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Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RANCOROUS.
Spendthrift
Spiteful
Assuming
Portly
Friendly
Spiteful
Someone who is “rancorous” is spiteful, unforgiving and vengeful. For clarification, "portly" means fat; spendthrift describes someone who squanders money.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IRASCIBLE.
Foolhardy
Malevolent
Miserly
Disinclined
Touchy
Touchy
“Irascible” means quick-tempered, easily angered and touchy so the correct answer is “touchy.” Touchy generally means sensitive. For clarification, miserly means not generous; disinclined means not in favor of a certain action; malevolent means evil.
Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AVARICIOUS.
Covetous
Vociferous
Arrogant
Composed
Strident
Covetous
“Avaricious” means greedy, which is a synonym for “covetous.” For clarification, composed means under control; vociferous means loud and noisy; strident means loud and disturbing.
Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VOLUBLE.
Suspended
Heavy
Loud
Talkative
Antiquated
Talkative
“Voluble” means garrulous or talkative. For clarification, antiquated means old-fashioned.
Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EGOTISTICAL.
Mirth
Selfless
Despondent
Remorseful
Conceited
Conceited
“Egotistical” means arrogant or conceited. It is an antonym of selfless. For clarification, mirth means amusement; remorseful means full of regret; despondent means without hope.
Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INSOLENT.
Polite
Rude
Affable
Kind
Warm
Rude
“Insolent” means rude or disrespectful. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all antonyms of insolent; affable means friendly and sociable.
Example Question #27 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRESUMPTUOUS.
Distant
Withdrawn
Concerned
Aloof
Audacious
Audacious
“Presumptuous” means rude, arrogant and audacious, it is related to the word “presume.” For clarification, withdrawn, aloof and distant are all synonyms that mean detached from other people.
Example Question #28 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DETACHED.
Present
Perplexed
Bemused
Nearby
Aloof
Aloof
“Detached” means distant, aloof, separate. For clarification, present and nearby are antonyms of detached; bemused and perplexed are synonyms that mean confused.
Example Question #29 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CAPTIOUS.
Forceful
Argumentative
Deplorable
Untimely
Youthful
Argumentative
“Captious” means overly-critical and argumentative. For clarification, deplorable means terrible, deserving of scorn.
Example Question #30 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ALTRUISTIC.
Stingy
Frugal
Philanthropic
Miserly
Parsimonious
Philanthropic
“Altruistic” means generous and giving, an attitude marked by a selfless concern for others. It is most similar in meaning to “philanthropic,” which describes someone who is charitable. For clarification, the other four answer choices are loosely synonymous. Miserly and parsimonious mean not generous with money, selfish; stingy means tight with money; frugal means characterized by an avoidance of waste or expenditure.
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