SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #339 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PETULANT

Possible Answers:

Irritable

Pugnacious

Bloated

Patient

Dangerous

Correct answer:

Irritable

Explanation:

"Petulant" describes someone that is easily irritated, so Irritable would be the correct answer. Patient is the opposite of Petulant. Bloated means something or someone is swollen. Dangerous describes something or someone that can cause harm, and Pugnacious means belligerent or warlike. These last three words have no relation to Petulant in this context.

Example Question #340 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

HEARTY

Possible Answers:

Cheerful

Rash

Independent

Petulant

New

Correct answer:

Cheerful

Explanation:

Hearty means heartful, or loud and cheerful.

Example Question #341 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DOGMATIC

Possible Answers:

Playful

Insistent

Troubling

Neutral

Tight-laced

Correct answer:

Insistent

Explanation:

Dogmatic means defining principles as incontrovertibly true, or being very insistent about their value.

Example Question #342 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

LACONIC

Possible Answers:

Formulaic

Lazy

Insane

Concise

Cylindrical

Correct answer:

Concise

Explanation:

Laconic means using few words, or concise.

Example Question #343 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

LENIENT

Possible Answers:

Forgiving

Secret

Energetic

Forward-thinking

Antique

Correct answer:

Forgiving

Explanation:

Lenient means permissive, merciful, or forgiving.

Example Question #344 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

IMPULSIVE

Possible Answers:

Sentimental

Showy

Pallid

Generous

Rash

Correct answer:

Rash

Explanation:

Impulsive and rash are both adjectives that describe sudden actions based on emotion rather than on long-term consequences.  

Example Question #345 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SURREPTITIOUS

Possible Answers:

Idealistic

Thrifty

Stealthy

Excessive

Unremarkable

Correct answer:

Stealthy

Explanation:

Surreptitious means stealthy or secret.  

Example Question #346 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DISTINGUISHED

Possible Answers:

Upset

Downtrodden

Controlled

Cheerful

Famous

Correct answer:

Famous

Explanation:

Distinguished means successful, authoritative, or famous.

Example Question #347 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

CONTEMPTIBLE

Possible Answers:

Enshrined

Capital

Gracious

Hateful

Damaged

Correct answer:

Hateful

Explanation:

Contemptible means deserving contempt, despicable, or hateful.

Example Question #348 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

BELLIGERENT

Possible Answers:

Melodious

Resonant

Hostile

Elegant

Treasonous

Correct answer:

Hostile

Explanation:

Someone who is belligerent is hostile.

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