All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #831 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUTRID
Optimistic
Decaying
Causal
Latent
Lethal
Decaying
"Putrid" means rotten, decaying, or decomposing. The Latin root word, "putridus," means rotten.
Example Question #832 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TURGID
Swollen
Striped
Intimidating
Arrogant
Transparent
Swollen
"Turgid" means swollen.
Example Question #833 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SINUOUS
Harmonious
Inherent
Sparse
Purposeful
Winding
Winding
"Sinuous" means winding or curving.
Example Question #834 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EMACIATED
Curt
Formal
Masculine
Thin
Convergent
Thin
"Emaciated" means abnormally thin.
Example Question #835 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LITHE
Flexible
Stuck
Mundane
Valuable
Technical
Flexible
"Lithe" means flexible or easily bent.
Example Question #836 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RAUCOUS
Continuous
Buoyant
Nasal
Generous
Harsh
Harsh
"Raucous" means harsh or disorderly.
Example Question #837 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SINEWY
Ecstatic
Vulgar
Stringy
Upright
Brief
Stringy
"Sinewy" means tough, stringy, or strong.
Example Question #838 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NOISOME
Typical
Malodorous
Informed
Resonant
Dissolved
Malodorous
"Noisome" means offensive or having a foul odor. The best choice is "malodorous."
Example Question #839 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VISCOUS
Detractive
Syrupy
Hazy
Malignant
Educated
Syrupy
"Viscous" means thick and sticky. The best answer choice is "syrupy."
Example Question #837 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEBULOUS
Inverted
Vague
Low
Distrustful
Repeated
Vague
"Nebulous" means vague, indistinct, or cloudy.
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