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 #55 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

OMINOUS

Possible Answers:

Bold

Hopeful

Generous

Threatening

Grainy

Correct answer:

Threatening

Explanation:

"Ominous" is defined as signaling a future harmful or evil event. It also means threatening

The word is derived from "omen," which means an occurrence that signals what will happen in the future.    

Example Question #56 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

FORMIDABLE

Possible Answers:

Multicolored

Scary

Curious

Ephemeral

Courageous 

Correct answer:

Scary

Explanation:

"Formidable" means scary, intimidating, or powerful. The root word, "formido," means to fear.  

Example Question #57 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

PERNICIOUS

Possible Answers:

Audible

Dreary

Harmful

Talented

Mistaken

Correct answer:

Harmful

Explanation:

"Pernicious" means fatal or causing harm. The Latin root word "pernicies" means ruin.

Example Question #58 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

FERAL

Possible Answers:

Ephemeral

Wild

Desperate

Transparent

Quirky

Correct answer:

Wild

Explanation:

"Feral" means wild or not domesticated.

Example Question #1387 : Synonyms

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

FACILE

Possible Answers:

Scrupulous

Easy

Nimble

Immature

Secluded

Correct answer:

Easy

Explanation:

"Facile" means easy.

Example Question #59 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

TURPITUDE

Possible Answers:

Hygiene

Apparition

Wickedness

Contradiction

Monotony

Correct answer:

Wickedness

Explanation:

"Turpitude" means wickedness.

Example Question #61 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

NEFARIOUS

Possible Answers:

Refreshing

Cosmic

Wicked

Annotated

Rapid

Correct answer:

Wicked

Explanation:

"Nefarious" means wicked.

Example Question #62 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

DELETERIOUS

Possible Answers:

Impulsive

Adequate

Desiccated

Harmful

Wily

Correct answer:

Harmful

Explanation:

"Deleterious" means harmful or injurious to health.

Example Question #63 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

CONDUCIVE

Possible Answers:

Angular

Helpful

Correct

Tepid

Outgoing

Correct answer:

Helpful

Explanation:

"Conducive" means helpful or tending to produce.

Example Question #64 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

SANGUINE

Possible Answers:

Civilized

Bloody

Determined

Hissing

Credible

Correct answer:

Bloody

Explanation:

"Sanguine" means bloody or cheerful. The Latin root word, "sanguis," means blood.

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