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 #161 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

CAUSTIC

Possible Answers:

Serious

Obvious

Guarded

Prideful

Critical

Correct answer:

Critical

Explanation:

"Caustic" means severely critical, biting, or sarcastic.

Example Question #162 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

ADEPT

Possible Answers:

Respected

Abandoned

Skillful

Lacking

Harmful

Correct answer:

Skillful

Explanation:

"Adept" means skillful.

Example Question #391 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

INIMICAL

Possible Answers:

Benevolent

Friendly

Hostile

Fruitful

Destructive

Correct answer:

Hostile

Explanation:

"Inimical" means hostile.

Example Question #392 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

LOQUACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Reserved

Introverted

Tacit

Obedient

Talkative

Correct answer:

Talkative

Explanation:

"Loquacious" means talkative.

Example Question #393 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

MUNIFICENT

Possible Answers:

Generous

Thrifty

Short-sighted

Offensive

Malevolent

Correct answer:

Generous

Explanation:

"Munificent" means generous.

Example Question #394 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

COMMENDABLE

Possible Answers:

Praiseworthy

Approval

Forceful

Spacious

Agreeable

Correct answer:

Praiseworthy

Explanation:

"Commendable" means praiseworthy.

Example Question #395 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

CIRCUMSPECT

Possible Answers:

Imprudent

Talkative

Uncareful

Visible

Cautious

Correct answer:

Cautious

Explanation:

"Circumspect" means careful.

Example Question #396 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PUERILE

Possible Answers:

Insecure

Affectionate

Juvenile

National

Questionable

Correct answer:

Juvenile

Explanation:

"Puerile" means immature or juvenile.

Example Question #397 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

GAUCHE

Possible Answers:

Average

Tiring

Sinister

Tactless

Direct

Correct answer:

Tactless

Explanation:

"Gauche" means lacking social grace, awkward, or tactless.

Example Question #398 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PROVINCIAL

Possible Answers:

Broken

Narrow-minded

Affordable

Intensive 

Cuffed

Correct answer:

Narrow-minded

Explanation:

"Provincial" means narrow-minded, unsophisticated, or of a province.

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