SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #2521 : Synonyms

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

HEINOUS

Possible Answers:

Sparse

Scanty

Torpid

Atrocious

Crushed

Correct answer:

Atrocious

Explanation:

"Heinous" and "atrocious" are synonyms. "Torpid" is another word for sluggish or lethargic. "Scanty" and "sparse" are synonyms, as are "crushed" and "devastated."

Example Question #2522 : Synonyms

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

ERRATIC

Possible Answers:

Apposite

Derogatory

Unpredictable

Distraught

Wholesome

Correct answer:

Unpredictable

Explanation:

"Erratic" means sporadic or "unpredictable." "Distraught" is a synonym for "distressed," and "wholesome" is a synonym for "healthful." "Apposite" means apt or appropriate for the circumstances. "Derogatory" is a synonym for "disparaging" or denigratory.

Example Question #2523 : Synonyms

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

MANIFOLD

Possible Answers:

Multifarious

Bewildered

Fabled

Homogenous

Bewitching

Correct answer:

Multifarious

Explanation:

"Manifold" and "multifarious" both mean diverse and heterogenous, an antonym for "homogenous." "Fabled" and "legendary" are synonyms, as are "bewitching" and "enchanting." "Bewildered" means confused.

Example Question #2524 : Synonyms

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

EGREGIOUS

Possible Answers:

Chauvinistic

Appalling

Jingoistic

Gregarious

Penurious

Correct answer:

Appalling

Explanation:

"Egregious" means outstandingly bad, shocking, or "appalling." "Penurious" and "impoverished" are synonyms, as are "jingoistic" and "chauvinistic." "Gregarious" is another word for outgoing and social.

Example Question #2525 : Synonyms

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

INSIPID

Possible Answers:

Luckless

Helpless

Tasteless

Aimless

Hopeless

Correct answer:

Tasteless

Explanation:

The adjective "insipid" means lacking flavor, tasteless. Additionally, "aimless" means without goals or direction; "luckless" means unfortunate, hapless

Example Question #2526 : Synonyms

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

EXQUISITE

Possible Answers:

Disheartening

Appalling

Delightful

Unnerving

Abrasive

Correct answer:

Delightful

Explanation:

The adjective "exquisite" means lovely, beautiful, and delightful. "Appalling" means disgusting and shocking or horrifying and sickening; "disheartening" means causing one to lose faith, making one less optimistic; "unnerving" means unsettling and making one feel nervous and uncomfortable; and "abrasive" means rude and obnoxious.

Example Question #2527 : Synonyms

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

LACKLUSTER

Possible Answers:

Grandiose

Uninspired

Amenable

Inimical

Munificent

Correct answer:

Uninspired

Explanation:

The adjective "lackluster" means underwhelming, uninspiring. Additionally, "amenable" means cooperative, open to a suggestion; "munificent" means generous; "inimical" means unfriendly; "grandiose" means extravagant, luxurious, ostentatious.

Example Question #2528 : Synonyms

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

PROTEAN

Possible Answers:

Early

Dilatory

Putative

Erratic

Mutable

Correct answer:

Mutable

Explanation:

"Protean" means changing, "mutable," or variable. "Putative" means presumed or supposed, and "erratic" means random. "Early" is an antonym of "late." "Dilatory" means either slow to act or tending to cause delays, depending on the context.

Example Question #2529 : Synonyms

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

ADULATORY

Possible Answers:

Accusative

Speculative

Conjectural

Fearful

Complimentary

Correct answer:

Complimentary

Explanation:

"Adulation" means praise and compliments, so "adulatory" means complimentary or praising. "Conjectural" is a synonym for "speculative." "Fearful" is a synonym for "frightened" and "afraid." "Accusative" means the same thing as "accusatory."

Example Question #2530 : Synonyms

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

ASININE

Possible Answers:

Astute

Wholesome

Stupid

Perspicacious

Endemic

Correct answer:

Stupid

Explanation:

"Asinine" means "stupid" or foolish. This is somewhat of an antonym for "astute," or intelligent. "Perspicacious" similarly means sharp and discerning. If something is "endemic" to a region, it is native to that region. "Wholesome" means healthy.

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