SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1271 : Synonyms

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

NONCOMMITTAL

Possible Answers:

Prudent

Elective

Erratic

Circumspect

Sporadic

Correct answer:

Circumspect

Explanation:

"Noncommittal" and "circumspect" both mean guarded, evasive. "Elective" is a synonym for "optional," and "prudent" is a synonym for wise and cautious. "Erratic" and "sporadic" both mean unpredictable, inconstant.

Example Question #1272 : Synonyms

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

IMPRESSIONABLE

Possible Answers:

Cogent

Naive

Supreme

Emaciated

Luminous

Correct answer:

Naive

Explanation:

The adjective "impressionable" means naive and innocent, easily misled by others. Additionally, "emaciated" means unhealthily thin and weak from lack of nutrition; "cogent" means (of an argument) convincing; "luminous" means glowing, shining; "supreme" means best, greatest.

Example Question #1273 : Synonyms

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

CAPRICIOUS

Possible Answers:

Inconsistent

Cognizant

Unfettered

Devious

Gruesome

Correct answer:

Inconsistent

Explanation:

The adjective "capricious" means inconsistent, fickle, changeable. Additionally, "gruesome" means horrific and disgusting; "devious" means cunning, manipulative and wicked; "cognizant" means aware; "unfettered" means unrestrained, not held back by.

Example Question #1274 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

OBSEQUIOUS

Possible Answers:

Beatific

Episodic

Ingratiating

Alluring

Leery

Correct answer:

Ingratiating

Explanation:

The adjective "obsequious" means excessively obedient and fawning, servile, "ingratiating." To provide further help, "ingratiating" means intended to curry favor, sycophantic. Additionally, "alluring" means attractive and enticing; "beatific" means blissfully happy; "episodic" means occurring in regular episodes; "leery" means wary, cautious, careful.

Example Question #1275 : Synonyms

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

ADAMANT

Possible Answers:

Impetuous

Benighted

Averse

Glib

Obstinate

Correct answer:

Obstinate

Explanation:

The adjective "adamant" means stubborn, obstinate, refusing to change one's mind. Additionally, "benighted" means ignorant; "glib" means insincere and terse in language; "averse" means opposed to, unwilling; "impetuous" means badly behaved, disobedient.

Example Question #1276 : Synonyms

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

RUMINATIVE

Possible Answers:

Effervescent

Voracious

Stingy

Thoughtful

Insatiable

Correct answer:

Thoughtful

Explanation:

To "ruminate" means to think about something frequently, to mull it over. "Stingy" and "miserly" are synonyms. "Effervescent" is another word for "bubbly." "Voracious" is another word for "ravenous" and "famished."

Example Question #1277 : Synonyms

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

GUILELESS

Possible Answers:

Ingenuous

Immanent

Sedulous

Vapid

Debonair

Correct answer:

Ingenuous

Explanation:

"Guileless" means childlike, naive, or "ingenuous." "Vapid" is a synonym for "dull," and "debonair" is a synonym for "sophisticated" or urbane. "Immanent" means inherent, and "sedulous" means hardworking.

Example Question #1278 : Synonyms

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

BOMBASTIC

Possible Answers:

Acerbic

Overwrought

Vitriolic

Euphoric

Propitious

Correct answer:

Overwrought

Explanation:

"Bombastic" means "overwrought" and pompous. "Vitriolic" and "acerbic" are synonyms. "Propitious" means favorable or auspicious. "Euphoric" means ecstatic or elated.

Example Question #1279 : Synonyms

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

COGENT

Possible Answers:

Indolent

Persuasive

Slothful

Subversive

Seditious

Correct answer:

Persuasive

Explanation:

"Cogent" means extremely "persuasive" or compelling. "Slothful" and "indolent" are synonyms that both mean lazy. "Seditious" and "subversive" are also synonyms.

Example Question #1280 : Synonyms

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

CAPRICIOUS

Possible Answers:

Irascible

Avid

Petulant

Fickle

Dulcet

Correct answer:

Fickle

Explanation:

"Capricious" means unpredictable or "fickle." "Petulant" and "irascible" both mean irritable, peevish. "Dulcet" is used to describe sweet, pleasant sounds. "Avid" means keen and eager.

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