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Example Question #73 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IGNOBLE
Soft
Flighty
Dishonorable
Complete
Assertive
Dishonorable
"Ignoble" means dishonorable or of low character, so "dishonorable" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "ignoble": “assertive” means confident; “soft” means not hard; “complete,” when used as an adjective, means whole; and “flighty” means erratic or fickle.
Example Question #74 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEMURE
Rich
Free
Shy
Surprising
Energetic
Shy
"Demure" means reserved or shy, so "shy" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "demure": “free” means enjoying liberty;“surprising” means unexpected; “energetic” means active or full of vigor; and "rich” means wealthy.
Example Question #301 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EVENHANDED
Biased
Unfair
Partial
Unbiased
Truthful
Unbiased
While "unfair" and "unbiased" may look like similar answer choices, they are actually antonyms. Since "evenhanded" means impartial when judging, "unbiased" is its closest synonym amongst the answer choices, as it means fair—specifically, showing no preferences or inclinations towards or against something. So, the correct answer is "unbiased."
Example Question #302 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TIGHTFISTED
Overt
Prodigal
Thrifty
Nebulous
Impecunious
Thrifty
"Tightfisted" is an adjective that has to do with money and specifically means avoiding spending money or miserly. Of the possible answer choices, three have to do with money: "thrifty," "prodigal," and "impecunious." Since "prodigal" means recklessly extravagant and "impecunious" means poor or lacking money, "thrifty," which means frugal, is the best choice.
Example Question #77 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCURRILOUS
Vulgar
Serendipitous
Eloquent
Tranquil
Bashful
Vulgar
“Scurrilous” means foul-mouthed, vulgar, abusive, or wicked. For clarification, "bashful" means easily embarrassed; "eloquent" means speaking with clarity and style; "serendipitous" means fortunate; "tranquil" means peaceful or calm.
Example Question #78 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEMURE
Bold
Arrogant
Implacable
Modest
Brave
Modest
“Demure” is an adjective used to describe someone who is shy or "modest." The answer choices “brave,” “bold,” and “arrogant” are all antonyms of the word “demure.” Implacable means pitiless or merciless.
Example Question #79 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CANTANKEROUS
Grouchy
Intelligent
Dank
Wild
Brave
Grouchy
“Cantankerous” means bad-tempered. This means that the best possible answer choice is “grouchy,” as this also describes someone who is bad-tempered.
Example Question #80 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DAFT
Forceful
Miserable
Foolish
Wise
Ecstatic
Foolish
A “daft” person is foolish. For clarification, "ecstatic" means very happy.
Example Question #303 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CORDIAL
Implacable
Amiable
Redundant
Meaningless
Effervescent
Amiable
Someone who is “cordial” is very polite and friendly. "Amiable" means friendly or sociable, so it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "cordial." For clarification, "implacable" means relentless; "redundant" means rendered insignificant or useless; and "effervescent" means sparkling or energetic.
Example Question #82 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESTIVE
hurtful
unruly
momentous
mollified
weary
unruly
"Restive" means difficult to control, impatient, and unruly.