SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #2361 : Identifying Synonyms

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

NUMERICAL

Possible Answers:

Blossoming

Categorical

Enlightened

Illuminated

Brilliant

Correct answer:

Categorical

Explanation:

"Numerical" and "categorical" are closest in meaning as they refer to a manner of organizing information. The other words are completely unrelated in meaning. "Brilliant," "enlightened," and "illuminated" are all closely related in meaning. "Blossoming" is not at all related in meaning to the word "numerical." Simple process of elimination can help one arrive at the correct answer when dealing with tricky words that are not obviously synonymous.

Example Question #2362 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ADVANTAGEOUS

Possible Answers:

Excellent

Beneficial

Imminent

Inebriated

Peachy

Correct answer:

Beneficial

Explanation:

"Advantageous" and "beneficial" are synonyms. "Peachy" means fine and excellent. "Inebriated" means drunk and intoxicated. "Imminent" means impending. "Excellent" means superb, very good.

Example Question #2363 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ABYSMAL

Possible Answers:

Sedulous

Terrible

Ludicrous

Arboreal

Electric

Correct answer:

Terrible

Explanation:

"Abysmal" means "terrible" and dreadful. "Electric" can mean thrilling, exciting, or charged. "Ludicrous" means ridiculous, absurd. "Arboreal" means treelike, related to trees. "Sedulous" means hardworking.

Example Question #2364 : Identifying Synonyms

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

MUNIFICENT

Possible Answers:

Placid

Eligible

Prefatory

Tranquil

Bountiful

Correct answer:

Bountiful

Explanation:

"Munificent" means "bountiful," generous, and bounteous. "Eligible" means qualified. "Tranquil" means placid, calm, and serene. A "preface" is an introduction.

Example Question #2365 : Identifying Synonyms

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

MEASLY

Possible Answers:

Bucolic

Confounded

Paltry

Archaic

Obsolete

Correct answer:

Paltry

Explanation:

"Measly" means "paltry" or scant. "Archaic" and "obsolete" both mean outdated. "Bucolic" means rustic and rural. "Confounded" means bewildered and confused.

Example Question #2366 : Identifying Synonyms

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

MOTLEY

Possible Answers:

Varied

Insufferable

Bizarre

Hardy

Adamant

Correct answer:

Varied

Explanation:

The adjective "motley" means varied, diverse, disparate. It is generally used to refer to a varied group of people. Additionally, "insufferable" means very annoying; "hardy" means tough; "bizarre" means weird, unusual; "adamant" means stubborn, obstinate, certain that something is true.

Example Question #2367 : Identifying Synonyms

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

WHOLESOME

Possible Answers:

Manifold

Duplicitous

Healthy

Frivolous

Avid

Correct answer:

Healthy

Explanation:

Something "wholesome" is good for the health. "Frivolous" means fun and carefree. "Avid" is a word that means keen and eager, and "duplicitous" means deceitful or dishonest. "Manifold" means diverse and varied.

Example Question #2368 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ARCANE

Possible Answers:

Brevity

Levity

Abstruse

Convivial

Decadent

Correct answer:

Abstruse

Explanation:

"Arcane" means "abstruse" and esoteric. "Levity" means lightheartedness, while "brevity" means briefness. "Decadent" is a synonym for "depraved," and "convivial" is a synonym for cheerful and lively.

Example Question #2369 : Identifying Synonyms

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

MULTIFARIOUS

Possible Answers:

Diverse

Bigoted

Bucolic

Homogeneous

Querulous

Correct answer:

Diverse

Explanation:

"Multifarious" is a synonym for "diverse" and varied. This is an antonym for "homogeneous." "Bigoted" means biased, and "querulous" means cranky and irritated. "Bucolic" is a synonym for rural and rustic.

Example Question #2370 : Identifying Synonyms

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

UBIQUITOUS

Possible Answers:

Omnipresent

Elusive

Intuitive

Elaborate

Evasive

Correct answer:

Omnipresent

Explanation:

"Ubiquitous" and "omnipresent" both mean present everywhere. "Elaborate" is a synonym for complex, and "intuitive" means insightful. "Elusive" is a synonym for "evasive," or difficult to find/catch.

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