SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs

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Example Questions

Example Question #2496 : Synonyms

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

DERIVATIVE

Possible Answers:

Creative

Imaginative

Stirred 

Stirred 

Inspired

Inspired

Imaginative

Unoriginal 

Correct answer:

Unoriginal 

Explanation:

“Derivative” means unoriginal or derived from an earlier idea. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all antonyms of derivative.

Example Question #2497 : Synonyms

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

PRESTIGIOUS

Possible Answers:

Puzzling

Perplexing

Abstruse

Acclaimed

Arcane

Correct answer:

Acclaimed

Explanation:

"Prestigious" and "acclaimed" are closest in meaning. These synonyms refer to people or institutions held in high regard or esteemed. The other words describe an object's quality of being confounding or confusing.

Example Question #2501 : Synonyms

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

ABUNDANT

Possible Answers:

Scarce

Bountiful

Abusive

Limited

Exclusive

Correct answer:

Bountiful

Explanation:

"Abundant" and "bountiful" are synonyms describing a plentiful supply or amount of something. The other words do not share this meaning, though they some may appear similar in spelling.

Example Question #2502 : Synonyms

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

PLETHORA

Possible Answers:

Myriad

Miniature

Little

Minute

Small

Correct answer:

Myriad

Explanation:

Although the words "plethora" and "myriad" are quite advanced vocabulary, notice that the meanings of the other answer choices are all so closely related that one can solve the problem through process of elimination. "Plethora" and "myriad" both refer to a huge, often excessive amount of something.

Example Question #2503 : Synonyms

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

AUSPICIOUS

Possible Answers:

Wry

Blurry

Punctual

Promising

Cranky

Correct answer:

Promising

Explanation:

Something "auspicious" is promising or to one's advantage. "Wry" means dry, ironic, and sarcastic. "Punctual" means prompt or timely. "Blurry" and "unclear" are synonyms, as are "cranky" and "irritable."

Example Question #2504 : Synonyms

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

MYRIAD

Possible Answers:

Innumerable

Couple

Several

Few

Countable

Correct answer:

Innumerable

Explanation:

"Myriad" and "innumerable" are synonyms referring to a quantity that is too large to count. The other answer choices all share a similar meaning, referring to quantities that can be counted. Consider that the word "few" is really an antonym of the word "myriad."

Example Question #2505 : Synonyms

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

NUMERICAL

Possible Answers:

Enlightened

Illuminated

Brilliant

Categorical

Blossoming

Correct answer:

Categorical

Explanation:

"Numerical" and "categorical" are closest in meaning as they refer to a manner of organizing information. The other words are completely unrelated in meaning. "Brilliant," "enlightened," and "illuminated" are all closely related in meaning. "Blossoming" is not at all related in meaning to the word "numerical." Simple process of elimination can help one arrive at the correct answer when dealing with tricky words that are not obviously synonymous.

Example Question #2506 : Synonyms

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

ADVANTAGEOUS

Possible Answers:

Imminent

Inebriated

Beneficial

Peachy

Excellent

Correct answer:

Beneficial

Explanation:

"Advantageous" and "beneficial" are synonyms. "Peachy" means fine and excellent. "Inebriated" means drunk and intoxicated. "Imminent" means impending. "Excellent" means superb, very good.

Example Question #2507 : Synonyms

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

ABYSMAL

Possible Answers:

Terrible

Electric

Arboreal

Ludicrous

Sedulous

Correct answer:

Terrible

Explanation:

"Abysmal" means "terrible" and dreadful. "Electric" can mean thrilling, exciting, or charged. "Ludicrous" means ridiculous, absurd. "Arboreal" means treelike, related to trees. "Sedulous" means hardworking.

Example Question #2508 : Synonyms

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

MUNIFICENT

Possible Answers:

Tranquil

Bountiful

Eligible

Prefatory

Placid

Correct answer:

Bountiful

Explanation:

"Munificent" means "bountiful," generous, and bounteous. "Eligible" means qualified. "Tranquil" means placid, calm, and serene. A "preface" is an introduction.

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