All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CARDINAL
Principal
Wrapped
Incorrect
Real
Questionable
Principal
"Cardinal" means principal or of chief importance, so "principal" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "cardinal": "wrapped" means covered; "real" means authentic; "questionable" means debatable; and "incorrect" means wrong or not true.
Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SEMINAL
Contemporary
Severe
Secretive
Clean
Influential
Influential
"Seminal" means influential, formative, or primary, so "influential" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "seminal": "severe" means harsh; "clean" means tidy, "secretive" means private; and "contemporary" means current.
Example Question #53 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PARAMOUNT
Redacted
Committed
Affectionate
Predominant
Cinematic
Predominant
"Paramount" means most important, and the correct answer "predominant" means most important, powerful, or noticeable. The other choices do not have similar definitions: "cinematic" means relating to films, "affectionate" means loving, "redacted" means censored, and "committed" means obligated.
Example Question #3094 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEMINAL
Regular
Detailed
Bothersome
Influential
Insignificant
Influential
"Seminal" means innovative, original, or "influential."
Example Question #54 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEGLIGIBLE
Essential
Insignificant
Easygoing
Opposite
Aggressive
Insignificant
"Negligible" means so small it's not worth considering, or "insignificant."
Example Question #55 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONFOUNDING
Astounding
Aggravating
Mesmerizing
Baffling
Belittling
Baffling
"Confounding" means confusing and difficult to figure out. "Baffling" means puzzling. Given how similar "confounding" and "baffling" are in meaning, they are synonyms.
Example Question #2342 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROMINENT
Talkative
Reserved
Personable
Important
Pale
Important
Prominent means well-known or famous.
Example Question #56 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUBSTANTIAL
Practical
Rough
Heavy
Considerable
Kind
Considerable
Substantial means of considerable importance or worth.
Example Question #57 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FUNDAMENTAL
Capital
Underlying
Constructive
Pesky
Violent
Underlying
Foundational means basic or underlying.
Example Question #1027 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRIVIAL
Settled
Odd
Sly
Banal
Particular
Banal
Trivial means unimportant or banal
All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
