SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #2302 : Synonyms

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

GLIB

Possible Answers:

Silly

Unsure

Fortified

Weak

Flippant

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 #2303 : Synonyms

SPURIOUS

Possible Answers:

Fixated

Dissected

False

Enraged

Underwhelmed

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 #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Truth, Existence, And Understanding

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

IRREFUTABLE

Possible Answers:

Undeniable

Deniable

Rebuttable

Implausible

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 #2167 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ERRONEOUS

Possible Answers:

Incorrect

Quick

Exigent

Dull

Correct

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 #2168 : Identifying Synonyms

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

REDUNDANT

Possible Answers:

Needless

Manufactured

Incorrect

Natural

Mesmerizing

Correct answer:

Needless

Explanation:

Redundant means no longer useful or needed.

Example Question #2169 : Identifying Synonyms

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

GENUINE

Possible Answers:

Authentic

Transparent

Obscure

Flat

Cheerful

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:

Diversified

Extra

Ornate

Articulate

Timid

Correct answer:

Extra

Explanation:

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

Example Question #2172 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PROFOUND

Possible Answers:

Forgotten

Insistent

Deep

Calm

Glib

Correct answer:

Deep

Explanation:

Profound means wise, intense, or deep.

Example Question #2172 : Identifying Synonyms

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

IMPLICIT

Possible Answers:

Corrupt

Suggested

Finicky

Transient

Melodious

Correct answer:

Suggested

Explanation:

Implicit means implied but not plainly expressed, or suggested.

Example Question #2173 : Identifying Synonyms

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

IMPLAUSIBLE

Possible Answers:

Transparent

Random

Inconsistent

Unlikely

Wet

Correct answer:

Unlikely

Explanation:

Implausible means not seeming reasonable, or unlikely.

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