SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1201 : Synonyms

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

FRIVOLOUS

Possible Answers:

Advantageous

Carefree

Lonely

Philanthropic

Stingy

Correct answer:

Carefree

Explanation:

"Frivolous" means carefree or flighty. "Advantageous" and "beneficial" are synonyms, as are "charitable" and "philanthropic." "Stingy" means cheap or miserly. "Lonely" means alone, solitary.

Example Question #1202 : Synonyms

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

OBLIVIOUS

Possible Answers:

Victorious

Sinister

Rowdy

Alert

Clueless

Correct answer:

Clueless

Explanation:

Someone "oblivious" is completely clueless or unaware of something. This is the opposite of "alert," which means watchful. "Victorious" means triumphant. "Rowdy" means loud and boisterous. "Sinister" means ominous.

Example Question #1203 : Synonyms

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

VIVACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Inquisitive

Intruiging

Lively

Glum

Somber

Correct answer:

Lively

Explanation:

"Vivacious" means "lively." "Inquisitive" means curious, while "intriguing" means interesting or sparking one's curiosity. "Somber" means grave in manner, and "glum" means gloomy.

Example Question #1204 : Synonyms

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

ARTICULATE

Possible Answers:

Lecherous

Eloquent

Contrary

Resilient

Forthright

Correct answer:

Eloquent

Explanation:

Someone "articulate" is eloquent and well spoken. "Contrary" can mean contradictory or uncooperative, depending on the context. "Resilient" means strong and tough. "Forthright" means direct or frank. "Lecherous" and "lustful" are synonyms.

Example Question #1205 : Synonyms

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

BOISTEROUS

Possible Answers:

Painless

Rash

Just

Taciturn

Rowdy

Correct answer:

Rowdy

Explanation:

Someone "boisterous" is rambunctious, noisy, and rowdy. This is an antonym of "taciturn," which means quiet and shy. "Painful" and "painless" are antonyms. "Rash" means irresponsible and reckless. "Just" means fair.

Example Question #1206 : Synonyms

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

FLIPPANT

Possible Answers:

Frivolous

Persuasive

Pugnacious

Avaricious

Gregarious

Correct answer:

Frivolous

Explanation:

"Flippant" means both frivolous and carefree. "Avaricious" means greedy, and "persuasive" means convincing. "Pugnacious" means combative or aggressive. "Gregarious" means outgoing and engaging.

Example Question #1207 : Synonyms

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

INEPT

Possible Answers:

Tranquil

Lucky

Incompetent

Fortuitous

Adroit

Correct answer:

Incompetent

Explanation:

"Inept" and "incompetent" are synonyms. This is an antonym of "adroit" or "skillful." "Tranquil" means peaceful and calm. "Fortunate" means lucky, as does "fortuitous."

Example Question #1208 : Synonyms

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

RESOURCEFUL

Possible Answers:

Enterprising

Leery

Smelly

Opulent

Avaricious

Correct answer:

Enterprising

Explanation:

"Resourceful" and "enterprising" are synonyms. While someone who is "opulent" or "rich" may have many "resources," the two are actually not synonyms. "Avaricious" means greedy, and "smelly" means having or emitting a bad odor. "Leery" means cautious.

Example Question #1209 : Synonyms

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

DISCREET

Possible Answers:

Hideous

Monstrous

Reckless

Inconspicuous

Separate

Correct answer:

Inconspicuous

Explanation:

Someone who is "discreet" is cautious or inconspicuous. This is an antonym of "reckless." "Hideous" means very ugly, and "monstrous" means monster-like. "Discrete," a different word from "discreet," can be used to mean separate and distinct from something else.

Example Question #1210 : Synonyms

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

PROPHETIC

Possible Answers:

Farsighted

Distraught

Individual

Myopic

Collective

Correct answer:

Farsighted

Explanation:

Someone who is "prophetic" is clairvoyant, able to see and predict the future well. "Myopic" is an antonym meaning nearsighted. "Individual" and "collective" are antonyms, and "distraught" means deeply upset and distressed.

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