SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1581 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

SINUOUS

Possible Answers:

Purposeful

Harmonious

Sparse

Winding

Inherent

Correct answer:

Winding

Explanation:

"Sinuous" means winding or curving.

Example Question #1582 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

EMACIATED

Possible Answers:

Thin

Convergent

Curt

Masculine

Formal

Correct answer:

Thin

Explanation:

"Emaciated" means abnormally thin.

Example Question #1583 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

LITHE

Possible Answers:

Valuable

Stuck

Mundane

Flexible

Technical

Correct answer:

Flexible

Explanation:

"Lithe" means flexible or easily bent.

Example Question #1591 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

RAUCOUS

Possible Answers:

Harsh

Buoyant

Generous

Nasal

Continuous

Correct answer:

Harsh

Explanation:

"Raucous" means harsh or disorderly.

Example Question #53 : Synonyms

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

SINEWY

Possible Answers:

Stringy

Upright

Vulgar

Brief

Ecstatic

Correct answer:

Stringy

Explanation:

"Sinewy" means tough, stringy, or strong.

Example Question #1592 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

NOISOME

Possible Answers:

Malodorous

Dissolved

Resonant

Typical

Informed

Correct answer:

Malodorous

Explanation:

"Noisome" means offensive or having a foul odor. The best choice is "malodorous."

Example Question #1593 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

VISCOUS

Possible Answers:

Educated

Detractive

Hazy

Syrupy

Malignant

Correct answer:

Syrupy

Explanation:

"Viscous" means thick and sticky. The best answer choice is "syrupy."

Example Question #1594 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

NEBULOUS

Possible Answers:

Distrustful

Repeated

Vague

Inverted

Low

Correct answer:

Vague

Explanation:

"Nebulous" means vague, indistinct, or cloudy.

Example Question #1595 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

DELICATE

Possible Answers:

Supportive

Sturdy

Fragile

Confused

Effective

Correct answer:

Fragile

Explanation:

"Delicate" means fragile.

Example Question #1596 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

TRANSPARENT

Possible Answers:

Mature

Foggy

Clear

Commendable

Muddy

Correct answer:

Clear

Explanation:

"Transparent" means clear.

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