SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, and Importance

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Example Questions

Example Question #2222 : Identifying Synonyms

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

GLIB

Possible Answers:

Insincere

Outlawed

Sacrilegious

Ornate

Abstract

Correct answer:

Insincere

Explanation:

The adjective "glib" means (of speech) "insincere" and disingenuous. Additionally, "outlawed" means banned, forbidden, not allowed; "sacrilegious" means blasphemous, offensive to a religion; "ornate" means elaborately decorated, adorned and embellished; "abstract" means not concrete, related to something theoretical or intangible.

Example Question #2223 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PROPITIOUS

Possible Answers:

Providential

Dynamic

Garbled

Exasperated

Imbued

Correct answer:

Providential

Explanation:

The adjective "propitious" means favorable, auspicious, (of circumstances) lucky and indicating a good chance for success. This is closest in meaning to "providential" which means favorable, divinely ordained to happen. Additionally, "garbled" means mixed up; "imbued" means filled with; "exasperated" means frustrated by, deeply irritated by; "dynamic" means energetic, powerful, exciting or forceful.

Example Question #2224 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

INCONTROVERTIBLE

Possible Answers:

Undeniable

Inauspicious

Inopportune

Unflappable

Untimely

Correct answer:

Undeniable

Explanation:

The adjective "incontrovertible" means not able to be denied, undeniable, not able to be disputed, irrefutable. Additionally, "unflappable" means calm and controlled in a crisis, not able to be stressed or unnerved; "untimely" means occurring at a bad time; "inauspicious" means not promising, an unfortunate beginning that suggests further failure; "inopportune" means unsuitable, not favorable, untimely.

Example Question #2225 : Identifying Synonyms

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

GERMANE

Possible Answers:

Formidable

Impeccable

Edible

Applicable

Inexplicable

Correct answer:

Applicable

Explanation:

The adjective "germane" means relevant to, applicable, able to be applied to. Additionally, "inexplicable" means unable to be explained; "impeccable" means flawless, perfect; "edible" means able to be eaten; "formidable" means daunting, awe-inspiring and intimidating.

Example Question #2226 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DIDACTIC

Possible Answers:

Recondite

Educational

Distended

Provisional

Amenable

Correct answer:

Educational

Explanation:

The adjective "didactic" means instructional, educational, informative. Additionally, "provisional" means temporary, intended only for a short time; "amenable" means cooperative, agreeable; "distended" means bloated, swollen due to pressure; "recondite" means (of knowledge) arcane and privileged, known by only a few.

Example Question #2371 : Synonyms

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

BENIGHTED

Possible Answers:

Comely

Ignorant

Fulsome

Furtive

Sagacious

Correct answer:

Ignorant

Explanation:

The adjective "benighted" means ignorant of. Additionally, "sagacious" means wise, possessing sagacity; "furtive" means (of a look) secretive, clandestine; "comely" means attractive; "fulsome" means excessively flattering, fawning, unctuous.

Example Question #2372 : Synonyms

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

ESOTERIC

Possible Answers:

Arcane

Pervasive

Torpid

Ingenuous

Truculent

Correct answer:

Arcane

Explanation:

The adjective "esoteric" means understood by only a small number of people, arcane and privileged knowledge. The correct answer is therefore "arcane." Additionally, "ingenuous" means naive, easily misled by others; "truculent" means aggressive, quick to anger, eager to fight; "torpid" means inactive, sluggish, lacking energy; "pervasive" means spread throughout.

Example Question #2373 : Synonyms

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

INCOGNITO

Possible Answers:

Solitary

Blatant

Perilous

Disguised

Muted

Correct answer:

Disguised

Explanation:

"Incognito" is an adjective meaning having one's identity concealed. "Disguised" means having altered one's appearance to hide one's identity. "Blatant" means obvious and done openly, "muted" means quiet and soft, "solitary" means isolated or done alone, and "perilous" means full or danger or risk.

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