SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #57 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

MALLEABLE

Possible Answers:

Malign

Pliable

Injurious

Abusive

Maleficent

Correct answer:

Pliable

Explanation:

'Malleable" and "pliable" are synonymous adjectives. They describe a thing which is able to be shaped or molded. Some of the other answer choices might look similar, but they do not have this meaning.

Example Question #58 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

POLISHED

Possible Answers:

Tarnished

Glossy

Scratched

Bruised

Dull

Correct answer:

Glossy

Explanation:

"Polished" is a synonym for "glossy" and refers to the shining appearance of an item. The other answer choices are antonyms of the word "polished."

Example Question #851 : Synonyms

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

TOUCHABLE

Possible Answers:

Tangled

Tangible

Edible

Tantalizing

Triangular

Correct answer:

Tangible

Explanation:

"Touchable" and "tangible" are synonyms referring to items that have a physical presence. The other words do not have meanings that are related to "touchable." 

Example Question #852 : Synonyms

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

INCONSPICUOUS

Possible Answers:

Expert

Jagged

Discreet

Archaic

Significant

Correct answer:

Discreet

Explanation:

"Inconspicuous" means tending not to draw attention. "Expertly" means skillfully, and "significantly" means importantly. "Archaic" means out of date. "Jagged" means having rough edges.

Example Question #853 : Synonyms

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

PELLUCID

Possible Answers:

Transparent

Tangible

Marital

Immaterial

Opaque

Correct answer:

Transparent

Explanation:

"Pellucid" means very clear and transparent. This the antonym of "opaque," which describes material that cannot be seen through. "Marital" is the adjective form of "marriage," and "immaterial" means either irrelevant or intangible. This is an antonym of "tangible," which means able to be touched.

Example Question #854 : Synonyms

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

TEAL

Possible Answers:

Amethyst

Delft

Turquoise

Azure

Cerise

Correct answer:

Turquoise

Explanation:

"Teal" and "turquoise" describe a similarly greenish-blue color. "Cerise" is the moderate red color of cherries. "Amethyst" is a lilac-purple color or gemstone. "Delft" is a city, but it is more commonly an adjective used to describe a particular shade of blue and type of pottery design. "Azure" is a bright sky blue color.

Example Question #855 : Synonyms

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

FLORAL

Possible Answers:

Opulent

Extravagant

Flowery

Thrifty

Sartorial

Correct answer:

Flowery

Explanation:

"Floral" and "flowery" are synonyms. "Opulent" means very wealthy, and "extravagant" means too expensive or too fancy. This is an antonym of "thrifty," or frugal. "Sartorial" is an adjective that means related to clothing.

Example Question #856 : Synonyms

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

DISMAL

Possible Answers:

Eligible

Abandoned

Dreary

Uplifting

Spectral

Correct answer:

Dreary

Explanation:

"Dingy" means dim and depressing. This is an antonym of "uplifting." "Spectral" means ghostlike. "Abandoned" and "vacant" are synonyms. "Eligible" means qualified.

Example Question #857 : Synonyms

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

SERPENTINE

Possible Answers:

Dismal

Munificent

Accurate

Adroit

Winding

Correct answer:

Winding

Explanation:

"Serpentine" means twisting or "winding." "Dismal" is a synonym for dreary, and "munificent" means generous or bountiful. "Accurate" is another word for precise. "Adroit" means deft and skillful.

Example Question #858 : Synonyms

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

BARONIAL

Possible Answers:

Elegant

Paltry

Grand

Distraught

Measly

Correct answer:

Grand

Explanation:

"Baronial" means both "grand" and stately. "Distraught" means distressed, and "elegant" means graceful, stylish, and sophisticated. "Measly" and "paltry" both mean small, few, or insufficient.

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