Vocabulary and Character Traits Quiz

Challenge yourself with questions on words like 'magnanimous,' 'obsequious,' & more! Test your understanding of character traits.

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Which word describes someone who is quick to argue or fight?

Amiable

Pugnacious

Effervescent

Placid

What does 'altruistic' mean?

Self-centered

Indifferent

Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others

Pessimistic

What does 'candid' mean?

Secretive or mysterious

Truthful and straightforward; frank

Having a strong desire for power

Showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment

What does 'benevolent' mean?

Wishing harm towards others

Well meaning and kindly

Indifferent to the suffering of others

Having or showing an intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth or power

What does 'convivial' mean?

Loving to argue and dispute

Friendly, lively, and enjoyable

Preferring to be alone and avoiding society

Extremely cautious and careful

What does 'eloquent' mean?

Having or showing the ability to use language clearly and effectively

Exhibiting physical strength

Being cautious about spending money

Having a strong desire for success

Which of the following traits best describes someone who is 'magnanimous'?

Jealous

Vengeful

Generous and forgiving

Shy and reserved

Which trait describes someone who is 'sagacious'?

Having keen mental discernment and good judgment

Lacking courage

Quick to anger

Easily confused

What does 'mercurial' mean?

Unchanging over time or unable to be changed

Characterized by rapid and unpredictable changes in mood

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise

Relating to the planet Mercury

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What does 'loquacious' mean?

Tending to talk a great deal; talkative

Preferring to be alone

Reluctant to speak

Using or expressed in more words than are needed

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Which trait describes someone who is 'indefatigable'?

Easily tired

Prone to giving up

(Persisting tirelessly

Lacking motivation

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What does 'obsequious' mean?

Independent and self-reliant

Obedient or attentive to an excessive degree

Full of energy and enthusiasm

Having a somber or gloomy demeanor

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Which word describes a person who is not easily upset or excited?

Tempestuous

Ebullient

Phlegmatic

Cantankerous

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What does 'inveterate' mean?

New or inexperienced

Having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change

Flexible or willing to change

Having a strong ethical or moral standard

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Which word best describes someone who is 'insouciant'?

Worried or anxious

Showing a casual lack of concern; indifferent

Extremely enthusiastic

Easily offended or hurt

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Which word describes someone who is 'fastidious'?

Careless and untidy

Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail

Easily persuaded or influenced

Loud and cheerful

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What does 'pedantic' mean?

Having a relaxed personality

Lively and full of energy

Excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overscrupulous

Generous in forgiving an insult or injury