SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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Example Questions

Example Question #1824 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

CAUSTIC

Possible Answers:

Corrosive

Showy

Greedy

Unprofessional 

Still

Correct answer:

Corrosive

Explanation:

"Caustic" means corrosive or very critical, so "corrosive" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "caustic": "greedy" means excessively desirous of money; "showy" means eye-catching or gaudy; "still" means unmoving; and "unprofessional" means improper.  

Example Question #1825 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

LOQUACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Blaring

Tiny

Profound

Welcoming

Talkative

Correct answer:

Talkative

Explanation:

"Loquacious" means talkative, so "talkative" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "loquacious": "blaring" means deafening; "welcoming" means hospitable; "profound" means meaningful; and "tiny" means small

Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

FATUOUS

Possible Answers:

Foolish

Workable

Explanatory

Preventive 

Offensive

Correct answer:

Foolish

Explanation:

"Fatuous" means foolish or inane, so "foolish" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "fatuous": "offensive" means rude; "workable" means feasible; "preventive" means preemptive; and "explanatory" means instructive.  

Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

SPRY

Possible Answers:

Fake

Agile

Juvenile

Morbid

Crispy

Correct answer:

Agile

Explanation:

"Spry" means nimble, agile, or quick, so "agile" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "spry": "morbid" means gruesome; "crispy" means crunchy; "fake" means not real; and "juvenile" means young.   

Example Question #53 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

RETICENT

Possible Answers:

Needy

Dangerous

Envious

Quiet

Mandatory

Correct answer:

Quiet

Explanation:

"Reticent" means quiet or reserved, so "quiet" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "reticent": "envious" means jealous; "dangerous" means not safe; "needy" means disadvantaged or needing essentials; and "mandatory" means required.  

Example Question #54 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

OBNOXIOUS

Possible Answers:

Unpleasant

Prudent

Agreeable

Touching

Careless

Correct answer:

Unpleasant

Explanation:

"Obnoxious" means extremely unpleasant, so "unpleasant" is the correct answer. "Agreeable" is an antonym of "obnoxious"; it means pleasant and easy to get along with. "Touching" means arousing strong feelings of emotion. "Prudent" means careful and cautious. "Careless" means not cautious or inattentive.

Example Question #55 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

PETULANT

Possible Answers:

Dangerous

Clever

Maniacal

Challenging

Peevish

Correct answer:

Peevish

Explanation:

"Petulant" means bad-tempered, childish, or peevish, so "peevish," which means sullen or crabby, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "petulant" and "peevish": "clever" means shrewd or smart; "dangerous" means potentially causing harm; "maniacal" means insane; and "challenging" means difficult.

Example Question #56 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

PEEVISH

Possible Answers:

Visible

Orderly

Apathetic

Amiable

Irritated

Correct answer:

Irritated

Explanation:

"Peevish" means easily irritated, so "irritable," an adjective that means petulant or crabby, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "peevish" and "irritable": "visible" means able to be seen; "amiable" means friendly or easy to talk to or get along with;"apathetic" means unconcerned or indifferent; and "orderly" means arranged in a neat and tidy manner.

Example Question #57 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

AFFABLE

Possible Answers:

Odorous

Friendly

Canine

Dull

Vulnerable

Correct answer:

Friendly

Explanation:

"Affable" means easy to get along with or friendly. "Odorous" means having a bad smell. "Vulnerable" means weak or helpless. "Dull" means boring or not interesting. "Canine" refers to dogs and their characteristics.

Example Question #58 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

HUMANE

Possible Answers:

Foolish

Hydrous

Barren

Compassionate

Pacific

Correct answer:

Compassionate

Explanation:

"Humane" means showing compassion or emotion. "Foolish" means stupid or silly. "Pacific" means calm and peaceful. "Hydrous" means having water or referring to water. "Barren" means lifeless or incapable to growing crops.

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