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 #1261 : Synonyms

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

INTRACTABLE

Possible Answers:

Capricious

Yielding

Mercurial

Emblematic

Stubborn

Correct answer:

Stubborn

Explanation:

"Intractable" means "stubborn" or resistant. This is an antonym for "yielding." "Mercurial" means temperamental or capricious. If something is "emblematic," it is a symbol or representation of something else.

Example Question #1262 : Synonyms

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

VAPID

Possible Answers:

Inept

Skeptical

Invigorated

Dull

Adroit

Correct answer:

Dull

Explanation:

"Vapid" means "dull," boring, lacking in liveliness and energy. This is an antonym for "invigorated," or energetic. "Skeptical" means doubtful. "Inept" means incompetent, which is an antonym for "adroit" or skillful.

Example Question #1221 : Identifying Synonyms

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

GRANDILOQUENT

Possible Answers:

Genius

Pompous

Lurid

Smoky

Imminent

Correct answer:

Pompous

Explanation:

"Grandiloquent" is a synonym for "pompous" or bombastic. "Smoky" is the adjective form of smoke, and "lurid" means sensational or colorful. "Imminent" is a synonym for impending, and "genius" is a synonym for brilliant.

Example Question #1222 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INTRANSIGENT

Possible Answers:

Amicable

Ludicrous

Enervated

Invigorated

Stubborn

Correct answer:

Stubborn

Explanation:

"Intransigent" is another word for "stubborn" or recalcitrant. "Amicable" means amiable or friendly. "Ludicrous" means absurd, ridiculous, and laughable. "Invigorated," or strong, is an antonym for "enervated," or weak.

Example Question #1223 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INDEFATIGABLE

Possible Answers:

Meticulous

Manifold

Hardy

Inexhaustible

Resilient

Correct answer:

Inexhaustible

Explanation:

"Indefatigable" means untiring. "Manifold" means diverse or various. "Meticulous" means careful and fastidious, and "resilient" means strong and hardy.

Example Question #1224 : Identifying Synonyms

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

VITRIOLIC

Possible Answers:

Haughty

Immoderate

Caustic

Supercilious

Bashful

Correct answer:

Caustic

Explanation:

"Vitriolic" means "caustic" and acrimonious. "Bashful" means shy. "Immoderate" means excessive and unrestrained, while "immodest" means improper, lacking in decency. "Haughty" and "supercilious" are both synonyms for arrogant and conceited.

Example Question #1225 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PRODIGAL

Possible Answers:

Saccharine

Lugubrious

Immaculate

Mordant

Wasteful

Correct answer:

Wasteful

Explanation:

"Prodigal" means "wasteful" and profligate. "Lugubrious" is another word for glum, and "saccharine" means excessively sweet and sentimental. "Mordant" is a synonym for caustic and acerbic. "Immaculate" means spotlessly clean.

Example Question #1226 : Identifying Synonyms

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

RECALCITRANT

Possible Answers:

Peevish

Archaic

Abrasive

Resistant

Obsolete

Correct answer:

Resistant

Explanation:

"Recalcitrant" means "resistant" and stubborn. "Archaic" and "obsolete" both mean outdated. "Abrasive" is a synonym for "harsh" and grating, and "peevish" is a synonym for irritable and cranky.

Example Question #1227 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INGENUOUS

Possible Answers:

Clever

Elongated

Naive

Jaded

Cynical

Correct answer:

Naive

Explanation:

"Ingenuous" means "naive," simple, or innocently childlike. This is an antonym for both "jaded" and "cynical." "Elongated" means lengthened or unusually long. "Ingenious" means clever and crafty and should not be confused with "ingenuous."

Example Question #1228 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INDECOROUS

Possible Answers:

Execrable

Immodest

Fulsome

Chivalrous

Innocuous

Correct answer:

Immodest

Explanation:

"Indecorous" means "immodest" or improper. "Execrable" means terrible or dreadful, while "innocuous" means harmless. "Chivalrous" means gentlemanly or noble. "Fulsome" means excessively flattering.

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