SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1211 : Synonyms

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

RESILIENT

Possible Answers:

Elevated

Efficacious

Conservative

Enervated

Strong

Correct answer:

Strong

Explanation:

"Resilient" means strong, tough, or hardy. This is an antonym of "enervated," or weak. "Efficacious" means efficient, and "elevated" means literally or figuratively raised to a higher level. "Conservative" and "liberal" are antonyms.

Example Question #1212 : Synonyms

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

PUGNACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Sardonic

Combative

Appeasing

Mollifying

Adroit

Correct answer:

Combative

Explanation:

"Pugnacious" means combative, aggressive, and eager to fight. This is an antonym of both "mollifying" and "appeasing," which mean attempting to soothe or placate. "Sardonic" means sarcastic, and "adroit" means skillful and adept.

Example Question #1213 : Synonyms

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

OBSTREPEROUS

Possible Answers:

Plausible

Effervescent

Equitable

Eager

Rambunctious

Correct answer:

Rambunctious

Explanation:

"Obstreperous" means rambunctious and rowdy. "Effervescent" means bubbly, and "equitable" means fair and just. "Eager" means enthusiastic, and "plausible" means credible.

Example Question #1214 : Synonyms

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

JUST

Possible Answers:

Knowledgeable

Equitable

Affable

Vivacious

Fanatical

Correct answer:

Equitable

Explanation:

"Just" means equitable, fair, and impartial. "Affable" means friendly and amiable. "Vivacious" and "lively" are synonyms, as are "militant" and "fanatical."

Example Question #1215 : Synonyms

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

AVARICIOUS

Possible Answers:

Earnest

Charismatic

Listless

Greedy

Exuberant

Correct answer:

Greedy

Explanation:

"Avaricious" means greedy and acquisitive. "Charismatic" means charming or fascinating. "Earnest" means sincere and candid, and "listless" means exhausted. "Exuberant" and "ebullient" are synonyms.

Example Question #1216 : Synonyms

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

IRASCIBLE

Possible Answers:

Irritable

Intolerable

Gleeful

Diffident

Discreet

Correct answer:

Irritable

Explanation:

"Irascible" and "irritable" both mean short-tempered and cranky. "Gleeful" means delighted, and "confident" means self-assured. "Intolerable" means unbearable. "Discreet" means inconspicuous. "Diffident" means shy.

Example Question #1217 : Synonyms

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

CONGENIAL

Possible Answers:

Obstreperous

Decadent

Despicable

Dissolute

Personable

Correct answer:

Personable

Explanation:

"Congenial" means "personable" and hospital. "Despicable" means loathsome, contemptible. "Obstreperous" means boisterous. "Decadent" and "dissolute" are synonyms.

Example Question #1218 : Synonyms

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

FERVID

Possible Answers:

Impassioned

Furtive

Furious

Oblivious

Clueless

Correct answer:

Impassioned

Explanation:

"Fervid," "fervent," and "impassioned" are all synonyms. "Clueless" and "oblivious" are synonyms. "Furious" means very angry. "Furtive" means secretive or surreptitious.

Example Question #1219 : Synonyms

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

AVID

Possible Answers:

Surreptitious

Keen

Equable

Adequate

Nutty

Correct answer:

Keen

Explanation:

"Avid" means eager and "keen." "Nutty" means peculiar, insane. "Surreptitious" means furtive, secretive. "Equable" means calm and even-tempered. "Adequate" means acceptable and sufficient.

Example Question #1220 : Synonyms

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

PROFLIGATE

Possible Answers:

Spendthrift

Ludicrous

Distraught

Bizarre

Ardent

Correct answer:

Spendthrift

Explanation:

"Profligate" and "spendthrift" both describe people who spend too much money. "Distraught" means distressed, and "ludicrous" means ridiculous or absurd. "Bizarre" means strange and peculiar. "Ardent" means fervent or zealous.

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