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 #369 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

UNRULY

Possible Answers:

Enriching

Disobedient

Frequent

Poetic

Hydrating

Correct answer:

Disobedient

Explanation:

"Unruly" means disobedient or uncontrollable.

Example Question #370 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

KEEN

Possible Answers:

Floral

Narrow Minded

Complex

Sharp

Idealistic

Correct answer:

Sharp

Explanation:

"Keen" means sharp or very perceptive.

Example Question #141 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

SAGE

Possible Answers:

Wise

Vacant

Slick

Coarse

Expansive

Correct answer:

Wise

Explanation:

"Sage" means wise.

Example Question #142 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

INEPT

Possible Answers:

Dishonest

Expressive

Unskillful

Defined

Corrupt

Correct answer:

Unskillful

Explanation:

"Inept" means without skill or incompetent.

Example Question #143 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

CONTEMPTUOUS

Possible Answers:

Famous

Useful

Daring

Disrespectful

Comical

Correct answer:

Disrespectful

Explanation:

"Contemptuous" means disrespectful.

Example Question #144 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

ADROIT

Possible Answers:

Skillful

Elusive

Unusual

Last

Corrupt

Correct answer:

Skillful

Explanation:

"Adroit" means "skillful" or dexterous.

Example Question #145 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

DESTITUTE

Possible Answers:

Poor

Stressful

Assiduous

Torrential

Hypnotizing

Correct answer:

Poor

Explanation:

"Destitute" means lacking food, clothing, and shelter. Thus, the best answer choice is the word "poor."

Example Question #146 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

EMINENT

Possible Answers:

Adorable

Defiant

Renowned

Incredulous

Showy

Correct answer:

Renowned

Explanation:

"Eminent" means high in rank, distinguished, or "renowned."

Example Question #147 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

PIOUS

Possible Answers:

Abundant

Audible

Relevant

Devout

Patterned

Correct answer:

Devout

Explanation:

"Pious" and "devout" both mean having a devotion to a god or gods.

Example Question #148 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

INDOLENT

Possible Answers:

Invalid

Lazy

Neglectful

Peaceful

Promising

Correct answer:

Lazy

Explanation:

"Indolent" means lazy.

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