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 #2403 : Synonyms

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

FITFUL

Possible Answers:

Continuous

Sporadic

Abundant

Hesitant

Adept

Correct answer:

Sporadic

Explanation:

"Fitful" means sporadic. "Continuous" means constant or nonstop. "Hesitant" means unsure or uncertain. "Abundant" means plentiful. "Adept" means skillful.

Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location

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

PENDING

Possible Answers:

Creative

Rude

Finished

Undecided

Courageous

Correct answer:

Undecided

Explanation:

"Pending" means unresolved or undecided, so "undecided" is the correct answer. "Finished" means settled or decided. "Courageous" means brave or valiant. "Creative" means imaginative. "Rude" means having no manners or impolite.

Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location

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

IMMORTAL

Possible Answers:

Undying

Lenient

Pious

Faultless

Shrewd

Correct answer:

Undying

Explanation:

"Immortal" means undying or lasting forever. "Faultless" means without fault or defect. "Pious" means devoutly religious. "Shrewd" means sharp and having good judgment. "Lenient" means merciful and not strict.

Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location

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

EPHEMERAL

Possible Answers:

Nostalgic

Fleeting

Celestial

Imaginary

Unfortunate

Correct answer:

Fleeting

Explanation:

Ephemeral describes something that only is present for a short period of time. Therefore, "fleeting" is the best synonym, as something that is fleeting is also only present for a short period of time

Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location

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

CURSORY

Possible Answers:

Deft

Inadequate

Comprehensive

Depressed

Hasty

Correct answer:

Hasty

Explanation:

"Cursory" means hasty and not thorough, so "hasty" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, "comprehensive" means in-depth and thorough; "deft" means skilled; "depressed" means gloomy and sad; and "inadequae" means not being enough for a certain purpose.

Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location

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

INCHOATE

Possible Answers:

Rudimentary

Parallel

Indebted

Beleaguered

Detrimental

Correct answer:

Rudimentary

Explanation:

"Inchoate" is an adjective that means just begun or not completely developed, so we need to pick out an answer choice that is an adjective meaning something like just begun. While "indebted" may look like a potentially correct answer choice because "inchoate" and "indebted" begin with the negative prefix "in-," "indebted" means owing money or beholden, not just begun, so "indebted" cannot be the correct answer. However, "rudimentary" means basic and elementary or undeveloped, and because "inchoate" is synonymous with the second meaning of "rudimentary," "rudimentary" is the correct answer.

Example Question #3162 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

AUSPICIOUS

Possible Answers:

Reasonable

Favorable

Organic

Foreboding

Thrifty

Correct answer:

Favorable

Explanation:

"Auspicious" means likely to be successful. Similarly, "favorable" means likely to turn out well, so "favorable" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "auspicious": "organic" means natural or naturally occurring, "foreboding" means ominous or looking likely to turn out badly, "reasonable" means justifiable and sensible, and "thrifty" means not spending much money.

Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location

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

EPHEMERAL

Possible Answers:

Commercial

Standard

Short-lived

Mature

Whimsical

Correct answer:

Short-lived

Explanation:

"Ephemeral" means lasting a short time, or "short-lived."

Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location

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

ANTEDILUVIAN

Possible Answers:

Fashionable

Soaked

Outdated

Circular

Antidote

Correct answer:

Outdated

Explanation:

"Antediluvian" means ridiculously old-fashioned or outdated.

Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location

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

INTERMITTENT

Possible Answers:

Sporadic

Recalcitrant

Polarizing

Viable

Morose

Correct answer:

Sporadic

Explanation:

"Intermittent" means not continuous or sporadic.

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