SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs

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Example Questions

Example Question #2463 : Synonyms

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

TANTAMOUNT

Possible Answers:

Conversant

Equal

Faulty

Sequestered

Ludicrous

Correct answer:

Equal

Explanation:

"Tantamount" means equal to.

Example Question #2325 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INCONGRUOUS

Possible Answers:

Affluent

Disagreeing

Fortified

Understood

Desperate

Correct answer:

Disagreeing

Explanation:

"Incongruous" means out of place or incompatible. The best answer choice is the word, "disagreeing."

Example Question #2326 : Identifying Synonyms

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

IMMACULATE. 

Possible Answers:

Broken 

Flawless 

Iniquitous

Deplorable 

Malleable 

Correct answer:

Flawless 

Explanation:

“Immaculate” means flawless or perfect and usually relates to the cleanliness or goodliness of something. For clarification, "iniquitous" means wicked or sinful; "deplorable" means worthy of contempt or hatred; malleable means movable or flexible.

Example Question #2327 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INSIPID. 

Possible Answers:

Mournful 

Intrepid 

Unexciting

Adventurous

Derisive 

Correct answer:

Unexciting

Explanation:

“Insipid” is used to describe something unexciting. For clarification, "intrepid" means adventurous; "mournful" means full of sadness after a loss; "derisive" means disdainful or contemptuous.

Example Question #2328 : Identifying Synonyms

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

TRITE. 

Possible Answers:

Scornful 

Unoriginal 

Purposeful

Bold 

Intense 

Correct answer:

Unoriginal 

Explanation:

“Trite” is used to describe something unoriginal. For clarification, "scornful" means mocking or derisive.

Example Question #2329 : Identifying Synonyms

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

HACKNEYED.

Possible Answers:

Cliché

Suspicious 

Appropriate

Reformed

Demented 

Correct answer:

Cliché

Explanation:

“Hackneyed” means cliché or trite. For clarification, demented means crazy and frenzied; appropriate means fitting.

Example Question #1151 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

VAPID. 

Possible Answers:

Bland 

Strong 

Acrid 

Heavy 

Dignified 

Correct answer:

Bland 

Explanation:

“Vapid” means bland, weak or lifeless. For clarification, dignified means noble and imposing; acrid means choking or unpleasant.

Example Question #1152 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

LACKLUSTER.

Possible Answers:

Demanding 

Brilliant 

Uninspiring

Motivating 

Confident 

Correct answer:

Uninspiring

Explanation:

“Lackluster” means uninspiring or not good enough. For clarification, it is loosely an antonym of “motivating.”

Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

IMPECCABLE

Possible Answers:

pedantic

foolhardy

trivial

flawless

crooning

Correct answer:

flawless

Explanation:

"Impeccable" means faultless or flawless.

Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

LACKLUSTER

Possible Answers:

visual

sustainable

uninspired

voracious

scientific

Correct answer:

uninspired

Explanation:

"Lackluster" means lacking in vitality, or uninspired.

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