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 #181 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

ERUDITE

Possible Answers:

Elementary

Equestrian

Scholarly

Quizzical

Ambivalent

Correct answer:

Scholarly

Explanation:

"Erudite" means learned or "scholarly." "Equestrian" is an adjective that means related to horses, and "ambivalent" is an adjective that describes the state of having mixed feelings. "Quizzical" means inquiring or curious. "Elementary" means simple, basic.

Example Question #182 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

BANAL

Possible Answers:

Querulous

Ingenious

Rare

Trite

Potable

Correct answer:

Trite

Explanation:

"Banal" is a synonym for "trite," hackneyed, or boringly commonplace. This is an antonym of both "rare" and "ingenious," or clever. "Querulous" means irritable or petulant. "Potable" means able to be drunk safely.

Example Question #183 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

QUIESCENT

Possible Answers:

Festive

Incisive

Indecisive

Dormant

Restless

Correct answer:

Dormant

Explanation:

"Quiescent" is a synonym for "dormant" or inactive. "Incisive" means cutting or trenchant. "Indecisive," on the other hand, means unable to make up one's mind. "Festive" describes the state of merriness, celebration. "Restless" means unable to sit still.

Example Question #184 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

TANGENTIAL

Possible Answers:

Mathematical

Global

Philosophical

Peripheral

Shadowy

Correct answer:

Peripheral

Explanation:

Something "tangential" is "peripheral," of very limited relevance to the matter at hand. "Global" means worldwide, and "shadowy" can mean literally or figuratively shady. "Philosophical" can describe lofty, abstract ideas or can describe the academic study of philosophy. Although "tangents" are a mathematical concept, "tangential" is not a synonym for "mathematical."

Example Question #185 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

SOPORIFIC

Possible Answers:

Tacit

Sleep-inducing

Plain

Joy-inducing

Fear-inducing

Correct answer:

Sleep-inducing

Explanation:

Something "soporific" will lull someone to sleep, not cause fear or joy. "Plain" is an antonym for "fancy." "Tacit" describes something unspoken or silent but still understood by all.

Example Question #186 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

DIABOLICAL

Possible Answers:

Eligible

Famished

Devilish

Inebriated

Putative

Correct answer:

Devilish

Explanation:

"Diabolical" and "devilish" are synonyms. "Putative" means presumed or supposed. "Eligible" means qualified, and "inebriated" is another word for intoxicated or drunk. "Famished" means starving.

Example Question #187 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

PUNITIVE

Possible Answers:

Fabled

Trifling

Punishing

Legendary

Puerile

Correct answer:

Punishing

Explanation:

"Punitive" means "punishing." "Trifling" means trivial, unimportant. "Fabled" and "legendary" are synonyms. "Puerile" is another word for juvenile or immature.

Example Question #188 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

TACIT

Possible Answers:

Eligible

Jubilant

Explicit

Ecstatic

Unspoken

Correct answer:

Unspoken

Explanation:

Something "tacit" is understood without being spoken, implicit. This is an antonym for "explicit." "Ecstatic" means euphoric, and "jubilant" means overjoyed. "Eligible" and "qualified" are synonyms.

Example Question #189 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

INSUPERABLE

Possible Answers:

Zealous

Repugnant

Cheerful

Insurmountable

Acrobatic

Correct answer:

Insurmountable

Explanation:

"Insuperable" is a synonym for "insurmountable," difficult to overcome. "Zealous" means impassioned, fervent. "Repugnant" means loathsome, vile. "Acrobatic" can mean literally like an acrobat or more figuratively skilled and flexible at physical feats. "Cheerful" is a synonym for "jolly" and "merry."

Example Question #190 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

EXTANT

Possible Answers:

Exuberant

Spectacular

Not destroyed

Myriad

Annihilated

Correct answer:

Not destroyed

Explanation:

"Extant," which often describes archaeological or historical artifacts, means still in existence, "not destroyed." This is an antonym for "annihilated," or totally destroyed. "Myriad" means innumerable. "Spectacular" is a synonym for "stunning." "Exuberant" means overjoyed.

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