SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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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

Obvious

Prideful

Critical

Serious

Correct answer:

Critical

Explanation:

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

Example Question #1937 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ADEPT

Possible Answers:

Harmful

Abandoned

Lacking

Respected

Skillful

Correct answer:

Skillful

Explanation:

"Adept" means skillful.

Example Question #162 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

INIMICAL

Possible Answers:

Hostile

Destructive

Fruitful

Benevolent

Friendly

Correct answer:

Hostile

Explanation:

"Inimical" means hostile.

Example Question #1182 : Synonyms

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

LOQUACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Talkative

Obedient

Introverted

Reserved

Tacit

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:

Short-sighted

Offensive

Generous

Malevolent

Thrifty

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:

Forceful

Praiseworthy

Spacious

Approval

Agreeable

Correct answer:

Praiseworthy

Explanation:

"Commendable" means praiseworthy.

Example Question #1184 : Synonyms

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

CIRCUMSPECT

Possible Answers:

Cautious

Talkative

Uncareful

Imprudent

Visible

Correct answer:

Cautious

Explanation:

"Circumspect" means careful.

Example Question #164 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

PUERILE

Possible Answers:

National

Insecure

Affectionate

Questionable

Juvenile

Correct answer:

Juvenile

Explanation:

"Puerile" means immature or juvenile.

Example Question #165 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

GAUCHE

Possible Answers:

Average

Tactless

Sinister

Tiring

Direct

Correct answer:

Tactless

Explanation:

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

Example Question #166 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

PROVINCIAL

Possible Answers:

Broken

Cuffed

Affordable

Narrow-minded

Intensive 

Correct answer:

Narrow-minded

Explanation:

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

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