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 #171 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

IMPECUNIOUS

Possible Answers:

Absurd

Exhausted

Poor

Intense

Wealthy

Correct answer:

Poor

Explanation:

The adjective "impecunious" means penniless, "poor," completely without money or possessions. Additionally, "absurd" means ridiculous.

Example Question #172 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

INEXORABLE

Possible Answers:

Tacit

Ignominious

Unyielding

Obstreperous

Impending

Correct answer:

Unyielding

Explanation:

"Inexorable" means relentless, unstoppable, or "unyielding." "Tacit" is a synonym for "unspoken," and "impending" is a synonym for "imminent." "Ignominious" means shameful or disgraceful. "Obstreperous" means rambunctious and boisterous.

Example Question #173 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

IMPECUNIOUS

Possible Answers:

Impoverished

Imperial

Impertinent

Impudent

Impudent

Correct answer:

Impoverished

Explanation:

"Impecunious" means "impoverished," penniless, destitute. "Impudent" means impertinent, insolent, and cheeky. "Imperial" is the adjective form of emperor or empire.

Example Question #174 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

PLAINTIVE

Possible Answers:

Mournful

Irascible

Imperturbable

Spectral

Gauche

Correct answer:

Mournful

Explanation:

"Imperturbable" means unable to be bothered. This is an antonym for "irascible," which means irritable, cranky. "Plaintive" means "mournful" or wistful. "Gauche" is a synonym for inelegant, tasteless. "Spectral" is a synonym for "ghostly."

Example Question #175 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

FLATTERING

Possible Answers:

Derogatory

Lethargic

Puerile

Torpid

Obsequious

Correct answer:

Obsequious

Explanation:

"Flattering" means "obsequious," fawning. "Derogatory" and "disrespectful" are synonyms, as are "puerile" and "juvenile." "Torpid" and "lethargic" are synonyms for sluggish.

Example Question #176 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

FABLED

Possible Answers:

Legendary

Emblematic

Confounding

Enigmatic

Implicit

Correct answer:

Legendary

Explanation:

"Fabled" means storied or "legendary." "Enigmatic" means mysterious, and "confounding" means bewildering or confusing. "Implicit" is an antonym of "explicit." "Emblematic" means symbolic.

Example Question #177 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

IGNOMINIOUS

Possible Answers:

Manifold

Shameful

Proud

Multifarious

Arbitrary

Correct answer:

Shameful

Explanation:

"Ignominy" is shame and humiliation. "Proud" means pleased and glad with one's own achievements, and "arbitrary" means random. "Multifarious" and "manifold" both mean diverse and varied.

Example Question #178 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

INEFFABLE

Possible Answers:

Storied

Fervid

Unspeakable

Dilatory

Luxurious

Correct answer:

Unspeakable

Explanation:

"Ineffable" describes something that cannot be spoken or put into words. "Dilatory" means sluggish, and "fervid" means ardent or impassioned. "Luxurious" means opulent, fancy, and deluxe. "Storied" is another word for "legendary."

Example Question #179 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

PUERILE

Possible Answers:

Euphoric

Adulterated

Juvenile

Heinous

Rancorous

Correct answer:

Juvenile

Explanation:

"Puerile" means "juvenile" or immature. "Adulterated" means impure or contaminated. "Heinous" is a synonym for "atrocious," and "rancorous" is a synonym for "spiteful." "Euphoric" means elated and ecstatic.

Example Question #180 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

INIMICAL

Possible Answers:

Injurious

Enthralled

Intractable

Celibate

Disconsolate

Correct answer:

Injurious

Explanation:

The adjective "inimical" means hostile, unfriendly or causing harm, detrimental, "injurious." Just to provide further clarification on a difficult word "injurious" means leading to or causing injury. Additionally, "intractable" means stubborn, obstinate, not prone to changing one's mind; "celibate" means abstinent, not engaging or having engaged in sexual acts; "enthralled" means captivated by and attracted to; "disconsolate" means unhappy and unable to be consoled, not able to be cheered up.

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