SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #151 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

SPECTRAL

Possible Answers:

Assiduous

Sedulous

Maudlin

Ghostly

Animated

Correct answer:

Ghostly

Explanation:

"Spectral" means ghostly, shadowy. "Maudlin" means overly sentimental, and "animated" means lively, energetic. "Sedulous" and "assiduous" are both synonyms for hardworking and diligent.

Example Question #152 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

POTABLE

Possible Answers:

Dissolute

Drinkable

Powerful

Abysmal

Inebriated

Correct answer:

Drinkable

Explanation:

"Potable" means drinkable, safe to drink. "Inebriated" means drunk, but the two words are not related. "Abysmal" means dreadful, terrible. "Dissolute" means decadent. "Powerful" is a synonym for "potent," not "potable."

Example Question #153 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

PROPITOUS

Possible Answers:

Smarmy

Peevish

Ludicrous

Petulant

Favorable

Correct answer:

Favorable

Explanation:

"Propitious" is a synonym for auspicious, promising, and "favorable." "Ludicrous" is a synonym for ridiculous. "Petulant" and "peevish" are synonyms for irritable. "Smarmy" is a synonym for unctuous.

Example Question #154 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

PERNICIOUS

Possible Answers:

Anomalous

Typical

Dishonest

Sedulous

Harmful

Correct answer:

Harmful

Explanation:

"Pernicious" means both injurious and "harmful." "Typical" and "abnormal" are antonyms, and "anomalous" means abnormal. "Dishonest" is an antonym for "truthful." "Sedulous" means hardworking and diligent.

Example Question #155 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

SOMNOLENT

Possible Answers:

Sleepy

Peachy

Exquisite

Potent

Stringent

Correct answer:

Sleepy

Explanation:

"Somnolent" and "sleepy" are synonyms. "Exquisite" means beautiful and elegant. "Potent" is a synonym for powerful, and "peachy" is a synonym for fine. "Stringent" means strict and severe.

Example Question #156 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

DEROGATORY

Possible Answers:

Censorious

Disparaging

Terrestrial

Commendable

Celestial

Correct answer:

Disparaging

Explanation:

"Derogatory" means disrespectful, "disparaging," and demeaning. "Censorious" means very critical, and "commendable" means praiseworthy. "Celestial" means heavenly and is a near antonym for "terrestrial," or earthly.

Example Question #157 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

APT

Possible Answers:

Apposite

Frank

Delicious

Unfitting

Blustery

Correct answer:

Apposite

Explanation:

"Apt" is another word for "apposite" or suitable. This is an antonym for "unfitting." "Delicious" means very good tasting, and "blustery" is another word for windy. "Frank" means forthright and candid.

Example Question #158 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

FORBIDDING

Possible Answers:

Crafty

Welcoming

Witty

Threatening

Iconic

Correct answer:

Threatening

Explanation:

"Forbidding" means uninviting or threatening. This is an antonym for "welcoming." "Witty" means humorously intelligent, and "crafty" means clever and devious. "Iconic" is a synonym for classic; it can also mean related or pertaining to a religious icon.

Example Question #159 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

SCATHING

Possible Answers:

Harvested

Abysmal

Blistering

Lively

Autumnal

Correct answer:

Blistering

Explanation:

"Scathing" means biting, severe, and "blistering." "Abysmal" means dreadful or terrible, and "lively" means animated. "Autumnal" is an adjective for autumn or fall.

Example Question #160 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

TORPID

Possible Answers:

Sluggish

Elaborate

Legendary

Improvised

Illogical

Correct answer:

Sluggish

Explanation:

"Torpid" is another word for "sluggish" or lethargic. "Elaborate" means very complex and intricate. "Improvised" means unplanned or spontaneous. "Illogical" is an antonym for "logical," and "legendary" is a synonym for fabled or storied.

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