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 #1129 : Identifying Synonyms

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

OBSTINATE

Possible Answers:

Loyal

Materialistic

Limitless

Violent

Stubborn

Correct answer:

Stubborn

Explanation:

"Obstinate" means stubborn.

Example Question #151 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

CONTENTIOUS

Possible Answers:

Oppressive

Merciful

Invincible

Argumentative

Happy

Correct answer:

Argumentative

Explanation:

"Contentious" means argumentative.

Example Question #152 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

SLOVENLY

Possible Answers:

Fundamental

Mystical

Untidy

Frigid

Separate

Correct answer:

Untidy

Explanation:

"Slovenly" means untidy or unclean in appearance or habits.

Example Question #153 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

SEDULOUS

Possible Answers:

Personable

Unspeakable

Diligent

Belligerent 

Rash

Correct answer:

Diligent

Explanation:

"Sedulous" means diligent or hard-working. "Diligent" means persevering in carrying out tasks.

Example Question #1174 : Synonyms

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

TACITURN

Possible Answers:

Gracious

Voluntary

Quiet

Common

Eloquent

Correct answer:

Quiet

Explanation:

"Taciturn" means quiet.

Example Question #154 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

ENIGMATIC

Possible Answers:

Habitual

Strained

Valuable

Puzzling

Feeble

Correct answer:

Puzzling

Explanation:

"Enigmatic" means mysterious or perplexing. The best answer choice is "puzzling."

Example Question #155 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

INCONTINENT

Possible Answers:

Brave

Intensive

Unrestrained

Exempt

Durable

Correct answer:

Unrestrained

Explanation:

"Incontinent" means unrestrained or lacking in self-control.

Example Question #156 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

ALOOF

Possible Answers:

Foreign

Reserved

Difficult

Foolish

Friendly

Correct answer:

Reserved

Explanation:

Someone who is "aloof" is distant or stand-offish in manner. It describes someone who holds herself apart from others.

Example Question #157 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

PUNCTILIOUS

Possible Answers:

Finished

Relevant

Precise

Optimistic

Masked

Correct answer:

Precise

Explanation:

"Punctilious" means paying careful attention to detail or strictly following formalities. The best answer choice is "precise."

Example Question #1178 : Synonyms

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

DISSOLUTE

Possible Answers:

Immoral

Complex

Agitated

Young

Loyal

Correct answer:

Immoral

Explanation:

"Dissolute" means immoral.

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