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:

Patient

Dangerous

Pugnacious

Bloated

Irritable

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 #1132 : Synonyms

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

HEARTY

Possible Answers:

Cheerful

Petulant

Rash

New

Independent

Correct answer:

Cheerful

Explanation:

Hearty means heartful, or loud and cheerful.

Example Question #112 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

DOGMATIC

Possible Answers:

Troubling

Neutral

Tight-laced

Insistent

Playful

Correct answer:

Insistent

Explanation:

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

Example Question #113 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

LACONIC

Possible Answers:

Concise

Cylindrical

Insane

Formulaic

Lazy

Correct answer:

Concise

Explanation:

Laconic means using few words, or concise.

Example Question #114 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

LENIENT

Possible Answers:

Antique

Forward-thinking

Energetic

Secret

Forgiving

Correct answer:

Forgiving

Explanation:

Lenient means permissive, merciful, or forgiving.

Example Question #115 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

IMPULSIVE

Possible Answers:

Pallid

Sentimental

Generous

Rash

Showy

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 #116 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

SURREPTITIOUS

Possible Answers:

Stealthy

Unremarkable

Thrifty

Idealistic

Excessive

Correct answer:

Stealthy

Explanation:

Surreptitious means stealthy or secret.  

Example Question #117 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

DISTINGUISHED

Possible Answers:

Upset

Controlled

Downtrodden

Cheerful

Famous

Correct answer:

Famous

Explanation:

Distinguished means successful, authoritative, or famous.

Example Question #118 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

CONTEMPTIBLE

Possible Answers:

Damaged

Enshrined

Capital

Gracious

Hateful

Correct answer:

Hateful

Explanation:

Contemptible means deserving contempt, despicable, or hateful.

Example Question #119 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

BELLIGERENT

Possible Answers:

Treasonous

Melodious

Hostile

Resonant

Elegant

Correct answer:

Hostile

Explanation:

Someone who is belligerent is hostile.

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