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 #111 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

PETULANT

Possible Answers:

Dangerous

Bloated

Pugnacious

Irritable

Patient

Correct answer:

Irritable

Explanation:

"Petulant" describes someone that is easily irritated, so Irritable would be the correct answer. Patient is the opposite of Petulant. Bloated means something or someone is swollen. Dangerous describes something or someone that can cause harm, and Pugnacious means belligerent or warlike. These last three words have no relation to Petulant in this context.

Example Question #112 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

HEARTY

Possible Answers:

New

Cheerful

Independent

Petulant

Rash

Correct answer:

Cheerful

Explanation:

Hearty means heartful, or loud and cheerful.

Example Question #113 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

DOGMATIC

Possible Answers:

Insistent

Troubling

Playful

Tight-laced

Neutral

Correct answer:

Insistent

Explanation:

Dogmatic means defining principles as incontrovertibly true, or being very insistent about their value.

Example Question #114 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

LACONIC

Possible Answers:

Lazy

Insane

Concise

Formulaic

Cylindrical

Correct answer:

Concise

Explanation:

Laconic means using few words, or concise.

Example Question #115 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

LENIENT

Possible Answers:

Forward-thinking

Antique

Forgiving

Secret

Energetic

Correct answer:

Forgiving

Explanation:

Lenient means permissive, merciful, or forgiving.

Example Question #116 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

IMPULSIVE

Possible Answers:

Rash

Pallid

Showy

Sentimental

Generous

Correct answer:

Rash

Explanation:

Impulsive and rash are both adjectives that describe sudden actions based on emotion rather than on long-term consequences.  

Example Question #117 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

SURREPTITIOUS

Possible Answers:

Idealistic

Excessive

Unremarkable

Stealthy

Thrifty

Correct answer:

Stealthy

Explanation:

Surreptitious means stealthy or secret.  

Example Question #118 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

DISTINGUISHED

Possible Answers:

Cheerful

Upset

Famous

Downtrodden

Controlled

Correct answer:

Famous

Explanation:

Distinguished means successful, authoritative, or famous.

Example Question #119 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

CONTEMPTIBLE

Possible Answers:

Gracious

Hateful

Enshrined

Damaged

Capital

Correct answer:

Hateful

Explanation:

Contemptible means deserving contempt, despicable, or hateful.

Example Question #120 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

BELLIGERENT

Possible Answers:

Melodious

Resonant

Treasonous

Elegant

Hostile

Correct answer:

Hostile

Explanation:

Someone who is belligerent is hostile.

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