SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1358 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

INTENSE

Possible Answers:

strange

vigorous

lethargic

palateable

rural

Correct answer:

vigorous

Explanation:

"Intense" means of extreme force or strength, or vigorous.

Example Question #73 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Synonyms: find the words that match most closely.

IRREPRESSIBLE

Possible Answers:

Occasional

Racous

Unquenchable

Pleasant

Catastrophic

Correct answer:

Unquenchable

Explanation:

"Irrepressible" means unable to be repressed or controlled, or unquenchable.

Example Question #1361 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CONVOLUTED

Possible Answers:

garrulous

laconic

complicated

articulate

useful

Correct answer:

complicated

Explanation:

"Convoluted" means extremely complex or complicated.

Example Question #1401 : Synonyms

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

QUIESCENT.

Possible Answers:

Vigorous

Dynamic 

Energetic 

Inactive

Vivacious 

Correct answer:

Inactive

Explanation:

“Quiescent” means quiet and inactive. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all synonyms that mean full of energy.

Example Question #1402 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

IMPOTENT

Possible Answers:

cranky

congruent

powerless

formulaic

reductive

Correct answer:

powerless

Explanation:

"Impotent" means unable to take action, or powerless.

Example Question #1403 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

FEEBLE

Possible Answers:

frail

melancholic

composed

patterned

terse

Correct answer:

frail

Explanation:

"Feeble" means weak or frail.

Example Question #1404 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

ROBUST

Possible Answers:

vigorous

fortuitous

fickle

lacking

agile

Correct answer:

vigorous

Explanation:

"Robust" means strong or vigorous.

Example Question #1403 : Synonyms

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

INTRICATE

Possible Answers:

Complex

Sluggish

Lawless

Mandatory

Sullen

Correct answer:

Complex

Explanation:

"Intricate" means "complex" or very complicated. "Sluggish" means tired or slow-moving. "Lawless" means lacking enforced rules or a system of government. "Mandatory" means required or obligated. "Sullen" means sad and gloomy.

Example Question #1404 : Synonyms

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

FORMIDABLE

Possible Answers:

Intimidating

Charming

Remiss

Tranquil

Optimistic

Correct answer:

Intimidating

Explanation:

"Formidable" means strong and capable of instilling fear and respect in the eyes of other people. So, "intimidating" is the correct answer. "Remiss" means negligent or not careful. "Optimistic" means positive about the future or hopeful. "Tranquil" means calm or peaceful. "Charming" means attractive or pleasant.

Example Question #1405 : Synonyms

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

FORMIDABLE

Possible Answers:

Intimidating

Shapely

Fundamental

Complex

Encouraging

Correct answer:

Intimidating

Explanation:

"Formidable" means very large, powerful, or intense. The correct answer "intimidating" is similar in meaning; it means making someone feel afraid or making someone feel timid. The other choices do not have similar definitions: "complex" means complicated; "shapely" means curvy; "fundamental" means basic; and "encouraging" means supportive.

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