SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

FLACCID

Possible Answers:

Sturdy

Gourmet

Limp

Sociable

Fortunate

Correct answer:

Limp

Explanation:

"Flaccid" means limp.

Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

DILAPIDATED

Possible Answers:

Hard-working

Transparent

Disrepair

Efficient

Courageous

Correct answer:

Disrepair

Explanation:

"Dilapidated" means worn-down or in a state of disrepair.

Example Question #53 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DERELICT

Possible Answers:

Renovated

Run-down

Scholarly

Gloomy

Transparent

Correct answer:

Run-down

Explanation:

"Derelict" means run-down.

Example Question #54 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

MOTLEY

Possible Answers:

dangerous

surprising

manufactured

particular

varied

Correct answer:

varied

Explanation:

"Motley" means varied in appearance or character.

Example Question #54 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

TANGIBLE

Possible Answers:

Physical

Warm

Serious

Emotional

Tropical

Correct answer:

Physical

Explanation:

Tangible means real, perceptible by touch, or physical.

Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

INFLAMMABLE

Possible Answers:

Hazardous

Flame

Fireproof

Flammable

Glowing

Correct answer:

Flammable

Explanation:

The answer is "inflammable." The prefix "in-" can mean not, but it is not used this way in the word "inflammable." "Inflammable" and "flammable" are synonyms that both mean easily set on fire. Considering that "fireproof" means resistant to catching fire, "hazardous" means dangerous, a "flame" is burning gas or a glow of light, and "glowing" means producing a little bit of light, "inflammable" is the best choice.

Example Question #56 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

TEPID

Possible Answers:

Lukewarm

Petite

Wet

Hot-tempered

Flavorful

Correct answer:

Lukewarm

Explanation:

Tepid is used to describe something that's only slightly warm: "A cup of tepid tea."

Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

GARISH

Possible Answers:

Severe

Lurid

Proper

Frightening

Delightful

Correct answer:

Lurid

Explanation:

"Garish" means too bright and showy, and the correct answer "lurid" means having a color so bright that it is unpleasant. The other choices do not have similar definitions: "delightful" means fun and joyful, "proper" means appropriate, "severe" means harsh, and "frightening" means scary.

Example Question #57 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

MALLEABLE

Possible Answers:

Injurious

Malign

Maleficent

Pliable

Abusive

Correct answer:

Pliable

Explanation:

'Malleable" and "pliable" are synonymous adjectives. They describe a thing which is able to be shaped or molded. Some of the other answer choices might look similar, but they do not have this meaning.

Example Question #58 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

POLISHED

Possible Answers:

Scratched

Dull

Glossy

Bruised

Tarnished

Correct answer:

Glossy

Explanation:

"Polished" is a synonym for "glossy" and refers to the shining appearance of an item. The other answer choices are antonyms of the word "polished."

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