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

Wealthy

Poor

Intense

Exhausted

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:

Unyielding

Impending

Ignominious

Obstreperous

Tacit

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:

Imperial

Impudent

Impoverished

Impertinent

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:

Imperturbable

Mournful

Spectral

Gauche

Irascible

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:

Lethargic

Puerile

Derogatory

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:

Enigmatic

Implicit

Emblematic

Legendary

Confounding

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:

Arbitrary

Proud

Shameful

Multifarious

Manifold

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:

Dilatory

Fervid

Luxurious

Unspeakable

Storied

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:

Heinous

Rancorous

Juvenile

Euphoric

Adulterated

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:

Enthralled

Intractable

Injurious

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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