SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1351 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

TUMULTUOUS

Possible Answers:

fickle

privileged

turbulent

hard-working

excruciating

Correct answer:

turbulent

Explanation:

"Tumultuous" means disorderly or turbulent.

Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

ICONIC

Possible Answers:

flat

political

famous

representational

charismatic

Correct answer:

representational

Explanation:

"Iconic" describes something that is a representational symbol.

Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

TRANSCENDENT

Possible Answers:

scholarly

mystical

sour

festive

merciless

Correct answer:

mystical

Explanation:

"Transcendent" means above the range of normal human experience, or mystical.

Example Question #1312 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.

FRIVOLOUS

Possible Answers:

Aloof

Unimportant

Pleasurable

Significiant

Avarice

Correct answer:

Unimportant

Explanation:

"Frivolous" means trivial or unimportant, so "unimportant" is the correct answer.

Example Question #1313 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PERFUNCTORY

Possible Answers:

Timely

Cursory

Bothersome

Easygoing

Banal

Correct answer:

Cursory

Explanation:

"Perfunctory" means performed with minimal effort, or cursory.

Example Question #1351 : Synonyms

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

STEADFAST

Possible Answers:

Committed

Uncommitted 

Apathetic

Lethargic

Gorgeous

Correct answer:

Committed

Explanation:

"Steadfast" means committed. "Uncommitted" is the antonym; it means not committed. "Gorgeous" means extremely beautiful. "Lethargic" means slow and sluggish. "Apathetic" means lacking interest or indifferent.

Example Question #1352 : Synonyms

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

FELICITOUS

Possible Answers:

Freezing

Appropriate

Tortuous

Hirsute

Lasting

Correct answer:

Appropriate

Explanation:

"Felicitous" means appropriate or suitable. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "felicitous": "lasting" means existing for a long time; "freezing" means extremely cold; "hirsute" means hairy; and "tortuous" means twisting and turning.

Example Question #1353 : Synonyms

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

INDIGENT

Possible Answers:

Poor

Lofty

Verbose

Fair

Objective

Correct answer:

Poor

Explanation:

"Indigent" means poor. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "indigent": "fair" means just; "lofty" means noble or high-minded; "objective" means concerning facts instead of emotions, and "verbose" means wordy.

Example Question #1354 : Synonyms

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

IMPECUNIOUS

Possible Answers:

Reflective

Proud

Poor

Approachable

Unwilling

Correct answer:

Poor

Explanation:

"Impecunious" means very poor, so "poor" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "impecunious": "unwilling" means averse; "proud" means not humble; "approachable" means welcoming; and "reflective" means thoughtful.  

Example Question #1355 : Synonyms

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

PEJORATIVE

Possible Answers:

Pretentious

Valiant

Intuitive

Belittling

Profitable

Correct answer:

Belittling

Explanation:

"Pejorative" means belittling or derogatory, so "belittling" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "pejorative": "valiant" means courageous; "profitable" means lucrative; "pretentious" means pompous; and "intuitive" means known without being taught.

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