Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits - SSAT Middle Level Verbal

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TACTFUL

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"Tactful" means polite, so "polite" is the correct answer.

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PASSIVE

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Passive means submissive.

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ALOOF

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Aloof means someone is reserved.

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AFFABLE

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"Affable" most nearly means friendly, so "friendly" is the correct answer.

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CAPRICIOUS

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"Capricious" most nearly means changing one's mood or conduct randomly, or "fickle," as in, "The capricious little girl went from sobbing to laughing to fuming at her mother within five minutes, for no discernable reason."

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Altruistic

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"Altruistic" means being unselfishly concerned with the well-being of others.

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FRUGAL

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"Frugal" means thrifty. A person who is frugal is careful with how they spend their money.

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Industrious

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"Industrious" means hard-working.

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JOVIAL

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Someone who is "jovial" is friendly and jolly. For clarification, something that is "just" is fair; gaunt means skeletal and unhealthily skinny.

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JOCULAR

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To be "jocular" means to be humorous. For clarification, "mitigate" means lessen, alleviate; "keen" means eager; "susceptible" means vulnerable.

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GRAVE

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A situation that is "grave" is serious and somber. For clarification, "deplorable" means deserving of hatred; "absurd" and "preposterous" are synonyms that both mean ridiculous.

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ALTRUISTIC

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Someone who is "altruistic" is very charitable and inclined towards generosity. For clarification, "mousy" means dull or timid; "tenuous" means uncertain; "haughty" means arrogant; "decadent" means corrupt and luxurious.

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INSOLENT

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Someone who is "insolent" is being rude and disrespectful. For clarification, "mirthless" means without happiness; "mirth" means happiness.

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GARRULOUS

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Someone who is "garrulous" is very talkative or loquacious. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all loose synonyms of one another and antonyms of "garrulous" and "loquacious."

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POETIC

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"Poetic" and "prosaic" are typically antonyms, while "poetic" and "lyrical" are near synonyms. "Aqueous" means watery or resembling water. "Loquacious" means very talkative. "Antiquated" means old fashioned or outdated.

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OBSERVANT

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"Observant" and "alert" both mean watchful. "Polished" means either shiny or refined. To be "unquestioning" is to accept something without doubt or hesitation. "Equitable" and "unbiased" both mean fair.

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SOBER

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While "sober" can literally mean not intoxicated, it can more generally be used to describe a clearheaded perspective. "Blind" and "seeing" are antonyms, as are "vengeful" and "forgiving." "Doubting" is a synonym for "dubious."

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SHREWD

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To be "shrewd" is to show sharp, astute judgment. "Ignorant" means lacking knowledge. "Helpful" and "obliging" are synonyms. "Vivacious" means lively.

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FORCEFUL

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"Forceful" means strong, assertive, and energetic. "Sweet" and "sour" are antonyms, as are "lazy" and "hardworking." "Shrewd" means sharp, and "amenable" means cooperative or compliant.

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RECLUSIVE

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Reclusive means to avoid the company of others.

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