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 #371 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SAGE

Possible Answers:

Expansive

Wise

Vacant

Slick

Coarse

Correct answer:

Wise

Explanation:

"Sage" means wise.

Example Question #372 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

INEPT

Possible Answers:

Defined

Corrupt

Expressive

Unskillful

Dishonest

Correct answer:

Unskillful

Explanation:

"Inept" means without skill or incompetent.

Example Question #373 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

CONTEMPTUOUS

Possible Answers:

Daring

Disrespectful

Useful

Comical

Famous

Correct answer:

Disrespectful

Explanation:

"Contemptuous" means disrespectful.

Example Question #374 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ADROIT

Possible Answers:

Elusive

Unusual

Corrupt

Skillful

Last

Correct answer:

Skillful

Explanation:

"Adroit" means "skillful" or dexterous.

Example Question #375 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DESTITUTE

Possible Answers:

Assiduous

Torrential

Stressful

Hypnotizing

Poor

Correct answer:

Poor

Explanation:

"Destitute" means lacking food, clothing, and shelter. Thus, the best answer choice is the word "poor."

Example Question #376 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

EMINENT

Possible Answers:

Defiant

Renowned

Adorable

Incredulous

Showy

Correct answer:

Renowned

Explanation:

"Eminent" means high in rank, distinguished, or "renowned."

Example Question #377 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PIOUS

Possible Answers:

Patterned

Abundant

Relevant

Devout

Audible

Correct answer:

Devout

Explanation:

"Pious" and "devout" both mean having a devotion to a god or gods.

Example Question #378 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

INDOLENT

Possible Answers:

Promising

Peaceful

Neglectful

Lazy

Invalid

Correct answer:

Lazy

Explanation:

"Indolent" means lazy.

Example Question #379 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

OBSTINATE

Possible Answers:

Violent

Limitless

Materialistic

Loyal

Stubborn

Correct answer:

Stubborn

Explanation:

"Obstinate" means stubborn.

Example Question #380 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

CONTENTIOUS

Possible Answers:

Oppressive

Argumentative

Merciful

Invincible

Happy

Correct answer:

Argumentative

Explanation:

"Contentious" means argumentative.

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