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 #251 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

NONCOMMITTAL

Possible Answers:

Prudent

Elective

Sporadic

Circumspect

Erratic

Correct answer:

Circumspect

Explanation:

"Noncommittal" and "circumspect" both mean guarded, evasive. "Elective" is a synonym for "optional," and "prudent" is a synonym for wise and cautious. "Erratic" and "sporadic" both mean unpredictable, inconstant.

Example Question #252 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

IMPRESSIONABLE

Possible Answers:

Cogent

Emaciated

Naive

Supreme

Luminous

Correct answer:

Naive

Explanation:

The adjective "impressionable" means naive and innocent, easily misled by others. Additionally, "emaciated" means unhealthily thin and weak from lack of nutrition; "cogent" means (of an argument) convincing; "luminous" means glowing, shining; "supreme" means best, greatest.

Example Question #253 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

CAPRICIOUS

Possible Answers:

Inconsistent

Unfettered

Gruesome

Cognizant

Devious

Correct answer:

Inconsistent

Explanation:

The adjective "capricious" means inconsistent, fickle, changeable. Additionally, "gruesome" means horrific and disgusting; "devious" means cunning, manipulative and wicked; "cognizant" means aware; "unfettered" means unrestrained, not held back by.

Example Question #254 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

OBSEQUIOUS

Possible Answers:

Beatific

Alluring

Episodic

Leery

Ingratiating

Correct answer:

Ingratiating

Explanation:

The adjective "obsequious" means excessively obedient and fawning, servile, "ingratiating." To provide further help, "ingratiating" means intended to curry favor, sycophantic. Additionally, "alluring" means attractive and enticing; "beatific" means blissfully happy; "episodic" means occurring in regular episodes; "leery" means wary, cautious, careful.

Example Question #255 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

ADAMANT

Possible Answers:

Benighted

Averse

Glib

Obstinate

Impetuous

Correct answer:

Obstinate

Explanation:

The adjective "adamant" means stubborn, obstinate, refusing to change one's mind. Additionally, "benighted" means ignorant; "glib" means insincere and terse in language; "averse" means opposed to, unwilling; "impetuous" means badly behaved, disobedient.

Example Question #256 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

RUMINATIVE

Possible Answers:

Insatiable

Stingy

Thoughtful

Voracious

Effervescent

Correct answer:

Thoughtful

Explanation:

To "ruminate" means to think about something frequently, to mull it over. "Stingy" and "miserly" are synonyms. "Effervescent" is another word for "bubbly." "Voracious" is another word for "ravenous" and "famished."

Example Question #257 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

GUILELESS

Possible Answers:

Vapid

Immanent

Sedulous

Debonair

Ingenuous

Correct answer:

Ingenuous

Explanation:

"Guileless" means childlike, naive, or "ingenuous." "Vapid" is a synonym for "dull," and "debonair" is a synonym for "sophisticated" or urbane. "Immanent" means inherent, and "sedulous" means hardworking.

Example Question #258 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

BOMBASTIC

Possible Answers:

Propitious

Euphoric

Vitriolic

Overwrought

Acerbic

Correct answer:

Overwrought

Explanation:

"Bombastic" means "overwrought" and pompous. "Vitriolic" and "acerbic" are synonyms. "Propitious" means favorable or auspicious. "Euphoric" means ecstatic or elated.

Example Question #259 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

COGENT

Possible Answers:

Persuasive

Seditious

Indolent

Subversive

Slothful

Correct answer:

Persuasive

Explanation:

"Cogent" means extremely "persuasive" or compelling. "Slothful" and "indolent" are synonyms that both mean lazy. "Seditious" and "subversive" are also synonyms.

Example Question #260 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

CAPRICIOUS

Possible Answers:

Avid

Petulant

Irascible

Fickle

Dulcet

Correct answer:

Fickle

Explanation:

"Capricious" means unpredictable or "fickle." "Petulant" and "irascible" both mean irritable, peevish. "Dulcet" is used to describe sweet, pleasant sounds. "Avid" means keen and eager.

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