SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1481 : Synonyms

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

PROPITOUS

Possible Answers:

Favorable

Peevish

Petulant

Smarmy

Ludicrous

Correct answer:

Favorable

Explanation:

"Propitious" is a synonym for auspicious, promising, and "favorable." "Ludicrous" is a synonym for ridiculous. "Petulant" and "peevish" are synonyms for irritable. "Smarmy" is a synonym for unctuous.

Example Question #1482 : Synonyms

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

PERNICIOUS

Possible Answers:

Dishonest

Sedulous

Harmful

Typical

Anomalous

Correct answer:

Harmful

Explanation:

"Pernicious" means both injurious and "harmful." "Typical" and "abnormal" are antonyms, and "anomalous" means abnormal. "Dishonest" is an antonym for "truthful." "Sedulous" means hardworking and diligent.

Example Question #691 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SOMNOLENT

Possible Answers:

Peachy

Sleepy

Potent

Stringent

Exquisite

Correct answer:

Sleepy

Explanation:

"Somnolent" and "sleepy" are synonyms. "Exquisite" means beautiful and elegant. "Potent" is a synonym for powerful, and "peachy" is a synonym for fine. "Stringent" means strict and severe.

Example Question #692 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DEROGATORY

Possible Answers:

Disparaging

Terrestrial

Celestial

Censorious

Commendable

Correct answer:

Disparaging

Explanation:

"Derogatory" means disrespectful, "disparaging," and demeaning. "Censorious" means very critical, and "commendable" means praiseworthy. "Celestial" means heavenly and is a near antonym for "terrestrial," or earthly.

Example Question #693 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

APT

Possible Answers:

Blustery

Frank

Delicious

Apposite

Unfitting

Correct answer:

Apposite

Explanation:

"Apt" is another word for "apposite" or suitable. This is an antonym for "unfitting." "Delicious" means very good tasting, and "blustery" is another word for windy. "Frank" means forthright and candid.

Example Question #694 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

FORBIDDING

Possible Answers:

Witty

Iconic

Threatening

Welcoming

Crafty

Correct answer:

Threatening

Explanation:

"Forbidding" means uninviting or threatening. This is an antonym for "welcoming." "Witty" means humorously intelligent, and "crafty" means clever and devious. "Iconic" is a synonym for classic; it can also mean related or pertaining to a religious icon.

Example Question #695 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SCATHING

Possible Answers:

Harvested

Blistering

Abysmal

Autumnal

Lively

Correct answer:

Blistering

Explanation:

"Scathing" means biting, severe, and "blistering." "Abysmal" means dreadful or terrible, and "lively" means animated. "Autumnal" is an adjective for autumn or fall.

Example Question #696 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

TORPID

Possible Answers:

Sluggish

Improvised

Illogical

Legendary

Elaborate

Correct answer:

Sluggish

Explanation:

"Torpid" is another word for "sluggish" or lethargic. "Elaborate" means very complex and intricate. "Improvised" means unplanned or spontaneous. "Illogical" is an antonym for "logical," and "legendary" is a synonym for fabled or storied.

Example Question #697 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ASSAILABLE

Possible Answers:

Erratic

Voluminous

Intractable

Immutable

Vulnerable

Correct answer:

Vulnerable

Explanation:

The verb "assail" means attack, so the adjective "assailable" means able to be attacked, susceptible to attack. This is closest in meaning to "vulnerable." Additionally, "immutable" means fixed, never-changing; "voluminous" means large, vast, having a lot of volume; "intractable" means stubborn, obstinate, refusing to change one's mind; "erratic" means unreliable, inconsistent.

Example Question #698 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

INDISCRIMINATE

Possible Answers:

False

Verbose

Random

Organized

Firm

Correct answer:

Random

Explanation:

The adjective "indiscriminate" means not selective, done randomly without any consideration. Additionally, "verbose" means (of writing or speech) wordy, overly complicated

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