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
Incorrect
Real
Questionable
Principal
Wrapped
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
Influential
Clean
Contemporary
Severe
Secretive
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
Cinematic
Predominant
Affectionate
Redacted
Committed
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 #54 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEMINAL
Detailed
Regular
Bothersome
Influential
Insignificant
Influential
"Seminal" means innovative, original, or "influential."
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.
NEGLIGIBLE
Insignificant
Essential
Aggressive
Easygoing
Opposite
Insignificant
"Negligible" means so small it's not worth considering, or "insignificant."
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.
CONFOUNDING
Aggravating
Baffling
Astounding
Belittling
Mesmerizing
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 #57 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROMINENT
Reserved
Personable
Pale
Talkative
Important
Important
Prominent means well-known or famous.
Example Question #58 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUBSTANTIAL
Considerable
Kind
Rough
Heavy
Practical
Considerable
Substantial means of considerable importance or worth.
Example Question #59 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FUNDAMENTAL
Constructive
Capital
Pesky
Underlying
Violent
Underlying
Foundational means basic or underlying.
Example Question #2345 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRIVIAL
Odd
Particular
Banal
Settled
Sly
Banal
Trivial means unimportant or banal