All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
IMPISH
mischievous
tiny
obnoxious
carefree
prickly
mischievous
"Impish" means mischievous.
Example Question #1062 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
WORLDLY
experienced
innate
distanced
well-known
painstaking
experienced
"Worldly" means experienced and sophisticated.
Example Question #1063 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
NIMBLE
meticulous
strong
rude
sprightly
aloof
sprightly
"Nimble" means moving quickly and lightly, or sprightly.
Example Question #1061 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Callous
Sympathetic
Mutable
Euphoric
Unfeeling
Compassionate
Unfeeling
"Callous" means unfeeling; Compassionate and Sympathetic means showing emotion; Euphoric means extremely happy; and Mutable means able to be changed.
Example Question #1063 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PRAGMATIC
controversial
sensible
aristocratic
blunt
newfangled
sensible
"Pragmatic" means sensible or practical.
Example Question #1022 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
RUTHLESS
flexible
cruel
competent
impoverished
well-written
cruel
"Ruthless" means merciless and cruel.
Example Question #1067 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
BENEVOLENT
judgmental
expensive
insane
aesthetic
kindhearted
kindhearted
"Benevolent" means kindhearted and well-meaning.
Example Question #1062 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
QUIXOTIC
Miniature
Tangential
Cautious
Impractical
Aligned
Impractical
"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 #1063 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VALIANT
Timid
Brave
Ample
Noxious
Frightened
Brave
"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 #1064 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMPARTIAL
Prejudiced
Empathetic
Neutral
Biased
Partial
Neutral
"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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