SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #2321 : Identifying Synonyms

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

IMMACULATE. 

Possible Answers:

Iniquitous

Broken 

Malleable 

Deplorable 

Flawless 

Correct answer:

Flawless 

Explanation:

“Immaculate” means flawless or perfect and usually relates to the cleanliness or goodliness of something. For clarification, "iniquitous" means wicked or sinful; "deplorable" means worthy of contempt or hatred; malleable means movable or flexible.

Example Question #2322 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INSIPID. 

Possible Answers:

Mournful 

Unexciting

Adventurous

Derisive 

Intrepid 

Correct answer:

Unexciting

Explanation:

“Insipid” is used to describe something unexciting. For clarification, "intrepid" means adventurous; "mournful" means full of sadness after a loss; "derisive" means disdainful or contemptuous.

Example Question #2323 : Identifying Synonyms

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

TRITE. 

Possible Answers:

Intense 

Bold 

Scornful 

Purposeful

Unoriginal 

Correct answer:

Unoriginal 

Explanation:

“Trite” is used to describe something unoriginal. For clarification, "scornful" means mocking or derisive.

Example Question #2324 : Identifying Synonyms

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

HACKNEYED.

Possible Answers:

Suspicious 

Cliché

Appropriate

Reformed

Demented 

Correct answer:

Cliché

Explanation:

“Hackneyed” means cliché or trite. For clarification, demented means crazy and frenzied; appropriate means fitting.

Example Question #2471 : Synonyms

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

VAPID. 

Possible Answers:

Heavy 

Dignified 

Strong 

Acrid 

Bland 

Correct answer:

Bland 

Explanation:

“Vapid” means bland, weak or lifeless. For clarification, dignified means noble and imposing; acrid means choking or unpleasant.

Example Question #2472 : Synonyms

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

LACKLUSTER.

Possible Answers:

Brilliant 

Uninspiring

Demanding 

Confident 

Motivating 

Correct answer:

Uninspiring

Explanation:

“Lackluster” means uninspiring or not good enough. For clarification, it is loosely an antonym of “motivating.”

Example Question #1159 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

IMPECCABLE

Possible Answers:

pedantic

flawless

crooning

trivial

foolhardy

Correct answer:

flawless

Explanation:

"Impeccable" means faultless or flawless.

Example Question #2473 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

LACKLUSTER

Possible Answers:

visual

uninspired

voracious

sustainable

scientific

Correct answer:

uninspired

Explanation:

"Lackluster" means lacking in vitality, or uninspired.

Example Question #3233 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

INSIPID

Possible Answers:

pandering

sweet

bothersome

unimaginative

rancorous

Correct answer:

unimaginative

Explanation:

"Insipid" means lacking interest, or unimaginative.

Example Question #3234 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

CRUDE

Possible Answers:

Rudimentary

Impressive

Ferocious

Illegal

Tantalizing

Correct answer:

Rudimentary

Explanation:

"Crude" means made in a rudimentary or makeshift way.

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