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 #211 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

STINGY

Possible Answers:

Ardent

Fervid

Equivocal

Ambiguous

Miserly

Correct answer:

Miserly

Explanation:

"Stingy" and "miserly" are synonyms that mean cheap. "Fervid" and "ardent" both mean impassioned. "Equivocal" means ambiguous or unclear.

Example Question #212 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

STRINGENT

Possible Answers:

Bountiful

Strict

Tenacious

Merciful

Loquacious

Correct answer:

Strict

Explanation:

"Stringent" means "strict" and firm. "Tenacious" means determined and persistent. "Bountiful" means plentiful and abundant. "Loquacious" means talkative, and "merciful" means compassionate and forgiving.

Example Question #213 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

RESOLUTE

Possible Answers:

Pugnacious

Avaricious

Irascible

Combative

Purposeful

Correct answer:

Purposeful

Explanation:

"Resolute" means determined and "purposeful." "Avaricious" means greedy, and "irascible" means irritable. "Combative" and "pugnacious" are synonyms meaning aggressive and ready to fight.

Example Question #214 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

ILLUSTRIOUS

Possible Answers:

Inconsequential

Flippant

Frivolous

Meaningful

Distinguished

Correct answer:

Distinguished

Explanation:

"Illustrious," "distinguished," and "eminent" are all synonyms. "Meaningful" means significant and consequential. This is an antonym of "inconsequential." "Flippant" and "frivolous" are synonyms.

Example Question #215 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

SEDITIOUS

Possible Answers:

Saccharine

Diligent

Assiduous

Maudlin

Subversive

Correct answer:

Subversive

Explanation:

"Seditious" means troublemaking or subversive. "Saccharine" means too sweet and sentimental, and "maudlin" similarly means tearfully and excessively sentimental. "Assiduous," "diligent," and "sedulous" are all synonyms for hardworking.

Example Question #215 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

IMPERTINENT

Possible Answers:

Prophetic

Saccharine

Insolent

Impartial

Depraved

Correct answer:

Insolent

Explanation:

"Impertinent" and "insolent" are synonyms. "Saccharine" means overly sweet or sentimental. "Depraved" means corrupt or morally degenerate. "Impartial" and "unbiased" are synonyms, as are "prophetic" and "farsighted."

Example Question #216 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

HAUGHTY

Possible Answers:

Fervid

Obstreperous

Boisterous

Supercilious

Equitable

Correct answer:

Supercilious

Explanation:

"Haughty" means conceited, arrogant, and "supercilious." "Fervid" means ardent and impassioned. "Equitable" is another word for fair or just. "Obstreperous" and "boisterous" both mean rambunctious.

Example Question #217 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

ASSIDUOUS

Possible Answers:

Hardworking

Belligerent

Ravenous

Pugnacious

Satiable

Correct answer:

Hardworking

Explanation:

"Assiduous," sedulous, and diligent all mean "hardworking." "Ravenous" means very hungry, insatiable. This is an antonym for "satiable," or easily sated. "Pugnacious" and "belligerent" are both words that mean aggressive and combative.

Example Question #218 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

SUPERFICIAL

Possible Answers:

Articulate

Avaricious

Stingy

Penurious

Shallow

Correct answer:

Shallow

Explanation:

"Superficial" is another word for "shallow." "Penurious" means extremely poor, and "stingy" means miserly or cheap. "Articulate" is another word for well spoken or eloquent. "Avaricious" means greedy.

Example Question #219 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

SLOTHFUL

Possible Answers:

Pristine

Indolent

Merciful

Astute

Sedulous

Correct answer:

Indolent

Explanation:

"Slothful" and "indolent" are both synonyms for lazy. This is an antonym for "sedulous," or hardworking. "Astute" means shrewd or clever. "Merciful" means compassionate and forgiving, and "pristine" means spotlessly clean.

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