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 #2028 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

CAPRICIOUS

Possible Answers:

Cognizant

Unfettered

Devious

Gruesome

Inconsistent

Correct answer:

Inconsistent

Explanation:

The adjective "capricious" means inconsistent, fickle, changeable. Additionally, "gruesome" means horrific and disgusting; "devious" means cunning, manipulative and wicked; "cognizant" means aware; "unfettered" means unrestrained, not held back by.

Example Question #2029 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

OBSEQUIOUS

Possible Answers:

Episodic

Beatific

Leery

Alluring

Ingratiating

Correct answer:

Ingratiating

Explanation:

The adjective "obsequious" means excessively obedient and fawning, servile, "ingratiating." To provide further help, "ingratiating" means intended to curry favor, sycophantic. Additionally, "alluring" means attractive and enticing; "beatific" means blissfully happy; "episodic" means occurring in regular episodes; "leery" means wary, cautious, careful.

Example Question #2030 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ADAMANT

Possible Answers:

Glib

Impetuous

Obstinate

Averse

Benighted

Correct answer:

Obstinate

Explanation:

The adjective "adamant" means stubborn, obstinate, refusing to change one's mind. Additionally, "benighted" means ignorant; "glib" means insincere and terse in language; "averse" means opposed to, unwilling; "impetuous" means badly behaved, disobedient.

Example Question #2031 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

RUMINATIVE

Possible Answers:

Stingy

Effervescent

Insatiable

Voracious

Thoughtful

Correct answer:

Thoughtful

Explanation:

To "ruminate" means to think about something frequently, to mull it over. "Stingy" and "miserly" are synonyms. "Effervescent" is another word for "bubbly." "Voracious" is another word for "ravenous" and "famished."

Example Question #2032 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

GUILELESS

Possible Answers:

Ingenuous

Debonair

Immanent

Vapid

Sedulous

Correct answer:

Ingenuous

Explanation:

"Guileless" means childlike, naive, or "ingenuous." "Vapid" is a synonym for "dull," and "debonair" is a synonym for "sophisticated" or urbane. "Immanent" means inherent, and "sedulous" means hardworking.

Example Question #2033 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

BOMBASTIC

Possible Answers:

Euphoric

Vitriolic

Propitious

Acerbic

Overwrought

Correct answer:

Overwrought

Explanation:

"Bombastic" means "overwrought" and pompous. "Vitriolic" and "acerbic" are synonyms. "Propitious" means favorable or auspicious. "Euphoric" means ecstatic or elated.

Example Question #2034 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

COGENT

Possible Answers:

Seditious

Slothful

Indolent

Persuasive

Subversive

Correct answer:

Persuasive

Explanation:

"Cogent" means extremely "persuasive" or compelling. "Slothful" and "indolent" are synonyms that both mean lazy. "Seditious" and "subversive" are also synonyms.

Example Question #2035 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

CAPRICIOUS

Possible Answers:

Dulcet

Petulant

Fickle

Irascible

Avid

Correct answer:

Fickle

Explanation:

"Capricious" means unpredictable or "fickle." "Petulant" and "irascible" both mean irritable, peevish. "Dulcet" is used to describe sweet, pleasant sounds. "Avid" means keen and eager.

Example Question #2036 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

COMPLAISANT

Possible Answers:

Thorough

Self-satisfied

Potent

Self-evident

Amenable

Correct answer:

Amenable

Explanation:

"Complaisant" means willing to do things, pleasant, and "amenable." Be careful not to confuse this with "complacent," which means overly satisfied with oneself. "Potent" means powerful. Something "thorough" is in-depth, rigorous, and exhaustive.

Example Question #2037 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ABSTEMIOUS

Possible Answers:

Circumspect

Pugnacious

Grandiloquent

Temperate

Bombastic

Correct answer:

Temperate

Explanation:

"Abstemious" is the adjective form of the verb "abstain" and denotes temperance and moderation. "Circumspect" is a synonym for "noncommittal." Both "bombastic" and "grandiloquent" mean pompous. "Pugnacious" means aggressive and combative.

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