SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #1341 : Synonyms

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

COMMENDABLE.

Possible Answers:

Unfairly suspected

Ambivalent 

Fair and just

Worthy of praise 

Harangue

Correct answer:

Worthy of praise 

Explanation:

“Commendable” means praiseworthy. For clarification, "ambivalent" means unsure or confused; "harangue" means berate, or to criticize somebody forcefully.

Example Question #1342 : Synonyms

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

INNOCUOUS. 

Possible Answers:

Trustworthy 

Porous 

Harmless

Dangerous 

Suspicious

Correct answer:

Harmless

Explanation:

“Innocuous” means harmless or unlikely to cause offense. For clarification, "porous" means easily permeable or breachable and is an antonym of “impenetrable.”

Example Question #1343 : Synonyms

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

AFFLUENT. 

Possible Answers:

Unjust 

Wealthy

Corpulent

Impoverished

Noteworthy

Correct answer:

Wealthy

Explanation:

“Affluent” means wealthy, or having an overabundance of possessions. For clarification, corpulent means fat; impoverished means very poor and is an antonym of “affluent”; unjust means not just, or not fair; noteworthy means significant, worth noting.

Example Question #1344 : Synonyms

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ACUTE. 

Possible Answers:

Sharp

Possible

Inane 

Worthy

Dignified

Correct answer:

Sharp

Explanation:

"Acute" means sharp, or focused. For clarification, inane means absurd or pointless; dignified means composed or noble.

Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PREHENSILE

Possible Answers:

indicative

agreed

ancient

loose

grasping

Correct answer:

grasping

Explanation:

"Prehensile" means capable of grasping. It usually refers to an animal's tail.

Example Question #1303 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms

Mutable

Possible Answers:

Healthy

Remiss

Inclement

Arrogant

Changeable

Correct answer:

Changeable

Explanation:

"Mutable" means changeable; inclement means stormy or bad; arrogant means pretentious; remiss means negligent or uncareful; and healthy means to be in good health.

Example Question #553 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

UNASSAILABLE

Possible Answers:

unpleasant

frank

unattainable

futuristic

inviolable

Correct answer:

inviolable

Explanation:

"Unassailable" means unable to be attacked, or inviolable.

Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

KINDRED

Possible Answers:

compatible

frustrating

merry

challenging

noisy

Correct answer:

compatible

Explanation:

"Kindred" means similar in kind, related, or compatible.

Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

LETHAL

Possible Answers:

compliant

aloof

flashy

stubborn

deadly

Correct answer:

deadly

Explanation:

"Lethal" means harmful or able to cause death.

Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

ALIEN

Possible Answers:

threatening

peculiar

extremely persuasive

technologically advanced

fascinating

Correct answer:

peculiar

Explanation:

"Alien" is often used to describe things unfamiliar or peculiar.

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