SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #841 : Synonyms

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

DELICATE

Possible Answers:

Sturdy

Supportive

Fragile

Effective

Confused

Correct answer:

Fragile

Explanation:

"Delicate" means fragile.

Example Question #842 : Synonyms

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

TRANSPARENT

Possible Answers:

Mature

Clear

Foggy

Commendable

Muddy

Correct answer:

Clear

Explanation:

"Transparent" means clear.

Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

FLACCID

Possible Answers:

Fortunate

Gourmet

Sociable

Sturdy

Limp

Correct answer:

Limp

Explanation:

"Flaccid" means limp.

Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

DILAPIDATED

Possible Answers:

Efficient

Transparent

Courageous

Hard-working

Disrepair

Correct answer:

Disrepair

Explanation:

"Dilapidated" means worn-down or in a state of disrepair.

Example Question #53 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

DERELICT

Possible Answers:

Run-down

Scholarly

Renovated

Transparent

Gloomy

Correct answer:

Run-down

Explanation:

"Derelict" means run-down.

Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

MOTLEY

Possible Answers:

particular

varied

dangerous

manufactured

surprising

Correct answer:

varied

Explanation:

"Motley" means varied in appearance or character.

Example Question #54 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

TANGIBLE

Possible Answers:

Tropical

Serious

Physical

Emotional

Warm

Correct answer:

Physical

Explanation:

Tangible means real, perceptible by touch, or physical.

Example Question #843 : Synonyms

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

INFLAMMABLE

Possible Answers:

Flammable

Flame

Fireproof

Hazardous

Glowing

Correct answer:

Flammable

Explanation:

The answer is "inflammable." The prefix "in-" can mean not, but it is not used this way in the word "inflammable." "Inflammable" and "flammable" are synonyms that both mean easily set on fire. Considering that "fireproof" means resistant to catching fire, "hazardous" means dangerous, a "flame" is burning gas or a glow of light, and "glowing" means producing a little bit of light, "inflammable" is the best choice.

Example Question #56 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

TEPID

Possible Answers:

Flavorful

Wet

Lukewarm

Petite

Hot-tempered

Correct answer:

Lukewarm

Explanation:

Tepid is used to describe something that's only slightly warm: "A cup of tepid tea."

Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

GARISH

Possible Answers:

Severe

Lurid

Proper

Frightening

Delightful

Correct answer:

Lurid

Explanation:

"Garish" means too bright and showy, and the correct answer "lurid" means having a color so bright that it is unpleasant. The other choices do not have similar definitions: "delightful" means fun and joyful, "proper" means appropriate, "severe" means harsh, and "frightening" means scary.

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