SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, and Variety

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Upper Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #3302 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

OSTENTATIOUS

Possible Answers:

Quiescent

Showy

Abysmal

Ephemeral

Lascivious

Correct answer:

Showy

Explanation:

"Ostentatious" means "showy," pretentious. "Ephemeral" is a synonym for "transient," or fleeting. "Quiescent" means dormant, and "abysmal" means terrible, dreadful. "Lascivious" is a synonym for "lecherous."

Example Question #3303 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

GHASTLY

Possible Answers:

Macabre

Exigent

Conjectural

Arid

Jejune

Correct answer:

Macabre

Explanation:

"Ghastly" is a synonym for "macabre," or dreadful. "Exigent" is a synonym for "urgent," and "conjectural" is a synonym for "speculative" or hypothetical. "Arid" means very dry and can be used figuratively or literally. "Jejune" means very dull, dry, and uninteresting.

Example Question #3304 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

IMMANENT

Possible Answers:

Impending

Craven

Inherent

Abject

Illustrious

Correct answer:

Inherent

Explanation:

"Immanent" is a synonym for "inherent." "Imminent," on the other hand, means impending, so don't confuse the two. "Illustrious" means distinguished or eminent, yet another homonym (but not synonym) for "immanent." "Craven" and "abject" are synonyms.

Example Question #3305 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

OUTLANDISH

Possible Answers:

External

Exotic

Specious

Solicitous

Bizarre

Correct answer:

Bizarre

Explanation:

"Outlandish" is a synonym for "bizarre" or weird. "Specious" means misleading, deceptive, or false. "Solicitous" is a synonym for "concerned" or caring. "Exotic" means foreign, and "external" is an antonym for "internal."

Example Question #3306 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ABHORRENT

Possible Answers:

Spurious

Lovable

Apocryphal

Rambling

Repellent

Correct answer:

Repellent

Explanation:

"Abhorrent" is a synonym for "repellent," detestable, or despicable. This is an antonym for "lovable." "Spurious" and "apocryphal" are both synonyms for false or fictitious. "Rambling" means meandering or wordy, depending on whether it's in a literal or figurative context.

Example Question #3307 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

REMUNERATIVE

Possible Answers:

Adulatory

Penurious

Lucrative

Pernicious

Perilous

Correct answer:

Lucrative

Explanation:

"Remunerative" means "lucrative," monetarily rewarding. "Penurious" means impoverished, which is a near antonym. "Perilous" is a synonym for "hazardous," and "pernicious" is a synonym for "damaging" or harmful. "Adulatory" is a synonym for "laudatory" or congratulatory.

Example Question #3308 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

NOXIOUS

Possible Answers:

Poisonous

Dire

Wary

Muddled

Advantageous

Correct answer:

Poisonous

Explanation:

"Noxious" means "poisonous" or toxic. "Wary" means cautious, and "dire" means urgent or dreadful. "Muddled" means hazy or confused. "Advantageous" is a synonym for "beneficial."

Example Question #3309 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PROLIX

Possible Answers:

Outlandish

Verbose

Dark

Mendacious

Squeamish

Correct answer:

Verbose

Explanation:

"Prolix" is another word for "verbose" or wordy. "Outlandish" means strange or bizarre, and "dark" is an antonym for "light." "Squeamish" means easily nauseated, queasy. "Mendacious" is a synonym for "dishonest."

Example Question #3310 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

JEJUNE

Possible Answers:

Uninteresting

Instantaneous

Chronic

Obscure

Scintillating

Correct answer:

Uninteresting

Explanation:

"Jejune" means dull, dry, and "uninteresting." This is an antonym for "scintillating," or fascinating. "Obscure" means unsure or uncertain, and "chronic" means persistent or long-standing. "Instantaneous" is a synonym for "immediate."

Example Question #101 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

EXTEMPORANEOUS

Possible Answers:

Impromptu

Fatuous

Rehearsed

Contemporary

Inane

Correct answer:

Impromptu

Explanation:

"Extemporaneous" means unrehearsed, "impromptu." This is an antonym for "rehearsed." "Contemporary" means current or occurring at the same time as something else. "Fatuous" means silly, stupid, or inane.

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