SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #811 : Identifying Synonyms

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

TOUCHABLE

Possible Answers:

Tangled

Tangible

Edible

Tantalizing

Triangular

Correct answer:

Tangible

Explanation:

"Touchable" and "tangible" are synonyms referring to items that have a physical presence. The other words do not have meanings that are related to "touchable." 

Example Question #812 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INCONSPICUOUS

Possible Answers:

Discreet

Significant

Archaic

Jagged

Expert

Correct answer:

Discreet

Explanation:

"Inconspicuous" means tending not to draw attention. "Expertly" means skillfully, and "significantly" means importantly. "Archaic" means out of date. "Jagged" means having rough edges.

Example Question #813 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PELLUCID

Possible Answers:

Tangible

Opaque

Marital

Transparent

Immaterial

Correct answer:

Transparent

Explanation:

"Pellucid" means very clear and transparent. This the antonym of "opaque," which describes material that cannot be seen through. "Marital" is the adjective form of "marriage," and "immaterial" means either irrelevant or intangible. This is an antonym of "tangible," which means able to be touched.

Example Question #814 : Identifying Synonyms

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

TEAL

Possible Answers:

Cerise

Turquoise

Amethyst

Azure

Delft

Correct answer:

Turquoise

Explanation:

"Teal" and "turquoise" describe a similarly greenish-blue color. "Cerise" is the moderate red color of cherries. "Amethyst" is a lilac-purple color or gemstone. "Delft" is a city, but it is more commonly an adjective used to describe a particular shade of blue and type of pottery design. "Azure" is a bright sky blue color.

Example Question #815 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FLORAL

Possible Answers:

Sartorial

Opulent

Extravagant

Flowery

Thrifty

Correct answer:

Flowery

Explanation:

"Floral" and "flowery" are synonyms. "Opulent" means very wealthy, and "extravagant" means too expensive or too fancy. This is an antonym of "thrifty," or frugal. "Sartorial" is an adjective that means related to clothing.

Example Question #816 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DISMAL

Possible Answers:

Abandoned

Spectral

Uplifting

Eligible

Dreary

Correct answer:

Dreary

Explanation:

"Dingy" means dim and depressing. This is an antonym of "uplifting." "Spectral" means ghostlike. "Abandoned" and "vacant" are synonyms. "Eligible" means qualified.

Example Question #817 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SERPENTINE

Possible Answers:

Adroit

Dismal

Munificent

Accurate

Winding

Correct answer:

Winding

Explanation:

"Serpentine" means twisting or "winding." "Dismal" is a synonym for dreary, and "munificent" means generous or bountiful. "Accurate" is another word for precise. "Adroit" means deft and skillful.

Example Question #818 : Identifying Synonyms

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

BARONIAL

Possible Answers:

Measly

Distraught

Paltry

Elegant

Grand

Correct answer:

Grand

Explanation:

"Baronial" means both "grand" and stately. "Distraught" means distressed, and "elegant" means graceful, stylish, and sophisticated. "Measly" and "paltry" both mean small, few, or insufficient.

Example Question #819 : Identifying Synonyms

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

EXQUISITE

Possible Answers:

Auspicious

Beautiful

Anomalous

Evocative

Propitious

Correct answer:

Beautiful

Explanation:

"Exquisite" can mean "beautiful," elegant, or delicate. "Anomalous" means abnormal, and "propitious" and "auspicious "are both synonyms for favorable. "Evocative" means redolent or reminiscent.

Example Question #820 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SORDID

Possible Answers:

Arboreal

Ravenous

Impossible

Filthy

Maudlin

Correct answer:

Filthy

Explanation:

"Sordid" and "filthy" both mean very dirty. "Maudlin" means overly sentimental. "Arboreal" means treelike, and "ravenous" means famished or very hungry. "Impossible" is an antonym of "possible," of course.

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