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 #141 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

UNRULY

Possible Answers:

Poetic

Disobedient

Frequent

Hydrating

Enriching

Correct answer:

Disobedient

Explanation:

"Unruly" means disobedient or uncontrollable.

Example Question #142 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

KEEN

Possible Answers:

Idealistic

Complex

Floral

Sharp

Narrow Minded

Correct answer:

Sharp

Explanation:

"Keen" means sharp or very perceptive.

Example Question #1121 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SAGE

Possible Answers:

Wise

Coarse

Expansive

Vacant

Slick

Correct answer:

Wise

Explanation:

"Sage" means wise.

Example Question #143 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

INEPT

Possible Answers:

Unskillful

Expressive

Defined

Corrupt

Dishonest

Correct answer:

Unskillful

Explanation:

"Inept" means without skill or incompetent.

Example Question #144 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

CONTEMPTUOUS

Possible Answers:

Comical

Daring

Useful

Disrespectful

Famous

Correct answer:

Disrespectful

Explanation:

"Contemptuous" means disrespectful.

Example Question #145 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

ADROIT

Possible Answers:

Corrupt

Elusive

Skillful

Last

Unusual

Correct answer:

Skillful

Explanation:

"Adroit" means "skillful" or dexterous.

Example Question #146 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

DESTITUTE

Possible Answers:

Stressful

Torrential

Hypnotizing

Assiduous

Poor

Correct answer:

Poor

Explanation:

"Destitute" means lacking food, clothing, and shelter. Thus, the best answer choice is the word "poor."

Example Question #147 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

EMINENT

Possible Answers:

Defiant

Adorable

Showy

Incredulous

Renowned

Correct answer:

Renowned

Explanation:

"Eminent" means high in rank, distinguished, or "renowned."

Example Question #148 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

PIOUS

Possible Answers:

Relevant

Patterned

Audible

Devout

Abundant

Correct answer:

Devout

Explanation:

"Pious" and "devout" both mean having a devotion to a god or gods.

Example Question #149 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

INDOLENT

Possible Answers:

Invalid

Promising

Neglectful

Peaceful

Lazy

Correct answer:

Lazy

Explanation:

"Indolent" means lazy.

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