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 #211 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

STINGY

Possible Answers:

Equivocal

Ambiguous

Ardent

Miserly

Fervid

Correct answer:

Miserly

Explanation:

"Stingy" and "miserly" are synonyms that mean cheap. "Fervid" and "ardent" both mean impassioned. "Equivocal" means ambiguous or unclear.

Example Question #212 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

STRINGENT

Possible Answers:

Loquacious

Tenacious

Bountiful

Merciful

Strict

Correct answer:

Strict

Explanation:

"Stringent" means "strict" and firm. "Tenacious" means determined and persistent. "Bountiful" means plentiful and abundant. "Loquacious" means talkative, and "merciful" means compassionate and forgiving.

Example Question #441 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

RESOLUTE

Possible Answers:

Avaricious

Irascible

Combative

Pugnacious

Purposeful

Correct answer:

Purposeful

Explanation:

"Resolute" means determined and "purposeful." "Avaricious" means greedy, and "irascible" means irritable. "Combative" and "pugnacious" are synonyms meaning aggressive and ready to fight.

Example Question #442 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ILLUSTRIOUS

Possible Answers:

Flippant

Frivolous

Inconsequential

Meaningful

Distinguished

Correct answer:

Distinguished

Explanation:

"Illustrious," "distinguished," and "eminent" are all synonyms. "Meaningful" means significant and consequential. This is an antonym of "inconsequential." "Flippant" and "frivolous" are synonyms.

Example Question #443 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SEDITIOUS

Possible Answers:

Assiduous

Diligent

Maudlin

Saccharine

Subversive

Correct answer:

Subversive

Explanation:

"Seditious" means troublemaking or subversive. "Saccharine" means too sweet and sentimental, and "maudlin" similarly means tearfully and excessively sentimental. "Assiduous," "diligent," and "sedulous" are all synonyms for hardworking.

Example Question #444 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

IMPERTINENT

Possible Answers:

Impartial

Depraved

Saccharine

Prophetic

Insolent

Correct answer:

Insolent

Explanation:

"Impertinent" and "insolent" are synonyms. "Saccharine" means overly sweet or sentimental. "Depraved" means corrupt or morally degenerate. "Impartial" and "unbiased" are synonyms, as are "prophetic" and "farsighted."

Example Question #445 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

HAUGHTY

Possible Answers:

Obstreperous

Boisterous

Fervid

Equitable

Supercilious

Correct answer:

Supercilious

Explanation:

"Haughty" means conceited, arrogant, and "supercilious." "Fervid" means ardent and impassioned. "Equitable" is another word for fair or just. "Obstreperous" and "boisterous" both mean rambunctious.

Example Question #446 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

ASSIDUOUS

Possible Answers:

Satiable

Hardworking

Ravenous

Pugnacious

Belligerent

Correct answer:

Hardworking

Explanation:

"Assiduous," sedulous, and diligent all mean "hardworking." "Ravenous" means very hungry, insatiable. This is an antonym for "satiable," or easily sated. "Pugnacious" and "belligerent" are both words that mean aggressive and combative.

Example Question #447 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

SUPERFICIAL

Possible Answers:

Penurious

Stingy

Shallow

Articulate

Avaricious

Correct answer:

Shallow

Explanation:

"Superficial" is another word for "shallow." "Penurious" means extremely poor, and "stingy" means miserly or cheap. "Articulate" is another word for well spoken or eloquent. "Avaricious" means greedy.

Example Question #448 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

SLOTHFUL

Possible Answers:

Pristine

Astute

Sedulous

Merciful

Indolent

Correct answer:

Indolent

Explanation:

"Slothful" and "indolent" are both synonyms for lazy. This is an antonym for "sedulous," or hardworking. "Astute" means shrewd or clever. "Merciful" means compassionate and forgiving, and "pristine" means spotlessly clean.

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