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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.
OBSTINATE
Stubborn
Violent
Limitless
Materialistic
Loyal
Stubborn
"Obstinate" means stubborn.
Example Question #152 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTENTIOUS
Happy
Merciful
Invincible
Argumentative
Oppressive
Argumentative
"Contentious" means argumentative.
Example Question #153 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SLOVENLY
Untidy
Separate
Frigid
Mystical
Fundamental
Untidy
"Slovenly" means untidy or unclean in appearance or habits.
Example Question #154 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEDULOUS
Belligerent
Diligent
Rash
Personable
Unspeakable
Diligent
"Sedulous" means diligent or hard-working. "Diligent" means persevering in carrying out tasks.
Example Question #155 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TACITURN
Quiet
Common
Gracious
Eloquent
Voluntary
Quiet
"Taciturn" means quiet.
Example Question #156 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ENIGMATIC
Strained
Feeble
Valuable
Habitual
Puzzling
Puzzling
"Enigmatic" means mysterious or perplexing. The best answer choice is "puzzling."
Example Question #157 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCONTINENT
Intensive
Unrestrained
Durable
Exempt
Brave
Unrestrained
"Incontinent" means unrestrained or lacking in self-control.
Example Question #158 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ALOOF
Difficult
Friendly
Reserved
Foolish
Foreign
Reserved
Someone who is "aloof" is distant or stand-offish in manner. It describes someone who holds herself apart from others.
Example Question #159 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNCTILIOUS
Optimistic
Finished
Masked
Relevant
Precise
Precise
"Punctilious" means paying careful attention to detail or strictly following formalities. The best answer choice is "precise."
Example Question #160 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISSOLUTE
Complex
Young
Immoral
Loyal
Agitated
Immoral
"Dissolute" means immoral.
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