All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
STEADFAST
Apathetic
Lethargic
Uncommitted
Committed
Gorgeous
Committed
"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 #25 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FELICITOUS
Hirsute
Freezing
Appropriate
Tortuous
Lasting
Appropriate
"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 #26 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INDIGENT
Poor
Lofty
Fair
Objective
Verbose
Poor
"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 #31 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMPECUNIOUS
Proud
Reflective
Approachable
Poor
Unwilling
Poor
"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 #32 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PEJORATIVE
Belittling
Profitable
Pretentious
Valiant
Intuitive
Belittling
"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 #33 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
AIMLESS
Dejected
Aloof
Chronic
Purposeless
Impious
Purposeless
"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 #34 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
DREARY
Dull
Pious
Conventional
Exciting
Plentiful
Dull
"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.
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BIZARRE
Alike
Garrulous
Lucent
Disparate
Strange
Strange
Another word for "bizarre" is "strange." All of the other answer choices have meanings unrelated to "bizarre": "garrulous" means excessively talkative; "disparate" means different; "lucent" means shining; and "alike" means similar.
Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VILE
Unpleasant
Energetic
Sly
Whimsical
Viral
Unpleasant
"Vile" means extremely unpleasant or foul. The correct answer is therefore "unpleasant." The other choices do not have similar definitions: "viral" means spreading quickly, "energetic" means full of energy, "sly" means sneaky, and "whimsical" means delightful and fantastical.
Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PENURIOUS
Loquacious
Understood
Destitute
Mercenary
Worldly
Destitute
“Penurious” means very poor, so the best available synonym is “destitute,” which means to be completely poor and downtrodden. For clarification, "worldly" means knowledgeable and wise; "mercenary" means not loyal, willing to go against your conscience for money; "loquacious" means long-winded or talkative.