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 #221 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

SEDULOUS

Possible Answers:

Aggressive

Hardworking

Indolent

Lazy

Infuriating

Correct answer:

Hardworking

Explanation:

"Sedulous," like diligent, is a word that means "hardworking." "Indolent" is an antonym that means lazy. "Aggressive" and "antagonistic" are synonyms. "Infuriating" means maddening.

Example Question #222 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

POTENT

Possible Answers:

Frugal

Thrifty

Wholesome

Powerful

Vivacious

Correct answer:

Powerful

Explanation:

"Potent" means "powerful" and strong. "Vivacious" means lively and animated. "Wholesome" means healthy or morally upright, depending on the context. "Frugal" and "thrifty" are synonyms that mean economical.

Example Question #1201 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SACCHARINE

Possible Answers:

Resolute

Sweet

Inept

Illustrious

Iconic

Correct answer:

Sweet

Explanation:

"Saccharine" means overly sweet and sentimental. "Illustrious" means distinguished and eminent. "Iconic" is a synonym for classic, and "resolute" is a synonym for determined and steadfast. "Inept" means incompetent.

Example Question #1202 : Identifying Synonyms

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

GREGARIOUS

Possible Answers:

Outgoing

Oblivious

Decadent

Stealthy

Arrogant

Correct answer:

Outgoing

Explanation:

"Gregarious" means "outgoing" and sociable. "Decadent" means dissolute, and "arrogant" means conceited or haughty. "Oblivious" means clueless. "Stealthy" is a synonym for surreptitious.

Example Question #1203 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SUAVE

Possible Answers:

Unnatural

Seditious

Superficial

Sophisticated

Irresponsible

Correct answer:

Sophisticated

Explanation:

"Suave" means charming or sophisticated. "Superficial" means shallow or ostensible. "Seditious" means rabble-rousing or subversive. "Irresponsible" and "responsible" are antonyms, as are "natural" and "unnatural."

Example Question #1204 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ABRASIVE

Possible Answers:

Abstruse

Strict

Elementary

Stringent

Harsh

Correct answer:

Harsh

Explanation:

"Abrasive" means "harsh," corrosive, or caustic. "Stringent" and "strict" are synonyms. "Elementary" means basic or fundamental. "Abstruse," a near antonym means obscure and arcane.

Example Question #1205 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PARSIMONIOUS

Possible Answers:

Munificent

Cheap

Benevolent

Malicious

Magnanimous

Correct answer:

Cheap

Explanation:

"Parsimonious" means cheap or stingy. It's the opposite of "munificent" and "magnanimous," which both mean generous. "Benevolent" and "malicious" are antonyms.

Example Question #1206 : Identifying Synonyms

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

BEWITCHING

Possible Answers:

Suave

Iniquitous

Petulant

Reckless

Enchanting

Correct answer:

Enchanting

Explanation:

"Bewitching" and "enchanting" mean captivating, charming. "Suave" means debonair, sophisticated. "Iniquitous" is a synonym for evil. "Reckless" means irresponsible and risky. "Petulant" means peevish or irritable.

Example Question #1207 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ACERBIC

Possible Answers:

Resourceful

Reverent

Caustic

Enterprising

Timid

Correct answer:

Caustic

Explanation:

"Acerbic" means sharp, cutting, or "caustic" and often describes remarks. "Resourceful" is a synonym for enterprising, and "timid" means meek and shy. "Reverent" means worshipful.

Example Question #1208 : Identifying Synonyms

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

GLUM

Possible Answers:

Serene

Lugubrious

Supercilious

Haughty

Insatiable

Correct answer:

Lugubrious

Explanation:

"Lugubrious" means morose or "glum." "Haughty" and "supercilious" both mean arrogant and conceited. "Insatiable" means ravenous, very hungry. "Serene" means calm and tranquil.

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