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 #2416 : Synonyms

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

PRIMORDIAL

Possible Answers:

Obscene

Ancient

Geographic

Unprepared

Perfect

Correct answer:

Ancient

Explanation:

"Primordial" means prehistoric or primeval. "Ancient" means extremely old, so it is the closest synonym amongst the answer choices and the correct answer.

Example Question #2417 : Synonyms

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

CHRONIC

Possible Answers:

Extinct

Archaic

Transitory

Timely

Persistent

Correct answer:

Persistent

Explanation:

"Chronic" is an adjective that means "persisting for a long time or constantly recurring" and often refers to diseases. So, we need to pick out another word that means something like "persistent." While all of the available answer choices have something to do with time, only "persistent" is similar in meaning to "chronic," since "persistent" means "continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period." Because "persistent" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "chronic," it is the correct answer.

Example Question #1101 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PERIPATETIC

Possible Answers:

Itinerant

Dormant

Whimsical

Random

Stable

Correct answer:

Itinerant

Explanation:

"Peripatetic" is an adjective that means "traveling from place to place, especially working or based in various places for relatively short periods," so we need to find another adjective that means something like "traveling." Since "itinerant" means "traveling from place to place" as an adjective, it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "peripatetic" and the correct answer.

Example Question #1102 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

STATIC

Possible Answers:

Mobile

Sympathetic

Active

Stagnant

Tedious

Correct answer:

Stagnant

Explanation:

"Static" means not moving or stagnant. Active and Mobile means movable, so they are antonyms are Static. Sympathetic means to have compassion, Tedious means boring and dull. These last two words have no relation to Static.

Example Question #1103 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PROSPECTIVE

Possible Answers:

Shiny

Elusive

Positive

Potential

Habitual

Correct answer:

Potential

Explanation:

Prospective means expecting to be something in the future, or having that potential.

Example Question #1104 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

HABITUAL

Possible Answers:

Loose

Thoughtful

Meandering

Cultural

Continual

Correct answer:

Continual

Explanation:

Habitual means done as a habit, done constantly, or continual.

Example Question #1105 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ENGRAINED

Possible Answers:

Fervent

Wild

Correct

Established

Formatted

Correct answer:

Established

Explanation:

Engrained means firmly fixed or established.

Example Question #1106 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

CHRONOLOGICAL

Possible Answers:

Fuzzy

Contemporary

Candid

Transient

Sequential

Correct answer:

Sequential

Explanation:

Chronological means ordered from earliest to latest, or sequential.

Example Question #1107 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PREREQUISITE

Possible Answers:

Supportive

Necessary

Domineering

Exiled

Long-winded

Correct answer:

Necessary

Explanation:

Prerequisite means required as a prior condition, or necessary.

Example Question #1108 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

INITIAL

Possible Answers:

Commencing

Laconic

Captivating

Inscribed

Arbitrary

Correct answer:

Commencing

Explanation:

Initial means beginning, first, or commencing.

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