SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #243 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

GRANDILOQUENT

Possible Answers:

Lurid

Smoky

Imminent

Genius

Pompous

Correct answer:

Pompous

Explanation:

"Grandiloquent" is a synonym for "pompous" or bombastic. "Smoky" is the adjective form of smoke, and "lurid" means sensational or colorful. "Imminent" is a synonym for impending, and "genius" is a synonym for brilliant.

Example Question #1221 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INTRANSIGENT

Possible Answers:

Ludicrous

Amicable

Invigorated

Stubborn

Enervated

Correct answer:

Stubborn

Explanation:

"Intransigent" is another word for "stubborn" or recalcitrant. "Amicable" means amiable or friendly. "Ludicrous" means absurd, ridiculous, and laughable. "Invigorated," or strong, is an antonym for "enervated," or weak.

Example Question #1222 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INDEFATIGABLE

Possible Answers:

Hardy

Inexhaustible

Manifold

Meticulous

Resilient

Correct answer:

Inexhaustible

Explanation:

"Indefatigable" means untiring. "Manifold" means diverse or various. "Meticulous" means careful and fastidious, and "resilient" means strong and hardy.

Example Question #1223 : Identifying Synonyms

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

VITRIOLIC

Possible Answers:

Immoderate

Haughty

Bashful

Caustic

Supercilious

Correct answer:

Caustic

Explanation:

"Vitriolic" means "caustic" and acrimonious. "Bashful" means shy. "Immoderate" means excessive and unrestrained, while "immodest" means improper, lacking in decency. "Haughty" and "supercilious" are both synonyms for arrogant and conceited.

Example Question #1224 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PRODIGAL

Possible Answers:

Immaculate

Lugubrious

Wasteful

Mordant

Saccharine

Correct answer:

Wasteful

Explanation:

"Prodigal" means "wasteful" and profligate. "Lugubrious" is another word for glum, and "saccharine" means excessively sweet and sentimental. "Mordant" is a synonym for caustic and acerbic. "Immaculate" means spotlessly clean.

Example Question #1225 : Identifying Synonyms

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

RECALCITRANT

Possible Answers:

Abrasive

Obsolete

Archaic

Peevish

Resistant

Correct answer:

Resistant

Explanation:

"Recalcitrant" means "resistant" and stubborn. "Archaic" and "obsolete" both mean outdated. "Abrasive" is a synonym for "harsh" and grating, and "peevish" is a synonym for irritable and cranky.

Example Question #1226 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INGENUOUS

Possible Answers:

Clever

Cynical

Jaded

Naive

Elongated

Correct answer:

Naive

Explanation:

"Ingenuous" means "naive," simple, or innocently childlike. This is an antonym for both "jaded" and "cynical." "Elongated" means lengthened or unusually long. "Ingenious" means clever and crafty and should not be confused with "ingenuous."

Example Question #1227 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INDECOROUS

Possible Answers:

Chivalrous

Fulsome

Immodest

Innocuous

Execrable

Correct answer:

Immodest

Explanation:

"Indecorous" means "immodest" or improper. "Execrable" means terrible or dreadful, while "innocuous" means harmless. "Chivalrous" means gentlemanly or noble. "Fulsome" means excessively flattering.

Example Question #1228 : Identifying Synonyms

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

NONCOMMITTAL

Possible Answers:

Erratic

Sporadic

Circumspect

Prudent

Elective

Correct answer:

Circumspect

Explanation:

"Noncommittal" and "circumspect" both mean guarded, evasive. "Elective" is a synonym for "optional," and "prudent" is a synonym for wise and cautious. "Erratic" and "sporadic" both mean unpredictable, inconstant.

Example Question #1229 : Identifying Synonyms

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

IMPRESSIONABLE

Possible Answers:

Supreme

Naive

Cogent

Emaciated

Luminous

Correct answer:

Naive

Explanation:

The adjective "impressionable" means naive and innocent, easily misled by others. Additionally, "emaciated" means unhealthily thin and weak from lack of nutrition; "cogent" means (of an argument) convincing; "luminous" means glowing, shining; "supreme" means best, greatest.

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