SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1161 : Synonyms

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

UNRULY

Possible Answers:

Hydrating

Enriching

Poetic

Frequent

Disobedient

Correct answer:

Disobedient

Explanation:

"Unruly" means disobedient or uncontrollable.

Example Question #1120 : Identifying Synonyms

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

KEEN

Possible Answers:

Floral

Sharp

Idealistic

Narrow Minded

Complex

Correct answer:

Sharp

Explanation:

"Keen" means sharp or very perceptive.

Example Question #1121 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SAGE

Possible Answers:

Wise

Coarse

Expansive

Vacant

Slick

Correct answer:

Wise

Explanation:

"Sage" means wise.

Example Question #1162 : Synonyms

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

INEPT

Possible Answers:

Unskillful

Dishonest

Corrupt

Defined

Expressive

Correct answer:

Unskillful

Explanation:

"Inept" means without skill or incompetent.

Example Question #1163 : Synonyms

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

CONTEMPTUOUS

Possible Answers:

Daring

Famous

Useful

Comical

Disrespectful

Correct answer:

Disrespectful

Explanation:

"Contemptuous" means disrespectful.

Example Question #1164 : Synonyms

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

ADROIT

Possible Answers:

Elusive

Corrupt

Unusual

Skillful

Last

Correct answer:

Skillful

Explanation:

"Adroit" means "skillful" or dexterous.

Example Question #1165 : Synonyms

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

DESTITUTE

Possible Answers:

Torrential

Poor

Stressful

Hypnotizing

Assiduous

Correct answer:

Poor

Explanation:

"Destitute" means lacking food, clothing, and shelter. Thus, the best answer choice is the word "poor."

Example Question #1166 : Synonyms

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

EMINENT

Possible Answers:

Renowned

Showy

Adorable

Incredulous

Defiant

Correct answer:

Renowned

Explanation:

"Eminent" means high in rank, distinguished, or "renowned."

Example Question #1126 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PIOUS

Possible Answers:

Devout

Patterned

Relevant

Audible

Abundant

Correct answer:

Devout

Explanation:

"Pious" and "devout" both mean having a devotion to a god or gods.

Example Question #1127 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INDOLENT

Possible Answers:

Peaceful

Neglectful

Promising

Lazy

Invalid

Correct answer:

Lazy

Explanation:

"Indolent" means lazy.

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