SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #2531 : Synonyms

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

CRAVEN

Possible Answers:

Bucolic

Obsequious

Abject

Devilish

enigmatic

Correct answer:

Abject

Explanation:

"Craven" means "abject" and cowardly. "Devilish" is the adjective form of "devil." "Obsequious" means flattering and fawning, and "bucolic" means rustic or rural. "Enigmatic" is a synonym for "mysterious."

Example Question #2532 : Synonyms

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

IMMUTABLE

Possible Answers:

Heinous

protean

Elaborate

Inconsistent

Unchanging

Correct answer:

Unchanging

Explanation:

"Immutable" means "unchanging." This is the opposite of "protean," which means malleable and ever-changing. "Inconsistent" is an antonym for "consistent," and "elaborate" is a synonym for "complex" or intricate. "Heinous" means dreadful or atrocious.

Example Question #2533 : Synonyms

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

MITIGATED

Possible Answers:

Alert

Capricious

Exacerbated

Exigent

Lessened

Correct answer:

Lessened

Explanation:

To "mitigate" is to lessen or alleviate the severity of something. This is an antonym of "exacerbate," which means to make something worse or more extreme. "Exigent" means urgent and pressing. "Alert" means vigilant or watchful, and "capricious" means fickle and changing.

Example Question #2534 : Synonyms

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

EPHEMERAL

Possible Answers:

Adulterated

Indulgent

Frantic

Fleeting

Erratic

Correct answer:

Fleeting

Explanation:

"Ephemeral" means "fleeting," short-lived, and brief. "Adulterated" is a synonym for "contaminated," and "erratic" is a synonym for "unpredictable." "Frantic" means frenzied, and "indulgent" means permissive or lenient.

Example Question #2535 : Synonyms

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

ONEROUS

Possible Answers:

Difficult

Vituperative

Vacuous

Phlegmatic

Excessive

Correct answer:

Difficult

Explanation:

"Onerous" means difficult and burdensome. "Vacuous" means silly and inane, and "vituperative" means bitter and abusive. "Phlegmatic" is a synonym for "calm" and "composed." "Excessive" means too much.

Example Question #2536 : Synonyms

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

DAUNTING

Possible Answers:

Immutable

Gauche

Formidable

Malleable

Enervated

Correct answer:

Formidable

Explanation:

"Daunting" and "formidable" are synonyms that mean intimidating. "Immutable" means unchanging, which is an antonym for "malleable," or flexible and easily changing. "Gauche" is a synonym for "inelegant" and "tasteless." "Enervated" means weakened and lacking in energy.

Example Question #2537 : Synonyms

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

EXIGENT

Possible Answers:

Urgent

Baronial

Garish

Frenzied

Impecunious

Correct answer:

Urgent

Explanation:

"Exigent" means "urgent" and dire. "Impecunious" means penniless and destitute. "Baronial" means grand and stately. "Frenzied" is a synonym for "frantic," and "garish" is a synonym for "tawdry."

Example Question #2538 : Synonyms

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

SPECIOUS

Possible Answers:

Gleeful

Strenuous

Misleading

Advantageous

Onerous

Correct answer:

Misleading

Explanation:

"Specious" means deceitful or "misleading." "Onerous" and "strenuous" are synonyms that both mean laborious, difficult. "Gleeful" means delightful, joyful. "Advantageous" and "beneficial" are synonyms.

Example Question #2539 : Synonyms

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

LAUDATORY

Possible Answers:

Distraught

Supercilious

Congratulatory

Munificent

Euphoric

Correct answer:

Congratulatory

Explanation:

"Laudatory" means "congratulatory" and complimentary. "Munificent" is a synonym for "bountiful" or generous. "Distraught" is a synonym for "distressed." "Euphoric" means ecstatic or elated. "Supercilious" means haughty, arrogant.

Example Question #2540 : Synonyms

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

BIZARRE

Possible Answers:

Derelict

Impeccable

Soft

Unusual

Common

Correct answer:

Unusual

Explanation:

The adjective "bizarre" means weird, unfamiliar and unusual. Additionally, "impeccable" means flawless, perfect; "derelict" means (of a building) in poor condition, falling down.

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