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Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
BELLICOSE
secret
tired
aggressive
naughty
obscure
aggressive
"Bellicose" means demonstrating willingness to fight, aggressive.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CORRUPT
mixed
moldy
secretive
dishonest
rough
dishonest
"Corrupt" means lacking in integrity, or dishonest.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
DOCILE
obedient
beautiful
timid
pestering
angry
obedient
"Docile" means ready to accept control, or obedient.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
FASTIDIOUS
independent
cowardly
trustworthy
perfectionist
pandering
perfectionist
"Fastidious" means very attentive to detail, or perfectionist.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
TACITURN
tired
untalkative
bothersome
flat
greedy
untalkative
"Taciturn" means reserved in speech, or untalkative.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
TRANQUIL
calm
fast-growing
choosy
pointy
restless
calm
"Tranquil" means free from disturbance, or calm.
Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CALLOUS
routine
perfect
passable
insane
heartless
heartless
"Callous" means insensitive, or heartless.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters
MUNIFICENT.
Jubilant
Miserly
Ostentatious
Generous
Prodigal
Generous
“Munificent” describes someone who is very generous, particularly with regards to money. For clarification prodigal means extravagant or wasteful; ostentatious means luxurious; jubilant means very happy; miserly means not generous or very stingy.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters
AVARICIOUS.
Slothful
Vicious
Lethargic
Greedy
Ridiculous
Greedy
"Avaricious” describes someone who is greedy and desiring of wealth accumulation. For clarification vicious means aggressive and mean; lethargic means very tired; slothful means lazy to the point of sin; ridiculous means absurd.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters
PARSIMONIOUS.
Timid
Philanthropic
Intrepid
Haughty
Miserly
Miserly
A “parsimonious” person is someone who is very frugal or disinclined to give money. Therefore the best possible correct answer is “miserly” which also means not generous with money. For clarification intrepid means bold and adventurous; philanthropic means charitable; timid means shy; haughty means proud.
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