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 #2371 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INCHOATE

Possible Answers:

Concrete

Esoteric

Laborious

Nascent

Abstract

Correct answer:

Nascent

Explanation:

"Inchoate" and "nascent" both mean not fully formed. "Laborious" means arduous and difficult, and "esoteric" means abstruse. "Abstract" and "concrete" are antonyms.

Example Question #2372 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ADULTERATED

Possible Answers:

Contaminated

Disreputable

Laconic

Distraught

Execrable

Correct answer:

Contaminated

Explanation:

"Adulterated" means "contaminated," tainted, and impure. "Execrable" is a synonym for "dreadful," and "laconic" is a synonym for "terse." "Distraught" means distressed. "Disreputable" means notorious.

Example Question #2373 : Identifying Synonyms

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

HEINOUS

Possible Answers:

Scanty

Torpid

Crushed

Atrocious

Sparse

Correct answer:

Atrocious

Explanation:

"Heinous" and "atrocious" are synonyms. "Torpid" is another word for sluggish or lethargic. "Scanty" and "sparse" are synonyms, as are "crushed" and "devastated."

Example Question #2374 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ERRATIC

Possible Answers:

Apposite

Wholesome

Unpredictable

Distraught

Derogatory

Correct answer:

Unpredictable

Explanation:

"Erratic" means sporadic or "unpredictable." "Distraught" is a synonym for "distressed," and "wholesome" is a synonym for "healthful." "Apposite" means apt or appropriate for the circumstances. "Derogatory" is a synonym for "disparaging" or denigratory.

Example Question #2375 : Identifying Synonyms

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

MANIFOLD

Possible Answers:

Bewildered

Homogenous

Fabled

Multifarious

Bewitching

Correct answer:

Multifarious

Explanation:

"Manifold" and "multifarious" both mean diverse and heterogenous, an antonym for "homogenous." "Fabled" and "legendary" are synonyms, as are "bewitching" and "enchanting." "Bewildered" means confused.

Example Question #2376 : Identifying Synonyms

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

EGREGIOUS

Possible Answers:

Jingoistic

Gregarious

Appalling

Penurious

Chauvinistic

Correct answer:

Appalling

Explanation:

"Egregious" means outstandingly bad, shocking, or "appalling." "Penurious" and "impoverished" are synonyms, as are "jingoistic" and "chauvinistic." "Gregarious" is another word for outgoing and social.

Example Question #2381 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INSIPID

Possible Answers:

Tasteless

Aimless

Hopeless

Helpless

Luckless

Correct answer:

Tasteless

Explanation:

The adjective "insipid" means lacking flavor, tasteless. Additionally, "aimless" means without goals or direction; "luckless" means unfortunate, hapless

Example Question #2382 : Identifying Synonyms

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

EXQUISITE

Possible Answers:

Appalling

Disheartening

Delightful

Abrasive

Unnerving

Correct answer:

Delightful

Explanation:

The adjective "exquisite" means lovely, beautiful, and delightful. "Appalling" means disgusting and shocking or horrifying and sickening; "disheartening" means causing one to lose faith, making one less optimistic; "unnerving" means unsettling and making one feel nervous and uncomfortable; and "abrasive" means rude and obnoxious.

Example Question #81 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

LACKLUSTER

Possible Answers:

Inimical

Amenable

Grandiose

Munificent

Uninspired

Correct answer:

Uninspired

Explanation:

The adjective "lackluster" means underwhelming, uninspiring. Additionally, "amenable" means cooperative, open to a suggestion; "munificent" means generous; "inimical" means unfriendly; "grandiose" means extravagant, luxurious, ostentatious.

Example Question #82 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

PROTEAN

Possible Answers:

Putative

Mutable

Early

Dilatory

Erratic

Correct answer:

Mutable

Explanation:

"Protean" means changing, "mutable," or variable. "Putative" means presumed or supposed, and "erratic" means random. "Early" is an antonym of "late." "Dilatory" means either slow to act or tending to cause delays, depending on the context.

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