SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1213 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

CRAVEN

Possible Answers:

Obsequious

Abject

Bucolic

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 #1214 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

IMMUTABLE

Possible Answers:

Elaborate

Inconsistent

Heinous

Unchanging

protean

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 #1215 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

MITIGATED

Possible Answers:

Alert

Exigent

Capricious

Exacerbated

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 #1216 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

EPHEMERAL

Possible Answers:

Adulterated

Fleeting

Frantic

Erratic

Indulgent

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 #1217 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ONEROUS

Possible Answers:

Vituperative

Excessive

Difficult

Phlegmatic

Vacuous

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 #1218 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DAUNTING

Possible Answers:

Immutable

Gauche

Enervated

Formidable

Malleable

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 #1219 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

EXIGENT

Possible Answers:

Garish

Urgent

Frenzied

Impecunious

Baronial

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 #1220 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SPECIOUS

Possible Answers:

Misleading

Onerous

Strenuous

Gleeful

Advantageous

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 #2531 : Synonyms

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

LAUDATORY

Possible Answers:

Munificent

Supercilious

Distraught

Euphoric

Congratulatory

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 #2532 : Synonyms

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

BIZARRE

Possible Answers:

Impeccable

Soft

Unusual

Derelict

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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