SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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Example Questions

Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

FAVORABLE

Possible Answers:

Approving

Reticent

Meticulous

Sturdy

Jaunty

Correct answer:

Approving

Explanation:

Favorable means expressing approval, or approving.

Example Question #585 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

INOPERABLE

Possible Answers:

Forested

Disagreeable

Selective

Untreatable

Tone-deaf

Correct answer:

Untreatable

Explanation:

Inoperable means unable to be operated on, or untreatable.

Example Question #586 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DORMANT

Possible Answers:

Rainy

Glossy

Advanced

Inactive

Crisp

Correct answer:

Inactive

Explanation:

"Dormant" means inactive or asleep. The Latin root word, "dormire," means to sleep.

Example Question #587 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

LIABLE

Possible Answers:

Aggressive

Musty

Responsible

Durable

Defined

Correct answer:

Responsible

Explanation:

"Liable" means legally responsible. The root word, "lier," means to bind.

Example Question #591 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

OMINOUS

Possible Answers:

Threatening

Grainy

Bold

Generous

Hopeful

Correct answer:

Threatening

Explanation:

"Ominous" is defined as signaling a future harmful or evil event. It also means threatening

The word is derived from "omen," which means an occurrence that signals what will happen in the future.    

Example Question #592 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

FORMIDABLE

Possible Answers:

Scary

Curious

Ephemeral

Courageous 

Multicolored

Correct answer:

Scary

Explanation:

"Formidable" means scary, intimidating, or powerful. The root word, "formido," means to fear.  

Example Question #593 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PERNICIOUS

Possible Answers:

Mistaken

Harmful

Dreary

Talented

Audible

Correct answer:

Harmful

Explanation:

"Pernicious" means fatal or causing harm. The Latin root word "pernicies" means ruin.

Example Question #594 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

FERAL

Possible Answers:

Quirky

Ephemeral

Transparent

Wild

Desperate

Correct answer:

Wild

Explanation:

"Feral" means wild or not domesticated.

Example Question #1387 : Synonyms

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

FACILE

Possible Answers:

Scrupulous

Easy

Nimble

Immature

Secluded

Correct answer:

Easy

Explanation:

"Facile" means easy.

Example Question #595 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

TURPITUDE

Possible Answers:

Hygiene

Monotony

Apparition

Contradiction

Wickedness

Correct answer:

Wickedness

Explanation:

"Turpitude" means wickedness.

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