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 #262 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

IMPISH

Possible Answers:

carefree

tiny

mischievous

prickly

obnoxious

Correct answer:

mischievous

Explanation:

"Impish" means mischievous.

Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

WORLDLY

Possible Answers:

experienced

distanced

well-known

painstaking

innate

Correct answer:

experienced

Explanation:

"Worldly" means experienced and sophisticated.

Example Question #1063 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

NIMBLE

Possible Answers:

sprightly

rude

aloof

meticulous

strong

Correct answer:

sprightly

Explanation:

"Nimble" means moving quickly and lightly, or sprightly.

Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.

Callous

Possible Answers:

Mutable

Compassionate

Unfeeling

Sympathetic

Euphoric

Correct answer:

Unfeeling

Explanation:

"Callous" means unfeeling; Compassionate and Sympathetic means showing emotion; Euphoric means extremely happy; and Mutable means able to be changed.

Example Question #1065 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PRAGMATIC

Possible Answers:

controversial

aristocratic

sensible

blunt

newfangled

Correct answer:

sensible

Explanation:

"Pragmatic" means sensible or practical.

Example Question #1022 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

RUTHLESS

Possible Answers:

flexible

well-written

competent

impoverished

cruel

Correct answer:

cruel

Explanation:

"Ruthless" means merciless and cruel.

Example Question #1067 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

BENEVOLENT

Possible Answers:

judgmental

expensive

insane

aesthetic

kindhearted

Correct answer:

kindhearted

Explanation:

"Benevolent" means kindhearted and well-meaning.

Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

QUIXOTIC

Possible Answers:

Aligned

Miniature

Impractical

Cautious

Tangential

Correct answer:

Impractical

Explanation:

"Quixotic" means impractical, fanciful, or idealistic. The word is based upon the literary character Don Quixote, who is impractical, chivalrous, and romantic. So, "impractical" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "quixotic."

Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

VALIANT

Possible Answers:

Ample

Frightened

Noxious

Timid

Brave

Correct answer:

Brave

Explanation:

"Valiant" means brave. "Timid" means fearful or shy. "Frightened" means afraid or scared. "Noxious" means poisonous or toxic. "Ample" means enough or sufficient.

Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

IMPARTIAL

Possible Answers:

Prejudiced

Partial

Empathetic

Biased

Neutral

Correct answer:

Neutral

Explanation:

"Impartial" means neutral. "Biased," "prejudiced," and "partial" are all antoynyms of "impartial." They all mean not neutral, but taking one side. Empathethic means showing sympathy or compassion.

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