SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #2561 : Synonyms

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

PROTRACTED

Possible Answers:

Prolonged

Onerous

Nescient

Ephemeral

Saccharine

Correct answer:

Prolonged

Explanation:

"Protracted" means "prolonged," drawn out. This is an antonym for "ephemeral," which means short-lived and fleeting. While something "protracted" may also be "onerous," or difficult and burdensome, the two are not necessarily synonyms. "Nescient" is another work for ignorant or unaware. "Saccharine" means overly sweet (either literally or figuratively) or sentimental.

Example Question #3321 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

GERMANE

Possible Answers:

Lucid

Murderous

Relevant

Maniacal

Mitigated

Correct answer:

Relevant

Explanation:

"Germane" means "relevant," pertinent. "Mitigated" means lessened in severity, and "lucid" means clear. "Murderous" is a synonym for "homicidal." "Maniacal" is another word for "crazed."

Example Question #3322 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

REPUGNANT

Possible Answers:

Variegated

Fatuous

Creative

Responsible

Vile

Correct answer:

Vile

Explanation:

"Repugnant" means disgusting, loathsome, or "vile." "Responsible" means dutiful, and "variegated" means striped or splotched with various colors. "Creative" is a synonym for "imaginative," and "fatuous" is a synonym for "silly," foolish.

Example Question #3323 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

SCURRILOUS

Possible Answers:

Excruciating

Rotund

Libelous

Infected

Tumescent

Correct answer:

Libelous

Explanation:

"Scurrilous" means scandalously untrue or "libelous" and usually describes rumors or speech. "Excruciating' means very painful. "Tumescent" means swollen or distended, and "rotund" means plump and round. "Infected" is another word for festering.

Example Question #1251 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

MOTLEY

Possible Answers:

Tenuous

Fallacious

Disparate

Famished

Malcontent

Correct answer:

Disparate

Explanation:

"Disparate" is an adjective meaning essentially different in kind. "Motley" is a synonym, meaning varied in appearance or character, and is the best answer. "Fallacious" means based on a mistaken belief, "famished" means extremely hungry, "malcontent" means dissatisfied and complaining, and "tenuous" means very weak or slight.

Example Question #1252 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

TRANSIENT

Possible Answers:

Fleeting

Momentous

Nimble

Duplicitous

Tempestuous

Correct answer:

Fleeting

Explanation:

"Transient" is an adjective meaning lasting for a short time. "Fleeting" is a synonym, also describing something brief in nature. "Tempestuous" means characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotions, "momentous" means of great importance, "nimble" means quick and light in movement, and "duplicitous" means deceitful.

Example Question #3321 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

MULTITUDINOUS

Possible Answers:

Germane

Jejune

Daunting

Myriad

Formidable

Correct answer:

Myriad

Explanation:

Used an an adjective, "myriad" means many, multitudinous, and innumerable. "Daunting" and "formidable" are synonyms. "Jejune" means uninteresting, while "germane" means relevant to the topic at hand.

Example Question #3322 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

RISIBLE

Possible Answers:

Heroic

Irascible

Petulant

Laughable

Plaintive

Correct answer:

Laughable

Explanation:

"Risible" is a synonym for "laughable" or humorous. "Plaintive" means mournful, sad, or pathetic. "Heroic" means brave and valiant. "Irascible" is a synonym for "irritable," as is "petulant."

Example Question #3323 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PRESAGED

Possible Answers:

Lucrative

Remunerative

Parsimonious

Foreseen

Empirical

Correct answer:

Foreseen

Explanation:

"Presaged" means "foreseen," foretold, or predicted. "Lucrative" and "remunerative" are synonyms. "Parsimonious" is another word for stingy or miserly. "Empirical" means based in evidence (as opposed to based in logic or intuition).

Example Question #3324 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

DROLL

Possible Answers:

Humorous

Prolix

Craven

Lissome

Veracious

Correct answer:

Humorous

Explanation:

"Droll" means "humorous" or comical. "Lissome" is another word for supple, lithe, and graceful. "Craven" means abject, cowardly, or feeble. "Prolix" is a synonym for verbose or overly wordy. "Veracious" means truthful, honest.

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