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Example Question #181 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRIVOLOUS
Carefree
Lonely
Advantageous
Philanthropic
Stingy
Carefree
"Frivolous" means carefree or flighty. "Advantageous" and "beneficial" are synonyms, as are "charitable" and "philanthropic." "Stingy" means cheap or miserly. "Lonely" means alone, solitary.
Example Question #182 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
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OBLIVIOUS
Rowdy
Alert
Clueless
Victorious
Sinister
Clueless
Someone "oblivious" is completely clueless or unaware of something. This is the opposite of "alert," which means watchful. "Victorious" means triumphant. "Rowdy" means loud and boisterous. "Sinister" means ominous.
Example Question #183 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIVACIOUS
Glum
Inquisitive
Somber
Lively
Intruiging
Lively
"Vivacious" means "lively." "Inquisitive" means curious, while "intriguing" means interesting or sparking one's curiosity. "Somber" means grave in manner, and "glum" means gloomy.
Example Question #184 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARTICULATE
Eloquent
Lecherous
Contrary
Forthright
Resilient
Eloquent
Someone "articulate" is eloquent and well spoken. "Contrary" can mean contradictory or uncooperative, depending on the context. "Resilient" means strong and tough. "Forthright" means direct or frank. "Lecherous" and "lustful" are synonyms.
Example Question #185 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
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BOISTEROUS
Taciturn
Painless
Rash
Just
Rowdy
Rowdy
Someone "boisterous" is rambunctious, noisy, and rowdy. This is an antonym of "taciturn," which means quiet and shy. "Painful" and "painless" are antonyms. "Rash" means irresponsible and reckless. "Just" means fair.
Example Question #186 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLIPPANT
Frivolous
Persuasive
Avaricious
Gregarious
Pugnacious
Frivolous
"Flippant" means both frivolous and carefree. "Avaricious" means greedy, and "persuasive" means convincing. "Pugnacious" means combative or aggressive. "Gregarious" means outgoing and engaging.
Example Question #187 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
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INEPT
Adroit
Tranquil
Incompetent
Fortuitous
Lucky
Incompetent
"Inept" and "incompetent" are synonyms. This is an antonym of "adroit" or "skillful." "Tranquil" means peaceful and calm. "Fortunate" means lucky, as does "fortuitous."
Example Question #188 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
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RESOURCEFUL
Enterprising
Avaricious
Smelly
Opulent
Leery
Enterprising
"Resourceful" and "enterprising" are synonyms. While someone who is "opulent" or "rich" may have many "resources," the two are actually not synonyms. "Avaricious" means greedy, and "smelly" means having or emitting a bad odor. "Leery" means cautious.
Example Question #189 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
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DISCREET
Hideous
Monstrous
Separate
Inconspicuous
Reckless
Inconspicuous
Someone who is "discreet" is cautious or inconspicuous. This is an antonym of "reckless." "Hideous" means very ugly, and "monstrous" means monster-like. "Discrete," a different word from "discreet," can be used to mean separate and distinct from something else.
Example Question #190 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROPHETIC
Collective
Individual
Farsighted
Myopic
Distraught
Farsighted
Someone who is "prophetic" is clairvoyant, able to see and predict the future well. "Myopic" is an antonym meaning nearsighted. "Individual" and "collective" are antonyms, and "distraught" means deeply upset and distressed.
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