SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

IMPISH

Possible Answers:

mischievous

tiny

obnoxious

carefree

prickly

Correct answer:

mischievous

Explanation:

"Impish" means mischievous.

Example Question #1062 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

WORLDLY

Possible Answers:

experienced

innate

distanced

well-known

painstaking

Correct answer:

experienced

Explanation:

"Worldly" means experienced and sophisticated.

Example Question #1063 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

NIMBLE

Possible Answers:

meticulous

strong

rude

sprightly

aloof

Correct answer:

sprightly

Explanation:

"Nimble" means moving quickly and lightly, or sprightly.

Example Question #1061 : Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.

Callous

Possible Answers:

Sympathetic

Mutable

Euphoric

Unfeeling

Compassionate

Correct answer:

Unfeeling

Explanation:

"Callous" means unfeeling; Compassionate and Sympathetic means showing emotion; Euphoric means extremely happy; and Mutable means able to be changed.

Example Question #1063 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PRAGMATIC

Possible Answers:

controversial

sensible

aristocratic

blunt

newfangled

Correct answer:

sensible

Explanation:

"Pragmatic" means sensible or practical.

Example Question #1022 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

RUTHLESS

Possible Answers:

flexible

cruel

competent

impoverished

well-written

Correct answer:

cruel

Explanation:

"Ruthless" means merciless and cruel.

Example Question #1067 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

BENEVOLENT

Possible Answers:

judgmental

expensive

insane

aesthetic

kindhearted

Correct answer:

kindhearted

Explanation:

"Benevolent" means kindhearted and well-meaning.

Example Question #1062 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

QUIXOTIC

Possible Answers:

Miniature

Tangential

Cautious

Impractical

Aligned

Correct answer:

Impractical

Explanation:

"Quixotic" means impractical, fanciful, or idealistic. The word is based upon the literary character Don Quixote, who is impractical, chivalrous, and romantic. So, "impractical" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "quixotic."

Example Question #1063 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

VALIANT

Possible Answers:

Timid

Brave

Ample

Noxious

Frightened

Correct answer:

Brave

Explanation:

"Valiant" means brave. "Timid" means fearful or shy. "Frightened" means afraid or scared. "Noxious" means poisonous or toxic. "Ample" means enough or sufficient.

Example Question #1064 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

IMPARTIAL

Possible Answers:

Prejudiced

Empathetic

Neutral

Biased

Partial

Correct answer:

Neutral

Explanation:

"Impartial" means neutral. "Biased," "prejudiced," and "partial" are all antoynyms of "impartial." They all mean not neutral, but taking one side. Empathethic means showing sympathy or compassion.

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