SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #709 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

IMPECUNIOUS

Possible Answers:

Impudent

Impertinent

Imperial

Impoverished

Impudent

Correct answer:

Impoverished

Explanation:

"Impecunious" means "impoverished," penniless, destitute. "Impudent" means impertinent, insolent, and cheeky. "Imperial" is the adjective form of emperor or empire.

Example Question #710 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PLAINTIVE

Possible Answers:

Mournful

Irascible

Spectral

Gauche

Imperturbable

Correct answer:

Mournful

Explanation:

"Imperturbable" means unable to be bothered. This is an antonym for "irascible," which means irritable, cranky. "Plaintive" means "mournful" or wistful. "Gauche" is a synonym for inelegant, tasteless. "Spectral" is a synonym for "ghostly."

Example Question #1501 : Synonyms

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

FLATTERING

Possible Answers:

Puerile

Lethargic

Torpid

Obsequious

Derogatory

Correct answer:

Obsequious

Explanation:

"Flattering" means "obsequious," fawning. "Derogatory" and "disrespectful" are synonyms, as are "puerile" and "juvenile." "Torpid" and "lethargic" are synonyms for sluggish.

Example Question #1502 : Synonyms

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

FABLED

Possible Answers:

Enigmatic

Emblematic

Legendary

Implicit

Confounding

Correct answer:

Legendary

Explanation:

"Fabled" means storied or "legendary." "Enigmatic" means mysterious, and "confounding" means bewildering or confusing. "Implicit" is an antonym of "explicit." "Emblematic" means symbolic.

Example Question #1503 : Synonyms

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

IGNOMINIOUS

Possible Answers:

Arbitrary

Multifarious

Manifold

Shameful

Proud

Correct answer:

Shameful

Explanation:

"Ignominy" is shame and humiliation. "Proud" means pleased and glad with one's own achievements, and "arbitrary" means random. "Multifarious" and "manifold" both mean diverse and varied.

Example Question #1504 : Synonyms

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

INEFFABLE

Possible Answers:

Unspeakable

Luxurious

Dilatory

Storied

Fervid

Correct answer:

Unspeakable

Explanation:

"Ineffable" describes something that cannot be spoken or put into words. "Dilatory" means sluggish, and "fervid" means ardent or impassioned. "Luxurious" means opulent, fancy, and deluxe. "Storied" is another word for "legendary."

Example Question #1505 : Synonyms

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

PUERILE

Possible Answers:

Adulterated

Juvenile

Rancorous

Euphoric

Heinous

Correct answer:

Juvenile

Explanation:

"Puerile" means "juvenile" or immature. "Adulterated" means impure or contaminated. "Heinous" is a synonym for "atrocious," and "rancorous" is a synonym for "spiteful." "Euphoric" means elated and ecstatic.

Example Question #1506 : Synonyms

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

INIMICAL

Possible Answers:

Celibate

Injurious

Intractable

Enthralled

Disconsolate

Correct answer:

Injurious

Explanation:

The adjective "inimical" means hostile, unfriendly or causing harm, detrimental, "injurious." Just to provide further clarification on a difficult word "injurious" means leading to or causing injury. Additionally, "intractable" means stubborn, obstinate, not prone to changing one's mind; "celibate" means abstinent, not engaging or having engaged in sexual acts; "enthralled" means captivated by and attracted to; "disconsolate" means unhappy and unable to be consoled, not able to be cheered up.

Example Question #1507 : Synonyms

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

ERUDITE

Possible Answers:

Quizzical

Elementary

Equestrian

Ambivalent

Scholarly

Correct answer:

Scholarly

Explanation:

"Erudite" means learned or "scholarly." "Equestrian" is an adjective that means related to horses, and "ambivalent" is an adjective that describes the state of having mixed feelings. "Quizzical" means inquiring or curious. "Elementary" means simple, basic.

Example Question #1508 : Synonyms

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

BANAL

Possible Answers:

Ingenious

Potable

Trite

Rare

Querulous

Correct answer:

Trite

Explanation:

"Banal" is a synonym for "trite," hackneyed, or boringly commonplace. This is an antonym of both "rare" and "ingenious," or clever. "Querulous" means irritable or petulant. "Potable" means able to be drunk safely.

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