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 #161 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

CAUSTIC

Possible Answers:

Guarded

Serious

Prideful

Obvious

Critical

Correct answer:

Critical

Explanation:

"Caustic" means severely critical, biting, or sarcastic.

Example Question #162 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

ADEPT

Possible Answers:

Lacking

Harmful

Respected

Skillful

Abandoned

Correct answer:

Skillful

Explanation:

"Adept" means skillful.

Example Question #161 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

INIMICAL

Possible Answers:

Friendly

Destructive

Benevolent

Fruitful

Hostile

Correct answer:

Hostile

Explanation:

"Inimical" means hostile.

Example Question #162 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

LOQUACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Reserved

Tacit

Talkative

Obedient

Introverted

Correct answer:

Talkative

Explanation:

"Loquacious" means talkative.

Example Question #1183 : Synonyms

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

MUNIFICENT

Possible Answers:

Offensive

Short-sighted

Thrifty

Generous

Malevolent

Correct answer:

Generous

Explanation:

"Munificent" means generous.

Example Question #163 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

COMMENDABLE

Possible Answers:

Spacious

Forceful

Praiseworthy

Agreeable

Approval

Correct answer:

Praiseworthy

Explanation:

"Commendable" means praiseworthy.

Example Question #164 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

CIRCUMSPECT

Possible Answers:

Uncareful

Talkative

Visible

Cautious

Imprudent

Correct answer:

Cautious

Explanation:

"Circumspect" means careful.

Example Question #165 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

PUERILE

Possible Answers:

Questionable

Insecure

National

Juvenile

Affectionate

Correct answer:

Juvenile

Explanation:

"Puerile" means immature or juvenile.

Example Question #166 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

GAUCHE

Possible Answers:

Tactless

Tiring

Sinister

Direct

Average

Correct answer:

Tactless

Explanation:

"Gauche" means lacking social grace, awkward, or tactless.

Example Question #167 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

PROVINCIAL

Possible Answers:

Affordable

Narrow-minded

Intensive 

Broken

Cuffed

Correct answer:

Narrow-minded

Explanation:

"Provincial" means narrow-minded, unsophisticated, or of a province.

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