SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs

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Example Questions

Example Question #2164 : Identifying Synonyms

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

GLIB

Possible Answers:

Flippant

Fortified

Weak

Silly

Unsure

Correct answer:

Flippant

Explanation:

"Glib" means speaking a lot but in an insincere and flippant way, so "flippant," meaning facetious and rude, is the correct answer.

Example Question #2165 : Identifying Synonyms

SPURIOUS

Possible Answers:

False

Dissected

Underwhelmed

Fixated

Enraged

Correct answer:

False

Explanation:

"Spurious" means counterfeit or untrue. (Example: "The paper was full of spurious claims, and Francis wasn't surprised that the argument's evidence was lacking, as evidence would have contradicted its claims.") Therefore, "false" is the best synonym.

Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance

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

IRREFUTABLE

Possible Answers:

Implausible

Deniable

Rebuttable

Undeniable

Plausible

Correct answer:

Undeniable

Explanation:

"Irrefutable" is an adjective meaning "impossible to deny or disprove." While "undeniable" and "implausible" may each look like a potentially correct answer because like "irrefutable," "undeniable" and" implausible" each begin with a negative prefix; however, "implausible" means "not seeming reasonable or probable; failing to convince," so it is actually an antonym of "irrefutable," and not the correct answer. "Undeniable," however, means "unable to be denied or disputed." Since "undeniable" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "irrefutable," so "undeniable" is the correct answer.

Example Question #2311 : Synonyms

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

ERRONEOUS

Possible Answers:

Correct

Exigent

Dull

Quick

Incorrect

Correct answer:

Incorrect

Explanation:

"Erroneous" is used to describe a mistake or something that is incorrect. Correct would be the opposite of Erroneous. Exigent means immediate, Quick means to be fast at something, and Dull means boring. These last three words have no relation to Erroneous in this situation.

Example Question #2312 : Synonyms

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

REDUNDANT

Possible Answers:

Incorrect

Natural

Needless

Manufactured

Mesmerizing

Correct answer:

Needless

Explanation:

Redundant means no longer useful or needed.

Example Question #2313 : Synonyms

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

GENUINE

Possible Answers:

Authentic

Cheerful

Flat

Transparent

Obscure

Correct answer:

Authentic

Explanation:

Genuine means that something is really what it claims to be, or authentic.

Example Question #2171 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SUPERFLUOUS

Possible Answers:

Articulate

Timid

Ornate

Extra

Diversified

Correct answer:

Extra

Explanation:

Superfluous means more than is necessary.  Thus, the correct answer choice is "extra."  

Example Question #997 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PROFOUND

Possible Answers:

Insistent

Calm

Glib

Forgotten

Deep

Correct answer:

Deep

Explanation:

Profound means wise, intense, or deep.

Example Question #998 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

IMPLICIT

Possible Answers:

Suggested

Transient

Corrupt

Melodious

Finicky

Correct answer:

Suggested

Explanation:

Implicit means implied but not plainly expressed, or suggested.

Example Question #999 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

IMPLAUSIBLE

Possible Answers:

Unlikely

Inconsistent

Random

Transparent

Wet

Correct answer:

Unlikely

Explanation:

Implausible means not seeming reasonable, or unlikely.

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