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Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms
Affable
Exorbitant
Aghast
Diverse
Friendly
Mendacious
Friendly
"Affable" means friendly. Aghast means to be struck by terror; diverse means varied; exorbitant means excessive; and mendacious describes someone who lies.
Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms
Pugnacious
Belligerent
Terrestrial
Sanguine
Charming
Critical
Belligerent
"Pugnacious" means belligerent or aggressive. Critical means important or describes someone who criticizes others; sanguine means optimistic or cheery; terrestrial is related to land; and charming describes someone who is pleasant or attractive.
Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
DOUR
trite
preachy
stern
loose
scruffy
stern
"Dour" means stern or unsmiling.
Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
DOCTRINAIRE
irrelevant
garrolous
greedy
polemic
uncompromising
uncompromising
"Doctrinaire" means uncompromising or dogmatic.
Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
magnanimous
futuristic
childish
heartfelt
explosive
generous
generous
"Magnanimous" means generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or subordinate.
Example Question #36 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
FRACTIOUS
bothersome
shattered
unmanageable
chronological
restrained
unmanageable
"Fractious" means unruly, difficult to control, or unmanageable.
Example Question #37 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
SHREWD
negative
sly
scholarly
easy-going
astute
astute
"Shrewd" means having sharp powers of judgment; being astute.
Example Question #38 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
ELOQUENT
articulate
unpleasant
beautiful
distracting
verbose
articulate
"Eloquent" means fluent, persuasive, or articulate in writing or speech.
Example Question #261 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
IMPISH
mischievous
obnoxious
prickly
carefree
tiny
mischievous
"Impish" means mischievous.
Example Question #262 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
WORLDLY
distanced
painstaking
experienced
innate
well-known
experienced
"Worldly" means experienced and sophisticated.
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