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 #21 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

TRANSCENDENT

Possible Answers:

scholarly

mystical

sour

festive

merciless

Correct answer:

mystical

Explanation:

"Transcendent" means above the range of normal human experience, or mystical.

Example Question #1312 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.

FRIVOLOUS

Possible Answers:

Aloof

Unimportant

Pleasurable

Significiant

Avarice

Correct answer:

Unimportant

Explanation:

"Frivolous" means trivial or unimportant, so "unimportant" is the correct answer.

Example Question #1313 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PERFUNCTORY

Possible Answers:

Timely

Cursory

Bothersome

Easygoing

Banal

Correct answer:

Cursory

Explanation:

"Perfunctory" means performed with minimal effort, or cursory.

Example Question #561 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

STEADFAST

Possible Answers:

Uncommitted 

Committed

Apathetic

Lethargic

Gorgeous

Correct answer:

Committed

Explanation:

"Steadfast" means committed. "Uncommitted" is the antonym; it means not committed. "Gorgeous" means extremely beautiful. "Lethargic" means slow and sluggish. "Apathetic" means lacking interest or indifferent.

Example Question #562 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

FELICITOUS

Possible Answers:

Hirsute

Appropriate

Freezing

Tortuous

Lasting

Correct answer:

Appropriate

Explanation:

"Felicitous" means appropriate or suitable. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "felicitous": "lasting" means existing for a long time; "freezing" means extremely cold; "hirsute" means hairy; and "tortuous" means twisting and turning.

Example Question #563 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

INDIGENT

Possible Answers:

Objective

Lofty

Poor

Fair

Verbose

Correct answer:

Poor

Explanation:

"Indigent" means poor. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "indigent": "fair" means just; "lofty" means noble or high-minded; "objective" means concerning facts instead of emotions, and "verbose" means wordy.

Example Question #564 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

IMPECUNIOUS

Possible Answers:

Proud

Unwilling

Reflective

Poor

Approachable

Correct answer:

Poor

Explanation:

"Impecunious" means very poor, so "poor" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "impecunious": "unwilling" means averse; "proud" means not humble; "approachable" means welcoming; and "reflective" means thoughtful.  

Example Question #565 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PEJORATIVE

Possible Answers:

Belittling

Valiant

Pretentious

Intuitive

Profitable

Correct answer:

Belittling

Explanation:

"Pejorative" means belittling or derogatory, so "belittling" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "pejorative": "valiant" means courageous; "profitable" means lucrative; "pretentious" means pompous; and "intuitive" means known without being taught.

Example Question #566 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.

AIMLESS

Possible Answers:

Aloof

Impious

Dejected

Purposeless

Chronic

Correct answer:

Purposeless

Explanation:

"Aimless" means purposeless or without goals or purpose. "Aloof" means detached or unconcered. "Chronic" means permanent or lasting a long time. "Dejected" means sad and depressed. "Impious" means disrespectful towards religion.

Example Question #567 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.

DREARY

Possible Answers:

Pious

Exciting

Plentiful

Dull

Conventional

Correct answer:

Dull

Explanation:

"Dreary" means dull or lifeless. "Exciting" is the antonym; it means lively and interesting. "Pious" means very religious. "Plentiful" means abundant or a lot. "Conventional" means normal or customary.

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