SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

DESPONDENT

Possible Answers:

old-fashioned

rude

malleable

crestfallen

patriarchal

Correct answer:

crestfallen

Explanation:

"Despondent" means in low spirits, or crestfallen.

Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

Synonyms

Morose

Possible Answers:

Stubborn

Sullen

Careful

Flexible

Obdurate

Correct answer:

Sullen

Explanation:

"Morose" means sullen or gloomy. Obdurate and stubborn are synonyms.

Example Question #911 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

EUPHORIC

Possible Answers:

corrupt

trivial

nicely phrased

foolhardy

elated

Correct answer:

elated

Explanation:

"Euphoric" means extremely happy, or elated.

Example Question #911 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

DISAFFECTED

Possible Answers:

untouched

resourceful

frustrated

spirited

caring

Correct answer:

frustrated

Explanation:

"Disaffected" means dissatisfied or frustrated with the people in power.

Example Question #911 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

SMITTEN

Possible Answers:

afflicted

determined

inspired by

romantic

weary

Correct answer:

afflicted

Explanation:

"Smitten" means attacked or afflicted by something, often a disease.

Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PENITENT

Possible Answers:

thoughtful

frank

remarkable

contrite

archaic

Correct answer:

contrite

Explanation:

"Penitent" means remorseful, or contrite.

Example Question #912 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

APATHETIC

Possible Answers:

Idle

Indifferent

Patient

Successful

Redundant

Correct answer:

Indifferent

Explanation:

"Apathetic" means showing no interest or enthusiasm, or indifferent.

Example Question #912 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

GLUM

Possible Answers:

Professional

Sticky

Enthusiastic

Gloomy

Prudent

Correct answer:

Gloomy

Explanation:

"Glum" means gloomy. None of the other answers have any relation to "glum." "Enthusiastic" means showing interest or enjoyment. "Prudent" means careful or cautious. "Professional" describes a person who is an expert in some field. "Sticky" means adhesive or humid and muggy.

Example Question #913 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

NONPLUSSED

Possible Answers:

Monumental

Undercover

Stingy

Genuine

Bewildered

Correct answer:

Bewildered

Explanation:

"Nonplussed" means bewildered or perplexed. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "nonplussed": "genuine" means authentic or earnest; "stingy" means frugal; "monumental" means of great importance or very large; and "undercover" means keeping one's identity a secret while working for a group or organization such as the police.

Example Question #914 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ABJECT

Possible Answers:

New

Hopeless

Feminine

Watchful

Rusty

Correct answer:

Hopeless

Explanation:

"Abject" means miserable or utterly hopeless, so "hopeless" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "abject": "rusty" means out of practice or covered in rust; "new" means novel; "feminine" means womanly; and "watchful" means alert.  

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