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 #271 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

RAPACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Bewildered

Slovenly

Selfless

Aghast

Greedy

Correct answer:

Greedy

Explanation:

The adjective "rapacious" means extremely greedy, aggressively desiring what someone else has. Additionally, "slovenly" means (of a person) messy and lazy; "aghast" means shocked and appalled by; "bewildered" means confused, perplexed, bemused.

Example Question #272 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

MUNIFICENT

Possible Answers:

Juvenile

Talkative

Serene

Generous

Torpid

Correct answer:

Generous

Explanation:

The adjective "munificent" is used to describe someone who is generous with money. Additionally, "torpid" means lethargic, inactive; "serene" means tranquil, at peace; "juvenile" means childish.

Example Question #273 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

EREMITIC

Possible Answers:

Depraved

Impartial

Solitary

Genial

Cordial

Correct answer:

Solitary

Explanation:

"Eremitic" means "solitary," reclusive, or hermit-like. "Genial" means personable, affable, as does "cordial." "Impartial" is a synonym for "unbiased." "Depraved" is a synonym for "corrupt" or dissolute.

Example Question #274 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

OBDURATE

Possible Answers:

Surreptitious

Profligate

Pliant

Stubborn

Compliant

Correct answer:

Stubborn

Explanation:

"Obdurate" is another word for "stubborn," inflexible, or intransigent. This is an antonym for "compliant," or obedient. "Pliant" similarly means pliable, flexible, or elastic. "Profligate" means wasteful or spendthrift. "Surreptitious" means sly, sneaky.

Example Question #275 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

PRESUMPTUOUS

Possible Answers:

Erudite

Enigmatic

Garish

Succinct

Brazen

Correct answer:

Brazen

Explanation:

To be "presumptuous" is to be bold and "brazen." "Enigmatic" means mysterious, and "erudite" means scholarly. "Succinct" means terse, concise, laconic. "Garish" is another word for "tawdry" or gaudy.

Example Question #276 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

PHLEGMATIC

Possible Answers:

Laconic

Insufferable

Stolid

Frigid

Effervescent

Correct answer:

Stolid

Explanation:

"Phlegmatic" and "stolid" both mean calm, composed, and imperturbable. "Insufferable" means intolerable, and "laconic" means terse or succinct. "Effervescent" means bubbly, either literally or in terms of someone's personality. "Frigid" means very cold.

Example Question #277 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

EPIGRAMMATIC

Possible Answers:

Seamless

Haughty

Supercilious

Prolix

Pithy

Correct answer:

Pithy

Explanation:

"Epigrammatic" means "pithy" or concise. This is an antonym for "prolix," or verbose. "Supercilious" is another word for haughty or stuck up. "Seamless" means smooth, continuous, lacking gaps or bumps.

Example Question #278 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

PUGILISTIC

Possible Answers:

Suave

Sedulous

Assiduous

Belligerent

Excitable

Correct answer:

Belligerent

Explanation:

A "pugilist" is a fighter, so another word for "pugilistic" is "belligerent," aggressive. "Suave" means sophisticated, and "assiduous" means sedulous or hardworking. "Excitable" is another word for volatile or high-strung.

Example Question #279 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

SANGUINE

Possible Answers:

Gregarious

Enervated

Shy

Cheerful

Indefatigable

Correct answer:

Cheerful

Explanation:

"Sanguine" means "cheerful," optimistic. "Indefatigable" means untiring. This is a near antonym for "enervated," or weakened and debilitated. "Gregarious" is another word for outgoing, which is an antonym for "shy."

Example Question #280 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

CONNIVING

Possible Answers:

Conspiratorial

Linguistic

Perfidious

Bashful

Gleeful

Correct answer:

Conspiratorial

Explanation:

"Conniving" is a synonym for "conspiratorial." While the act of "conniving" may involve "treacherous" (perfidious) plans, the words are not synonymous. "Bashful" is another word for shy. "Linguistic" is the adjective form of language. "Gleeful" means exuberant.

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