SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #2226 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ARCHAIC

Possible Answers:

Voracious

Newfangled

Obsolete

Novel

Impatient

Correct answer:

Obsolete

Explanation:

"Archaic" means outdated and obsolete. This is an antonym of "newfangled" and "novel." "Voracious" means either very eager or very hungry, depending on the context. "Impatient," of course, is an antonym of "patient."

Example Question #2227 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

EUPHORIC

Possible Answers:

Bucolic

Potable

Peachy

Elated

Savory 

Correct answer:

Elated

Explanation:

"Euphoric" means elated, ecstatic, and very happy. "Savory" means aromatic or tasty, and "potable" means drinkable or safe to drink. "Bucolic" means rustic or rural, and "peachy" means just fine.

Example Question #2228 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

BLUSTERY

Possible Answers:

Gusty

Serene

Eligible

Decrepit

Righteous

Correct answer:

Gusty

Explanation:

"Blustery" and "gusty" are both synonyms for windy. "Serene," which means calm and placid, could be a near antonym for this concept. "Righteous" means virtuous and upstanding, and "decrepit" means decaying and dilapidated. "Eligible" means qualified.

Example Question #2229 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

LUDICROUS

Possible Answers:

Quizzical

Stringent

Stingy

Absurd

Baffled

Correct answer:

Absurd

Explanation:

"Ludicrous" and "absurd" both mean ridiculous. "Stingy" means thrifty and miserly. "Stringent" means strict and firm. "Quizzical" means puzzled or baffled.

Example Question #2230 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

DELETERIOUS

Possible Answers:

Exultant

Harmful

Fervid

Jubilant

Leery

Correct answer:

Harmful

Explanation:

"Deleterious" means inimical, harmful, or hostile. "Jubilant" means overjoyed and exultant. "Leery" means cautious and wary. "Fervid" means both fervent and impassioned.

Example Question #2231 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PAROCHIAL

Possible Answers:

Eloquent

Provincial

Stingy

Genius

Liberal

Correct answer:

Provincial

Explanation:

"Parochial" and "provincial" are both synonyms for narrow-minded, conservative. This is an antonym of "liberal." "Stingy" means miserly, and "eloquent" means well spoken, fluent. "Genius" means brilliant.

Example Question #2232 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

BUCOLIC

Possible Answers:

Eccentric

Cryptic

Rustic

Enigmatic

Urban

Correct answer:

Rustic

Explanation:

"Bucolic" means rural and rustic. This is the opposite of "urban," which is an adjective describing cities. "Eccentric" means unusual and strange, and "cryptic" means enigmatic or mysterious.

Example Question #2233 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

AMBIGUOUS

Possible Answers:

Emotional

Exorbitant

Unequivocal

Equivocal

Pitiful

Correct answer:

Equivocal

Explanation:

"Ambiguous" means unclear and equivocal. This is an antonym of "unequivocal," which means clear. "Pitiful" means pathetic, and "exorbitant" means excessive, over the top. "Emotional" means filled with or expressing great emotion.

Example Question #2234 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

SPECTRAL

Possible Answers:

Sedulous

Ghostly

Animated

Assiduous

Maudlin

Correct answer:

Ghostly

Explanation:

"Spectral" means ghostly, shadowy. "Maudlin" means overly sentimental, and "animated" means lively, energetic. "Sedulous" and "assiduous" are both synonyms for hardworking and diligent.

Example Question #2235 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

POTABLE

Possible Answers:

Dissolute

Drinkable

Powerful

Abysmal

Inebriated

Correct answer:

Drinkable

Explanation:

"Potable" means drinkable, safe to drink. "Inebriated" means drunk, but the two words are not related. "Abysmal" means dreadful, terrible. "Dissolute" means decadent. "Powerful" is a synonym for "potent," not "potable."

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