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 #111 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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 #112 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

HEARTY

Possible Answers:

Rash

Cheerful

Petulant

Independent

New

Correct answer:

Cheerful

Explanation:

Hearty means heartful, or loud and cheerful.

Example Question #113 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

DOGMATIC

Possible Answers:

Tight-laced

Neutral

Insistent

Playful

Troubling

Correct answer:

Insistent

Explanation:

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

Example Question #1133 : Synonyms

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

LACONIC

Possible Answers:

Formulaic

Cylindrical

Insane

Lazy

Concise

Correct answer:

Concise

Explanation:

Laconic means using few words, or concise.

Example Question #114 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

LENIENT

Possible Answers:

Forward-thinking

Secret

Forgiving

Energetic

Antique

Correct answer:

Forgiving

Explanation:

Lenient means permissive, merciful, or forgiving.

Example Question #115 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

IMPULSIVE

Possible Answers:

Pallid

Sentimental

Generous

Rash

Showy

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 #116 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

SURREPTITIOUS

Possible Answers:

Thrifty

Excessive

Unremarkable

Stealthy

Idealistic

Correct answer:

Stealthy

Explanation:

Surreptitious means stealthy or secret.  

Example Question #117 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

DISTINGUISHED

Possible Answers:

Famous

Downtrodden

Upset

Controlled

Cheerful

Correct answer:

Famous

Explanation:

Distinguished means successful, authoritative, or famous.

Example Question #118 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

CONTEMPTIBLE

Possible Answers:

Capital

Enshrined

Hateful

Gracious

Damaged

Correct answer:

Hateful

Explanation:

Contemptible means deserving contempt, despicable, or hateful.

Example Question #1139 : Synonyms

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

BELLIGERENT

Possible Answers:

Treasonous

Melodious

Elegant

Hostile

Resonant

Correct answer:

Hostile

Explanation:

Someone who is belligerent is hostile.

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