SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1883 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PETULANT

Possible Answers:

Patient

Irritable

Dangerous

Bloated

Pugnacious

Correct answer:

Irritable

Explanation:

"Petulant" describes someone that is easily irritated, so Irritable would be the correct answer. Patient is the opposite of Petulant. Bloated means something or someone is swollen. Dangerous describes something or someone that can cause harm, and Pugnacious means belligerent or warlike. These last three words have no relation to Petulant in this context.

Example Question #111 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

HEARTY

Possible Answers:

Rash

Cheerful

Petulant

Independent

New

Correct answer:

Cheerful

Explanation:

Hearty means heartful, or loud and cheerful.

Example Question #341 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DOGMATIC

Possible Answers:

Neutral

Playful

Insistent

Tight-laced

Troubling

Correct answer:

Insistent

Explanation:

Dogmatic means defining principles as incontrovertibly true, or being very insistent about their value.

Example Question #342 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

LACONIC

Possible Answers:

Concise

Insane

Lazy

Cylindrical

Formulaic

Correct answer:

Concise

Explanation:

Laconic means using few words, or concise.

Example Question #343 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

LENIENT

Possible Answers:

Forward-thinking

Secret

Forgiving

Energetic

Antique

Correct answer:

Forgiving

Explanation:

Lenient means permissive, merciful, or forgiving.

Example Question #344 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

IMPULSIVE

Possible Answers:

Sentimental

Showy

Pallid

Rash

Generous

Correct answer:

Rash

Explanation:

Impulsive and rash are both adjectives that describe sudden actions based on emotion rather than on long-term consequences.  

Example Question #345 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SURREPTITIOUS

Possible Answers:

Stealthy

Idealistic

Thrifty

Unremarkable

Excessive

Correct answer:

Stealthy

Explanation:

Surreptitious means stealthy or secret.  

Example Question #346 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DISTINGUISHED

Possible Answers:

Famous

Upset

Downtrodden

Controlled

Cheerful

Correct answer:

Famous

Explanation:

Distinguished means successful, authoritative, or famous.

Example Question #347 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

CONTEMPTIBLE

Possible Answers:

Gracious

Capital

Hateful

Damaged

Enshrined

Correct answer:

Hateful

Explanation:

Contemptible means deserving contempt, despicable, or hateful.

Example Question #348 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

BELLIGERENT

Possible Answers:

Elegant

Hostile

Melodious

Treasonous

Resonant

Correct answer:

Hostile

Explanation:

Someone who is belligerent is hostile.

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