SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #866 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

DESPONDENT

Possible Answers:

patriarchal

crestfallen

malleable

old-fashioned

rude

Correct answer:

crestfallen

Explanation:

"Despondent" means in low spirits, or crestfallen.

Example Question #867 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms

Morose

Possible Answers:

Sullen

Stubborn

Careful

Flexible

Obdurate

Correct answer:

Sullen

Explanation:

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

Example Question #1662 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

EUPHORIC

Possible Answers:

elated

nicely phrased

corrupt

trivial

foolhardy

Correct answer:

elated

Explanation:

"Euphoric" means extremely happy, or elated.

Example Question #872 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

DISAFFECTED

Possible Answers:

caring

spirited

untouched

resourceful

frustrated

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:

romantic

determined

weary

inspired by

afflicted

Correct answer:

afflicted

Explanation:

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

Example Question #874 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PENITENT

Possible Answers:

contrite

remarkable

frank

archaic

thoughtful

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

Redundant

Successful

Patient

Indifferent

Correct answer:

Indifferent

Explanation:

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

Example Question #913 : Synonyms

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

GLUM

Possible Answers:

Enthusiastic

Sticky

Professional

Prudent

Gloomy

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 #914 : Synonyms

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

NONPLUSSED

Possible Answers:

Genuine

Monumental

Bewildered

Undercover

Stingy

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 #915 : Synonyms

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

ABJECT

Possible Answers:

New

Watchful

Feminine

Hopeless

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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