SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Middle Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #555 : Synonyms

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

CONFIDENT

Possible Answers:

Reticent

Unforthcoming

Secretive

Noble

Assured

Correct answer:

Assured

Explanation:

To be "confident" is to be assured of oneself. "Noble" can mean aristocratic or honorable and righteous. "Secretive," "unforthcoming," "reticent," and "uncommunicative" are all synonyms.

Example Question #556 : Synonyms

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

VILLAINOUS

Possible Answers:

Fiscal

Contemplative

Devious

Geriatric

Wicked

Correct answer:

Wicked

Explanation:

"Villainous" means wicked or evil. "Devious" means deceitful, "geriatric" means elderly, and "contemplative" means thoughtful. "Fiscal" and "financial" are synonyms that both mean related to money.

Example Question #557 : Synonyms

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

INCORRUPTIBLE

Possible Answers:

Notorious

Delectable

Honest

Infamous

Saintly

Correct answer:

Honest

Explanation:

Someone "incorruptible" is literally incapable of being corrupted but more broadly honest and ethical. "Infamous" and "notorious" both mean well-known for a bad reason. "Delectable" means delicious.

Example Question #541 : Identifying Synonyms

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

EMINENT

Possible Answers:

Optimistic

Obedient

Helpless

Zany

Distinguished

Correct answer:

Distinguished

Explanation:

Someone "eminent" is prominent, distinguished, or illustrious. "Obedient" and "disobedient" are antonyms, as are "optimistic" and "hopeless." "Zany" means peculiar or eccentric.

Example Question #542 : Identifying Synonyms

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

GENEROUS

Possible Answers:

Equable

Magnanimous

Stingy

Valiant

Heroic

Correct answer:

Magnanimous

Explanation:

"Generous" means magnanimous, which is the opposite of "stingy" and "miserly." "Equable" means calm and collected. "Heroic" means courageous or valiant.

Example Question #543 : Identifying Synonyms

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

POETIC

Possible Answers:

Antiquated

Prosaic

Lyrical

Aqueous

Loquacious

Correct answer:

Lyrical

Explanation:

"Poetic" and "prosaic" are typically antonyms, while "poetic" and "lyrical" are near synonyms. "Aqueous" means watery or resembling water. "Loquacious" means very talkative. "Antiquated" means old fashioned or outdated.

Example Question #544 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ARROGANT

Possible Answers:

Compulsory

Haughty

Bragging

Inferior

Garbled

Correct answer:

Haughty

Explanation:

"Arrogant" means haughty, stuck-up, or inclined to believe in one's own superiority. Someone arrogant may be inclined to "brag," but bragging and arrogant are not quite synonyms. Someone arrogant would not generally feel "inferior." "Garbled" means muddied or distorted, and "compulsory" means required.

Example Question #545 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PUNCTUAL

Possible Answers:

Dazzling

Punishing

Crafty

Prompt

Peculiar

Correct answer:

Prompt

Explanation:

"Punctual" and "prompt" both mean timely. "Dazzling" means extremely bright or impressive. "Punishing" and "rewarding" are antonyms, as are "peculiar" and "ordinary." "Crafty" means cunning or sly.

Example Question #546 : Identifying Synonyms

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

OBEDIENT

Possible Answers:

Creative

Compliant

Skeptical

Woebegone

Gullible

Correct answer:

Compliant

Explanation:

"Obedient" and "compliant" both describe a willingness to follow rules. "Gullible" and "skeptical" are antonyms, and "creative" means imaginative. "Woebegone" means sorrowful.

Example Question #547 : Identifying Synonyms

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

IMMORAL

Possible Answers:

Sinful

Loving

Obstinate

Stubborn

Ethical

Correct answer:

Sinful

Explanation:

"Immoral" and "sinful" both mean unethical, the opposite of ethical. "Amorous," a similar sounding word, means loving. "Stubborn" and "obstinate" are synonyms referring to people whose opinions are difficult to change or modify.

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