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 #2369 : Synonyms

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

GERMANE

Possible Answers:

Applicable

Formidable

Impeccable

Inexplicable

Edible

Correct answer:

Applicable

Explanation:

The adjective "germane" means relevant to, applicable, able to be applied to. Additionally, "inexplicable" means unable to be explained; "impeccable" means flawless, perfect; "edible" means able to be eaten; "formidable" means daunting, awe-inspiring and intimidating.

Example Question #2370 : Synonyms

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

DIDACTIC

Possible Answers:

Amenable

Distended

Provisional

Educational

Recondite

Correct answer:

Educational

Explanation:

The adjective "didactic" means instructional, educational, informative. Additionally, "provisional" means temporary, intended only for a short time; "amenable" means cooperative, agreeable; "distended" means bloated, swollen due to pressure; "recondite" means (of knowledge) arcane and privileged, known by only a few.

Example Question #2371 : Synonyms

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

BENIGHTED

Possible Answers:

Comely

Ignorant

Fulsome

Furtive

Sagacious

Correct answer:

Ignorant

Explanation:

The adjective "benighted" means ignorant of. Additionally, "sagacious" means wise, possessing sagacity; "furtive" means (of a look) secretive, clandestine; "comely" means attractive; "fulsome" means excessively flattering, fawning, unctuous.

Example Question #2372 : Synonyms

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

ESOTERIC

Possible Answers:

Arcane

Pervasive

Torpid

Ingenuous

Truculent

Correct answer:

Arcane

Explanation:

The adjective "esoteric" means understood by only a small number of people, arcane and privileged knowledge. The correct answer is therefore "arcane." Additionally, "ingenuous" means naive, easily misled by others; "truculent" means aggressive, quick to anger, eager to fight; "torpid" means inactive, sluggish, lacking energy; "pervasive" means spread throughout.

Example Question #2371 : Synonyms

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

INCOGNITO

Possible Answers:

Solitary

Perilous

Disguised

Muted

Blatant

Correct answer:

Disguised

Explanation:

"Incognito" is an adjective meaning having one's identity concealed. "Disguised" means having altered one's appearance to hide one's identity. "Blatant" means obvious and done openly, "muted" means quiet and soft, "solitary" means isolated or done alone, and "perilous" means full or danger or risk.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters

BLEAK

Possible Answers:

aimless

wet

soft

bare

goofy

Correct answer:

bare

Explanation:

Bleak means lacking vegetation or decoration, or bare. It can also mean not hopeful.

Example Question #2372 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

REMOTE

Possible Answers:

cantankerous

secluded

lethargic

major

troublesome

Correct answer:

secluded

Explanation:

Remote means removed, out of the way, or secluded.

Example Question #3131 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

UBIQUITOUS.

Possible Answers:

Everywhere 

Nowhere 

Flippant 

Obdurate 

Impressionable

Correct answer:

Everywhere 

Explanation:

If something is “ubiquitous” it appears everywhere and is commonplace. For clarification, "impressionable" means easily influenced by external stimuli; "obdurate" means stubborn; "flippant" means showing disrespect, not taking something seriously enough.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

AJAR

Possible Answers:

musical

thrilled

slightly open

covering up

cracked

Correct answer:

slightly open

Explanation:

"Ajar" means slightly open.

Example Question #3132 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

VAST.

Possible Answers:

Aloof

Accountable

Enormous 

Miniscule

Underwhelming

Correct answer:

Enormous 

Explanation:

“Vast” means very big or enormous. For clarification, miniscule means very small and is an antonym of “vast”; aloof means distant or shy; accountable means responsible, able to be held responsible for something.

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