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 #1061 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

IMPISH

Possible Answers:

prickly

carefree

obnoxious

mischievous

tiny

Correct answer:

mischievous

Explanation:

"Impish" means mischievous.

Example Question #1062 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

WORLDLY

Possible Answers:

experienced

distanced

well-known

innate

painstaking

Correct answer:

experienced

Explanation:

"Worldly" means experienced and sophisticated.

Example Question #271 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

NIMBLE

Possible Answers:

rude

aloof

sprightly

strong

meticulous

Correct answer:

sprightly

Explanation:

"Nimble" means moving quickly and lightly, or sprightly.

Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.

Callous

Possible Answers:

Sympathetic

Unfeeling

Compassionate

Euphoric

Mutable

Correct answer:

Unfeeling

Explanation:

"Callous" means unfeeling; Compassionate and Sympathetic means showing emotion; Euphoric means extremely happy; and Mutable means able to be changed.

Example Question #273 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PRAGMATIC

Possible Answers:

sensible

controversial

aristocratic

blunt

newfangled

Correct answer:

sensible

Explanation:

"Pragmatic" means sensible or practical.

Example Question #1821 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

RUTHLESS

Possible Answers:

impoverished

flexible

cruel

competent

well-written

Correct answer:

cruel

Explanation:

"Ruthless" means merciless and cruel.

Example Question #1067 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

BENEVOLENT

Possible Answers:

judgmental

expensive

insane

aesthetic

kindhearted

Correct answer:

kindhearted

Explanation:

"Benevolent" means kindhearted and well-meaning.

Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

QUIXOTIC

Possible Answers:

Cautious

Impractical

Aligned

Tangential

Miniature

Correct answer:

Impractical

Explanation:

"Quixotic" means impractical, fanciful, or idealistic. The word is based upon the literary character Don Quixote, who is impractical, chivalrous, and romantic. So, "impractical" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "quixotic."

Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

VALIANT

Possible Answers:

Frightened

Brave

Noxious

Timid

Ample

Correct answer:

Brave

Explanation:

"Valiant" means brave. "Timid" means fearful or shy. "Frightened" means afraid or scared. "Noxious" means poisonous or toxic. "Ample" means enough or sufficient.

Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

IMPARTIAL

Possible Answers:

Empathetic

Biased

Neutral

Partial

Prejudiced

Correct answer:

Neutral

Explanation:

"Impartial" means neutral. "Biased," "prejudiced," and "partial" are all antoynyms of "impartial." They all mean not neutral, but taking one side. Empathethic means showing sympathy or compassion.

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