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 #2488 : Synonyms

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

PROSAIC

Possible Answers:

Commonplace 

Legendary

Chaotic

Diction 

Rhetorical

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 #2489 : Synonyms

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

IMPECCABLE

Possible Answers:

Wet

Durable

Risky

Normal

Flawless

Correct answer:

Flawless

Explanation:

"Impeccable" means faultless or flawless.

Example Question #1171 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

INSIPID

Possible Answers:

Competitive

Unbecoming

Agressive

Judgmental

Boring

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 #1172 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DILAPIDATED

Possible Answers:

Hairless

Sturdy

Confusing

Rundown

Folded

Correct answer:

Rundown

Explanation:

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

Example Question #1173 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

CLICHÉD

Possible Answers:

Derisive

Impractical

Overused

Enormous

Insightful

Correct answer:

Overused

Explanation:

Clichéd means overused.

Example Question #1174 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

LUXURIOUS

Possible Answers:

Opulent

Vindicated

Financial

Reticent

Massive

Correct answer:

Opulent

Explanation:

Luxurious means extremely elegant and lavish, or opulent.

Example Question #1175 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

BANAL

Possible Answers:

Creative

Commonplace

Cowardly

Zesty

Medicinal

Correct answer:

Commonplace

Explanation:

"Banal" means overused or "commonplace."

Example Question #1176 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

STERLING

Possible Answers:

Creamy

Excellent

Understood

Melancholy

Scented

Correct answer:

Excellent

Explanation:

"Sterling" means excellent or valuable.

Example Question #1177 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

INSIPID

Possible Answers:

Courageous 

Subservient

Dull

Quick

Retracted

Correct answer:

Dull

Explanation:

"Insipid" means dull or bland.

Example Question #1178 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

EXECRABLE

Possible Answers:

Released

Detestable

Clipped

Supportive

Needless

Correct answer:

Detestable

Explanation:

"Execrable" means detestable or very bad.

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