SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs

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Example Questions

Example Question #2487 : Synonyms

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

PROSAIC

Possible Answers:

Legendary

Chaotic

Rhetorical

Commonplace 

Diction 

Correct answer:

Commonplace 

Explanation:

“Prosaic” describes something ordinary or commonplace. You might have thought the correct answer is “rhetorical” because of the relationship between “prose” and “rhetoric,” but “prosaic” is unrelated to “prose.” For clarification, "rhetorical" means relating to the skill of persuasive language, and "diction" means spoken clarity or choice of words.

Example Question #2488 : Synonyms

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

IMPECCABLE

Possible Answers:

Normal

Wet

Flawless

Risky

Durable

Correct answer:

Flawless

Explanation:

"Impeccable" means faultless or flawless.

Example Question #2491 : Synonyms

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

INSIPID

Possible Answers:

Unbecoming

Judgmental

Boring

Competitive

Agressive

Correct answer:

Boring

Explanation:

"Insipid" means lacking flavor or uninteresting. "Boring" means lacking the quality of being interesting. Both "boring" and "insipid" mean mundane or banal. Thus, these two words are synonyms.

Example Question #2492 : Synonyms

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

DILAPIDATED

Possible Answers:

Sturdy

Folded

Rundown

Confusing

Hairless

Correct answer:

Rundown

Explanation:

Something that is "dilapidated" is worn out, rickety, and rundown.

Example Question #2493 : Synonyms

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

CLICHÉD

Possible Answers:

Impractical

Derisive

Overused

Enormous

Insightful

Correct answer:

Overused

Explanation:

Clichéd means overused.

Example Question #2494 : Synonyms

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

LUXURIOUS

Possible Answers:

Financial

Massive

Reticent

Opulent

Vindicated

Correct answer:

Opulent

Explanation:

Luxurious means extremely elegant and lavish, or opulent.

Example Question #2495 : Synonyms

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

BANAL

Possible Answers:

Zesty

Commonplace

Medicinal

Creative

Cowardly

Correct answer:

Commonplace

Explanation:

"Banal" means overused or "commonplace."

Example Question #2494 : Synonyms

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

STERLING

Possible Answers:

Excellent

Scented

Understood

Creamy

Melancholy

Correct answer:

Excellent

Explanation:

"Sterling" means excellent or valuable.

Example Question #2495 : Synonyms

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

INSIPID

Possible Answers:

Subservient

Quick

Dull

Retracted

Courageous 

Correct answer:

Dull

Explanation:

"Insipid" means dull or bland.

Example Question #2495 : Synonyms

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

EXECRABLE

Possible Answers:

Needless

Released

Detestable

Supportive

Clipped

Correct answer:

Detestable

Explanation:

"Execrable" means detestable or very bad.

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