodic
Charming
Impetuous
"Impetuous" means "impulsive" or tending towards making quick decisions without much thought. "Tepid" means lukewarm, "charming" means attractive or pleasant, and "mellow" means relaxed. "Episodic" describes something that occurs in isolated episodes.
Example Question #137 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
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OBSERVANT
Polished
Alert
Unquestioning
Equitable
Unbiased
Alert
"Observant" and "alert" both mean watchful. "Polished" means either shiny or refined. To be "unquestioning" is to accept something without doubt or hesitation. "Equitable" and "unbiased" both mean fair.
Example Question #138 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORCEFUL
Shrewd
Sweet
Lazy
Assertive
Amenable
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 #139 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
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SOBER
Forgiving
Vengeful
Doubting
Clearheaded
Blind
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 #140 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
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SHREWD
Ignorant
Sharp
Helpful
Obliging
Vivacious
Sharp
To be "shrewd" is to show sharp, astute judgment. "Ignorant" means lacking knowledge. "Helpful" and "obliging" are synonyms. "Vivacious" means lively.
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