SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Truth, Existence, And Understanding

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

IRREFUTABLE

Possible Answers:

Plausible

Deniable

Rebuttable

Implausible

Undeniable

Correct answer:

Undeniable

Explanation:

"Irrefutable" is an adjective meaning "impossible to deny or disprove." While "undeniable" and "implausible" may each look like a potentially correct answer because like "irrefutable," "undeniable" and" implausible" each begin with a negative prefix; however, "implausible" means "not seeming reasonable or probable; failing to convince," so it is actually an antonym of "irrefutable," and not the correct answer. "Undeniable," however, means "unable to be denied or disputed." Since "undeniable" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "irrefutable," so "undeniable" is the correct answer.

Example Question #993 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ERRONEOUS

Possible Answers:

Quick

Dull

Correct

Exigent

Incorrect

Correct answer:

Incorrect

Explanation:

"Erroneous" is used to describe a mistake or something that is incorrect. Correct would be the opposite of Erroneous. Exigent means immediate, Quick means to be fast at something, and Dull means boring. These last three words have no relation to Erroneous in this situation.

Example Question #2311 : Synonyms

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

REDUNDANT

Possible Answers:

Mesmerizing

Manufactured

Natural

Needless

Incorrect

Correct answer:

Needless

Explanation:

Redundant means no longer useful or needed.

Example Question #2312 : Synonyms

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

GENUINE

Possible Answers:

Obscure

Authentic

Cheerful

Flat

Transparent

Correct answer:

Authentic

Explanation:

Genuine means that something is really what it claims to be, or authentic.

Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance

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

SUPERFLUOUS

Possible Answers:

Ornate

Extra

Articulate

Diversified

Timid

Correct answer:

Extra

Explanation:

Superfluous means more than is necessary.  Thus, the correct answer choice is "extra."  

Example Question #2313 : Synonyms

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

PROFOUND

Possible Answers:

Insistent

Forgotten

Glib

Deep

Calm

Correct answer:

Deep

Explanation:

Profound means wise, intense, or deep.

Example Question #2314 : Synonyms

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

IMPLICIT

Possible Answers:

Suggested

Corrupt

Finicky

Melodious

Transient

Correct answer:

Suggested

Explanation:

Implicit means implied but not plainly expressed, or suggested.

Example Question #2315 : Synonyms

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

IMPLAUSIBLE

Possible Answers:

Transparent

Random

Inconsistent

Wet

Unlikely

Correct answer:

Unlikely

Explanation:

Implausible means not seeming reasonable, or unlikely.

Example Question #1001 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

CONTROVERSIAL

Possible Answers:

Disputed

Boring

Revolutionary

Diverse

Unhealthy

Correct answer:

Disputed

Explanation:

Controversial means giving rise to public disagreement, or disputed.

Example Question #1002 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ERRONEOUS

Possible Answers:

Adequate 

Fallible 

Accurate 

Inadequate

Mistaken 

Correct answer:

Mistaken 

Explanation:

“Erroneous” is an adjective that describes a mistaken or incorrect belief. “Accurate” is an antonym. "Fallible" means imperfect.

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