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 #1131 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SLOVENLY

Possible Answers:

Mystical

Fundamental

Separate

Frigid

Untidy

Correct answer:

Untidy

Explanation:

"Slovenly" means untidy or unclean in appearance or habits.

Example Question #1132 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SEDULOUS

Possible Answers:

Rash

Belligerent 

Diligent

Personable

Unspeakable

Correct answer:

Diligent

Explanation:

"Sedulous" means diligent or hard-working. "Diligent" means persevering in carrying out tasks.

Example Question #1174 : Synonyms

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

TACITURN

Possible Answers:

Eloquent

Common

Quiet

Voluntary

Gracious

Correct answer:

Quiet

Explanation:

"Taciturn" means quiet.

Example Question #1931 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ENIGMATIC

Possible Answers:

Habitual

Valuable

Feeble

Strained

Puzzling

Correct answer:

Puzzling

Explanation:

"Enigmatic" means mysterious or perplexing. The best answer choice is "puzzling."

Example Question #1932 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

INCONTINENT

Possible Answers:

Intensive

Brave

Unrestrained

Durable

Exempt

Correct answer:

Unrestrained

Explanation:

"Incontinent" means unrestrained or lacking in self-control.

Example Question #1933 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ALOOF

Possible Answers:

Reserved

Foreign

Difficult

Foolish

Friendly

Correct answer:

Reserved

Explanation:

Someone who is "aloof" is distant or stand-offish in manner. It describes someone who holds herself apart from others.

Example Question #1934 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PUNCTILIOUS

Possible Answers:

Relevant

Masked

Optimistic

Precise

Finished

Correct answer:

Precise

Explanation:

"Punctilious" means paying careful attention to detail or strictly following formalities. The best answer choice is "precise."

Example Question #1179 : Synonyms

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

DISSOLUTE

Possible Answers:

Agitated

Loyal

Complex

Young

Immoral

Correct answer:

Immoral

Explanation:

"Dissolute" means immoral.

Example Question #1935 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

CAUSTIC

Possible Answers:

Guarded

Prideful

Serious

Obvious

Critical

Correct answer:

Critical

Explanation:

"Caustic" means severely critical, biting, or sarcastic.

Example Question #1138 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ADEPT

Possible Answers:

Respected

Skillful

Lacking

Harmful

Abandoned

Correct answer:

Skillful

Explanation:

"Adept" means skillful.

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