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Example Question #151 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WANTON
Disinterested
Dull
Playful
Bothersome
Boring
Playful
"Wanton" and "playful" are synonyms referring to a carefree (as opposed to serious) disposition. The other words do not have this meaning. Although the word "wanton" is somewhat difficult, analyzing the other answer choices and recognizing that "playful" is not at all related to the words "bothersome," "disinterested," "boring," and "dull," which all have negative connotations, can help you arrive at the correct answer.
Example Question #152 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BLUNT
Forward
Indirect
Feminine
Masculine
Fickle
Forward
The words "blunt" and "forward" can be used to describe someone who is very direct (almost rudely so) when he or she expresses him or herself. The other words do not share this meaning. Words like "masculine" and "feminine" are clearly unrelated to the word "blunt." And the word "indirect" is actually an antonym of the word "blunt." Carefully considering the other answer choices may help you arrive at the correct answer.
Example Question #153 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FICKLE
Inconstant
Fussy
Finicky
Youthful
Humble
Inconstant
The words "fickle" and "inconstant" describe the personality of someone who changes his or her mind frequently. The other words do not share this meaning. The words "finicky" and "fussy" are synonymous with each other, describing someone with fastidious behavior. "Humble" and "youthful" are not related in meaning to the word fickle.
Example Question #154 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CALLOUS
Criminal
Caring
Dense
Insensitive
Compassionate
Insensitive
"Callous" means "insensitive" or cruel.
"Criminal" means corrupt or illegal.
"Dense" means thick or compressed; as a personality trait it means unintelligent.
"Compassionate" means caring and empathetic.
"Caring" means to be kind and attentive to another's needs.
Example Question #155 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCRUPULOUS
Devious
Principled
Immoral
Kind
Monastic
Principled
"Scrupulous" means "principled," honest or trustworthy.
"Kind" means generous and good.
"Monastic" means secluded or contemplative or related to a monk.
"Devious" means deceitful, dishonest, wily.
"Immoral" means evil, degenerate or unscrupulous.
Example Question #156 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CYNICAL
Disgusting
Relevant
Distrusting
Displaced
Pertinent
Distrusting
The adjective "cynical" is used to describe someone who is distrusting of others and inclined to believe things are less virtuous than they seem. Additionally, "disgusting" means gross, unattractive, sickening; "displaced" means moved from its original position, dislodged, shifted; "pertinent" is a synonym of "relevant" they both mean related to the topic of discussion, important to what is happening.
Example Question #157 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
KEEN
Creative
Unwilling
Serene
Eager
Jolly
Eager
The adjective "keen" can mean either "eager," willing to do something or sharp, quick-witted, intelligent. Additionally, "jolly" means cheerful, good-natured, happy; "serene" means peaceful; "unwilling" means not wanting to do something.
Example Question #158 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHARISMATIC
Inert
Charming
Nauseating
Vigilant
Ominous
Charming
The adjective "charismatic" means charming and interesting, having a personality that other people find attractive and fascinating. Additionally, "inert" means motionless, not moving, having no energy; "vigilant" means watchful, attentive, paying careful attention to something; "nauseating" means sickening, disgusting, causing one to feel sick; "ominous" means threatening, suggesting something bad or dangerous will happen.
Example Question #159 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STAID
Composed
Serious
Dynamic
Hedonistic
Reckless
Serious
The adjective "staid" is used to describe someone who is serious and respectable, but also boring and unadventurous. Additionally, "composed" means under control in a stressful situation; "reckless" means out of control, prone to taking risks, careless; "dynamic" means energetic, forceful, powerful; "hedonistic" means devoted to the pursuit of pleasure, self-indulgent and immoderate.
Example Question #160 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STILTED
Genuine
Pretentious
Fastidious
Angelic
Rash
Pretentious
"Stilted" means "pretentious," artificial or overly-formal.
"Genuine" means real, authentic or honest.
"Rash" means irrational, impulsive or hasty.
"Fastidious" means fussy, meticulous, or extremely careful.
"Angelic" means like an angel, sweet, kind, or beautiful.
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