All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #2181 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPURIOUS
False
Representative
Servile
Fluent
Comparable
False
"Spurious" means false.
Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FACETIOUS
Visible
Humorous
Imminent
Overused
Disobedient
Humorous
"Facetious" means amusing or not meant to be taken seriously. The best answer choice is humorous.
Example Question #2183 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ILLUSORY
Deceptive
Truthful
Impoverished
Prudent
Fertile
Deceptive
"Illusory" means deceptive.
Example Question #3082 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNEQUIVOCAL
Clear
Roaring
Ripe
Anticipated
Edited
Clear
"Unequivocal" means clear, or having only one possible meaning.
Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARCANE
Bunched
Pale
Wistful
Secret
Expansive
Secret
"Arcane" means secret, mysterious, or understood by very few people. The Latin root word, "arcanus," means secret or hidden.
Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABSTRUSE
Gloomy
Slurred
Gifted
Decadent
Incomprehensible
Incomprehensible
"Abstruse" means hard to understand. The best answer choice is "incomprehensible."
Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
VITAL
poignant
nurturing
essential
complete
troublesome
essential
Vital means extremely important or essential.
Example Question #2187 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CARDINAL
fundamental
rusty
antique
hungry
religious
fundamental
"Cardinal" (as an adjective) means of great importance, or fundamental.
Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EXIGENT
Amazing
Rainy
Pressing
Asymmetrical
Contemporary
Pressing
"Exigent" means urgent or pressing. So, "pressing" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "exigent."
Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PIVOTAL
Sarcastic
Essential
Trivial
Minor
Bitter
Essential
"Pivotal" means essential. "Trivial" and "minor" are antonyms of "pivotal." They each mean small and unimportant. "Bitter" can mean having a sharp taste, or be used to describe someone who is resentful.
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