SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs

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Example Questions

Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

PROSAIC

Possible Answers:

Rhetorical

Diction 

Legendary

Chaotic

Commonplace 

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 #44 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

IMPECCABLE

Possible Answers:

Normal

Durable

Wet

Risky

Flawless

Correct answer:

Flawless

Explanation:

"Impeccable" means faultless or flawless.

Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

INSIPID

Possible Answers:

Boring

Unbecoming

Judgmental

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 #46 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

DILAPIDATED

Possible Answers:

Rundown

Confusing

Hairless

Sturdy

Folded

Correct answer:

Rundown

Explanation:

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

Example Question #47 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

CLICHÉD

Possible Answers:

Derisive

Insightful

Overused

Impractical

Enormous

Correct answer:

Overused

Explanation:

Clichéd means overused.

Example Question #48 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

LUXURIOUS

Possible Answers:

Vindicated

Financial

Opulent

Massive

Reticent

Correct answer:

Opulent

Explanation:

Luxurious means extremely elegant and lavish, or opulent.

Example Question #49 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

BANAL

Possible Answers:

Medicinal

Cowardly

Commonplace

Creative

Zesty

Correct answer:

Commonplace

Explanation:

"Banal" means overused or "commonplace."

Example Question #50 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

STERLING

Possible Answers:

Excellent

Scented

Understood

Melancholy

Creamy

Correct answer:

Excellent

Explanation:

"Sterling" means excellent or valuable.

Example Question #2491 : Synonyms

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

INSIPID

Possible Answers:

Courageous 

Dull

Retracted

Quick

Subservient

Correct answer:

Dull

Explanation:

"Insipid" means dull or bland.

Example Question #2492 : Synonyms

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

EXECRABLE

Possible Answers:

Supportive

Needless

Clipped

Detestable

Released

Correct answer:

Detestable

Explanation:

"Execrable" means detestable or very bad.

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