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 #1031 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

IMPERATIVE

Possible Answers:

Necessary

Dismissive

Inferior

Ambitious

Enchanting

Correct answer:

Necessary

Explanation:

"Imperative" means absolutely necessary or unavoidable.

Example Question #1032 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

COMPULSORY

Possible Answers:

Effective

Required

Dorsal

Communicative

Genuine

Correct answer:

Required

Explanation:

"Compulsory" means "required," or mandatory.

Example Question #1033 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

TRIVIAL

Possible Answers:

Testy

Careful

Frivolous

Splendid

Magnetic

Correct answer:

Frivolous

Explanation:

Trivial and frivolous both mean petty and superficial.

Example Question #1034 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ARCANE

Possible Answers:

Moody

Recent

Purposeful

Mysterious

Charming

Correct answer:

Mysterious

Explanation:

"Arcane" means understood by few, mysterious.

Example Question #1035 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

CRYPTIC

Possible Answers:

Mysterious 

Obvious 

Evident 

Palpable

Apparent 

Correct answer:

Mysterious 

Explanation:

“Cryptic” means enigmatic or mysterious. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all antonyms of cryptic and synonyms of one another.

Example Question #1036 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

VERITABLE

Possible Answers:

Doubtful

Legitimate

Dubious

Fair-weather

Capricious

Correct answer:

Legitimate

Explanation:

The word "veritable" is most similar in meaning to "legitimate" and relates an object's authentic nature. The other words do not share this meaning. Some of the answer choices are, in fact, antonyms of "veritable."

Example Question #1037 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

AUTHORITATIVE

Possible Answers:

Authorial

Awe-inspiring

Autumnal

Official

Authentic

Correct answer:

Official

Explanation:

"Authoritative" and "official" are synonyms. They refer to an object's standing or reputation as being of the highest official or institutional caliber. The other words might appear similar but do not have closely related meanings. "Authorial" refers to the something (usually intention) pertaining to an author.

Example Question #1038 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ENIGMATIC

Possible Answers:

Magnanimous

Magnificent

Mystical

Magnetic

Medicinal

Correct answer:

Mystical

Explanation:

"Enigmatic" and "mystical" are synonyms describing the quality of something esoteric and puzzling. The other words do not have meanings related to this sense of mystery. "Magnetic" refers either to the quality (in a person) of having a compelling personality, or the physical quality of attracting metals containing an opposite pole. "Magnificent" is an extremely positive adjective. "Magnanimous" refers to the quality of being generous and sympathetic to others.

Example Question #1039 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

UNADULTERATED

Possible Answers:

Pure

Considerate

Special

Elegant

Top-notch

Correct answer:

Pure

Explanation:

"Unadulterated" refers to something that is pure; something that has not been tampered with. The other answer choices have similarly positive connotations but don't quite capture this shade of meaning. "Elegant" may refer to something luxurious, while "special" and "top-notch" refer to something of good quality. "Considerate" is not at all related to the word "unadulterated."

Example Question #1040 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

INANE

Possible Answers:

Ingenuous

Disingenuous

Ponderous

Truculent

Fatuous

Correct answer:

Fatuous

Explanation:

The adjective "inane" means pointless, silly, and foolish. This is closest in meaning to "fatuous" which means vacuous, without purpose. Additionally, "ponderous" means slow-moving; "truculent" means aggressive, hostile, eager to fight; "ingenuous" means naive, innocent, gullible; "disingenuous" means false, deceptive, insincere.

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