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 #379 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

OBSTINATE

Possible Answers:

Loyal

Limitless

Materialistic

Stubborn

Violent

Correct answer:

Stubborn

Explanation:

"Obstinate" means stubborn.

Example Question #380 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

CONTENTIOUS

Possible Answers:

Invincible

Argumentative

Happy

Oppressive

Merciful

Correct answer:

Argumentative

Explanation:

"Contentious" means argumentative.

Example Question #151 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

SLOVENLY

Possible Answers:

Mystical

Untidy

Frigid

Fundamental

Separate

Correct answer:

Untidy

Explanation:

"Slovenly" means untidy or unclean in appearance or habits.

Example Question #152 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

SEDULOUS

Possible Answers:

Belligerent 

Unspeakable

Personable

Rash

Diligent

Correct answer:

Diligent

Explanation:

"Sedulous" means diligent or hard-working. "Diligent" means persevering in carrying out tasks.

Example Question #153 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

TACITURN

Possible Answers:

Quiet

Voluntary

Common

Gracious

Eloquent

Correct answer:

Quiet

Explanation:

"Taciturn" means quiet.

Example Question #154 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

ENIGMATIC

Possible Answers:

Valuable

Strained

Habitual

Puzzling

Feeble

Correct answer:

Puzzling

Explanation:

"Enigmatic" means mysterious or perplexing. The best answer choice is "puzzling."

Example Question #155 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

INCONTINENT

Possible Answers:

Intensive

Brave

Exempt

Unrestrained

Durable

Correct answer:

Unrestrained

Explanation:

"Incontinent" means unrestrained or lacking in self-control.

Example Question #156 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

ALOOF

Possible Answers:

Difficult

Friendly

Reserved

Foolish

Foreign

Correct answer:

Reserved

Explanation:

Someone who is "aloof" is distant or stand-offish in manner. It describes someone who holds herself apart from others.

Example Question #157 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

PUNCTILIOUS

Possible Answers:

Precise

Masked

Finished

Relevant

Optimistic

Correct answer:

Precise

Explanation:

"Punctilious" means paying careful attention to detail or strictly following formalities. The best answer choice is "precise."

Example Question #158 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

DISSOLUTE

Possible Answers:

Young

Immoral

Loyal

Complex

Agitated

Correct answer:

Immoral

Explanation:

"Dissolute" means immoral.

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