SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Upper Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #2351 : Synonyms

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

PARAMOUNT

Possible Answers:

Implied

Ingrate

Invalid

Important

Inveterate

Correct answer:

Important

Explanation:

The adjective "paramount" means of particular importance, especially "important." Additionally, "inveterate" means (of behavior) entrenched and habitual; "invalid" means not valid, not acceptable; "implied" means hinted at, suggested; an "ingrate" is an ungrateful and rude person.

Example Question #2352 : Synonyms

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

INDUBITABLE

Possible Answers:

Certain

Uncertain

Quiescent

Exasperated

Unctuous

Correct answer:

Certain

Explanation:

The adjective "indubitable" means not able to be doubted, unquestionable, or "certain." Additionally, "exasperated" means deeply frustrated and annoyed by; "unctuous" means exceedingly obsequious and fawning, prone to excessive flattery and sycophantic behavior; "quiescent" means at rest, inactive, dormant.

Example Question #2361 : Synonyms

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

OVERT

Possible Answers:

Factious

Exhaustive

Conspicuous

Ebullient

Lambent

Correct answer:

Conspicuous

Explanation:

The adjective "overt" means obvious, easily noticeable, not well-concealed, conspicuous. Additionally, "lambent" means flickering; "exhaustive" means including all possible considerations, comprehensive; "factious" means prone to, or likely to, cause disagreement; "ebullient" means overly enthusiastic

Example Question #2362 : Synonyms

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

COGENT

Possible Answers:

Incumbent

Introspective

Bestial

Limpid

Convincing

Correct answer:

Convincing

Explanation:

The adjective "cogent" means (of an argument) convincing, compelling and well-reasoned. Additionally, "introspective" means inwardly thoughtful; "limpid" means clear; "bestial" means savage (like a beast); "incumbent" means required, very important in order to get something done.

Example Question #2363 : Synonyms

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

ARBITRARY

Possible Answers:

Susceptible

Capacious

Fraudulent

Meaningless

Awry

Correct answer:

Meaningless

Explanation:

"Arbitrary" means random and meaningless, not based on any criteria. Additionally, "susceptible" means vulnerable to, likely to be harmed by; "capacious" means roomy, having lots of space; "awry" means 'out of place,' amiss, gone wrong; "fraudulent" means not genuine, not authentic.

Example Question #2364 : Synonyms

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

COGNIZANT

Possible Answers:

Desperate

Inward

Aware

Deleterious

Ominous

Correct answer:

Aware

Explanation:

The adjective "cognizant" means aware of. Additionally, "ominous" means suggesting something bad will happen, portentous, threatening; "deleterious" means causing harm, injurious.

Example Question #2365 : Synonyms

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

TANGENTIAL

Possible Answers:

Extraneous

Limpid

Impetuous

Ornery

Artificial

Correct answer:

Extraneous

Explanation:

The adjective "tangential" means loosely related to, digressing from the main point but still partly related. This is closest in meaning to "extraneous" which means irrelevant, unrelated, incidental. Additionally, "limpid" means clear, able to be seen through; "impetuous" means done without forethought or appropriate care, rash and reckless; "artificial" means fake, not genuine, constructed to mimic something real; "ornery" means grumpy, bad-tempered.

Example Question #2366 : Synonyms

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

GLIB

Possible Answers:

Insincere

Abstract

Outlawed

Ornate

Sacrilegious

Correct answer:

Insincere

Explanation:

The adjective "glib" means (of speech) "insincere" and disingenuous. Additionally, "outlawed" means banned, forbidden, not allowed; "sacrilegious" means blasphemous, offensive to a religion; "ornate" means elaborately decorated, adorned and embellished; "abstract" means not concrete, related to something theoretical or intangible.

Example Question #2367 : Synonyms

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

PROPITIOUS

Possible Answers:

Exasperated

Garbled

Dynamic

Providential

Imbued

Correct answer:

Providential

Explanation:

The adjective "propitious" means favorable, auspicious, (of circumstances) lucky and indicating a good chance for success. This is closest in meaning to "providential" which means favorable, divinely ordained to happen. Additionally, "garbled" means mixed up; "imbued" means filled with; "exasperated" means frustrated by, deeply irritated by; "dynamic" means energetic, powerful, exciting or forceful.

Example Question #2368 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

INCONTROVERTIBLE

Possible Answers:

Undeniable

Untimely

Unflappable

Inopportune

Inauspicious

Correct answer:

Undeniable

Explanation:

The adjective "incontrovertible" means not able to be denied, undeniable, not able to be disputed, irrefutable. Additionally, "unflappable" means calm and controlled in a crisis, not able to be stressed or unnerved; "untimely" means occurring at a bad time; "inauspicious" means not promising, an unfortunate beginning that suggests further failure; "inopportune" means unsuitable, not favorable, untimely.

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