SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Middle Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #568 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

DIGNIFIED

Possible Answers:

Unenthused

Enthralled

Stately

Rapt

Chronic

Correct answer:

Stately

Explanation:

Someone who is "dignified" is stately, majestic, or even imposing. "Chronic" means persistent, and "rapt" and "enthralled" both mean fascinating. "Unenthused," the opposite of enthused, means not excited.

Example Question #569 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ZANY

Possible Answers:

Mundane

Eccentric

Humdrum

Succulent

Ordinary

Correct answer:

Eccentric

Explanation:

"Zany" and "eccentric" both describe someone who is peculiar, strange, or unusual. This is the opposite of "ordinary," "mundane," and "humdrum." "Succulent" means juicy, luscious, or delicious.

Example Question #570 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

FLEXIBLE

Possible Answers:

Incapable

Rigid

Edible

Accommodating

Demanding

Correct answer:

Accommodating

Explanation:

Someone who is "flexible" is able to accommodate others' demands or needs. "Flexible" is an antonym of demanding in some contexts and an antonym of "rigid" in other contexts. "Edible" means able to be eaten, and "capable" means able to do a certain thing.

Example Question #571 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

FAIR

Possible Answers:

Magnanimous

Just

Generous

Festive

Defiant

Correct answer:

Just

Explanation:

"Fair" and "just" are synonyms referring to behaving in an equitable manner. "Defiant" means resistant or uncooperative. "Festive" means cheerful and party-like. "Magnanimous" means generous.

Example Question #572 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

COOPERATIVE

Possible Answers:

Literate

Spontaneous

Improvised

Amenable

Productive

Correct answer:

Amenable

Explanation:

"Amenable" and "cooperative" are synonyms referring to people who are easy to get along with. "Productive' can mean fruitful or prolific, and "literate" means able to read. "Spontaneous" and "improvised" both mean unplanned and unrehearsed.

Example Question #573 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

IMPULSIVE

Possible Answers:

Tepid

Episodic

Mellow

Charming

Impetuous

Correct answer:

Impetuous

Explanation:

"Impetuous" means "impulsive" or tending towards making quick decisions without much thought. "Tepid" means lukewarm, "charming" means attractive or pleasant, and "mellow" means relaxed. "Episodic" describes something that occurs in isolated episodes.

Example Question #574 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

OBSERVANT

Possible Answers:

Equitable

Polished

Unbiased

Unquestioning

Alert

Correct answer:

Alert

Explanation:

"Observant" and "alert" both mean watchful. "Polished" means either shiny or refined. To be "unquestioning" is to accept something without doubt or hesitation. "Equitable" and "unbiased" both mean fair.

Example Question #575 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

FORCEFUL

Possible Answers:

Shrewd

Sweet

Lazy

Amenable

Assertive

Correct answer:

Assertive

Explanation:

"Forceful" means strong, assertive, and energetic. "Sweet" and "sour" are antonyms, as are "lazy" and "hardworking." "Shrewd" means sharp, and "amenable" means cooperative or compliant.

Example Question #576 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SOBER

Possible Answers:

Forgiving

Blind

Vengeful

Clearheaded

Doubting

Correct answer:

Clearheaded

Explanation:

While "sober" can literally mean not intoxicated, it can more generally be used to describe a clearheaded perspective. "Blind" and "seeing" are antonyms, as are "vengeful" and "forgiving." "Doubting" is a synonym for "dubious."

Example Question #577 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SHREWD

Possible Answers:

Obliging

Sharp

Helpful

Vivacious

Ignorant

Correct answer:

Sharp

Explanation:

To be "shrewd" is to show sharp, astute judgment. "Ignorant" means lacking knowledge. "Helpful" and "obliging" are synonyms. "Vivacious" means lively.

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