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 #41 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

IMPISH

Possible Answers:

prickly

tiny

carefree

obnoxious

mischievous

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:

well-known

distanced

experienced

painstaking

innate

Correct answer:

experienced

Explanation:

"Worldly" means experienced and sophisticated.

Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

NIMBLE

Possible Answers:

aloof

rude

sprightly

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:

Euphoric

Compassionate

Sympathetic

Unfeeling

Mutable

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 #45 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PRAGMATIC

Possible Answers:

controversial

blunt

newfangled

aristocratic

sensible

Correct answer:

sensible

Explanation:

"Pragmatic" means sensible or practical.

Example Question #1821 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

RUTHLESS

Possible Answers:

flexible

competent

well-written

impoverished

cruel

Correct answer:

cruel

Explanation:

"Ruthless" means merciless and cruel.

Example Question #1822 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

BENEVOLENT

Possible Answers:

aesthetic

expensive

insane

kindhearted

judgmental

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

Cautious

Impractical

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:

Frightened

Ample

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:

Partial

Empathetic

Prejudiced

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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