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Example Question #111 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PETULANT
Pugnacious
Bloated
Dangerous
Patient
Irritable
Irritable
"Petulant" describes someone that is easily irritated, so Irritable would be the correct answer. Patient is the opposite of Petulant. Bloated means something or someone is swollen. Dangerous describes something or someone that can cause harm, and Pugnacious means belligerent or warlike. These last three words have no relation to Petulant in this context.
Example Question #112 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HEARTY
Petulant
Cheerful
New
Independent
Rash
Cheerful
Hearty means heartful, or loud and cheerful.
Example Question #113 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOGMATIC
Playful
Tight-laced
Troubling
Neutral
Insistent
Insistent
Dogmatic means defining principles as incontrovertibly true, or being very insistent about their value.
Example Question #1132 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LACONIC
Formulaic
Insane
Cylindrical
Concise
Lazy
Concise
Laconic means using few words, or concise.
Example Question #114 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LENIENT
Secret
Energetic
Forgiving
Forward-thinking
Antique
Forgiving
Lenient means permissive, merciful, or forgiving.
Example Question #115 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPULSIVE
Generous
Sentimental
Rash
Pallid
Showy
Rash
Impulsive and rash are both adjectives that describe sudden actions based on emotion rather than on long-term consequences.
Example Question #116 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SURREPTITIOUS
Excessive
Stealthy
Unremarkable
Idealistic
Thrifty
Stealthy
Surreptitious means stealthy or secret.
Example Question #117 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISTINGUISHED
Upset
Controlled
Downtrodden
Cheerful
Famous
Famous
Distinguished means successful, authoritative, or famous.
Example Question #118 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTEMPTIBLE
Capital
Enshrined
Gracious
Hateful
Damaged
Hateful
Contemptible means deserving contempt, despicable, or hateful.
Example Question #1140 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BELLIGERENT
Melodious
Resonant
Hostile
Treasonous
Elegant
Hostile
Someone who is belligerent is hostile.
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