SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs

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Example Questions

Example Question #2488 : Synonyms

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

PROSAIC

Possible Answers:

Commonplace 

Chaotic

Diction 

Legendary

Rhetorical

Correct answer:

Commonplace 

Explanation:

“Prosaic” describes something ordinary or commonplace. You might have thought the correct answer is “rhetorical” because of the relationship between “prose” and “rhetoric,” but “prosaic” is unrelated to “prose.” For clarification, "rhetorical" means relating to the skill of persuasive language, and "diction" means spoken clarity or choice of words.

Example Question #2489 : Synonyms

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

IMPECCABLE

Possible Answers:

Risky

Wet

Durable

Flawless

Normal

Correct answer:

Flawless

Explanation:

"Impeccable" means faultless or flawless.

Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

INSIPID

Possible Answers:

Unbecoming

Competitive

Agressive

Boring

Judgmental

Correct answer:

Boring

Explanation:

"Insipid" means lacking flavor or uninteresting. "Boring" means lacking the quality of being interesting. Both "boring" and "insipid" mean mundane or banal. Thus, these two words are synonyms.

Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

DILAPIDATED

Possible Answers:

Confusing

Folded

Sturdy

Rundown

Hairless

Correct answer:

Rundown

Explanation:

Something that is "dilapidated" is worn out, rickety, and rundown.

Example Question #47 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

CLICHÉD

Possible Answers:

Derisive

Impractical

Overused

Enormous

Insightful

Correct answer:

Overused

Explanation:

Clichéd means overused.

Example Question #48 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

LUXURIOUS

Possible Answers:

Massive

Financial

Reticent

Vindicated

Opulent

Correct answer:

Opulent

Explanation:

Luxurious means extremely elegant and lavish, or opulent.

Example Question #49 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

BANAL

Possible Answers:

Medicinal

Creative

Zesty

Commonplace

Cowardly

Correct answer:

Commonplace

Explanation:

"Banal" means overused or "commonplace."

Example Question #50 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

STERLING

Possible Answers:

Understood

Scented

Melancholy

Excellent

Creamy

Correct answer:

Excellent

Explanation:

"Sterling" means excellent or valuable.

Example Question #3252 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

INSIPID

Possible Answers:

Subservient

Quick

Dull

Courageous 

Retracted

Correct answer:

Dull

Explanation:

"Insipid" means dull or bland.

Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

EXECRABLE

Possible Answers:

Clipped

Needless

Detestable

Supportive

Released

Correct answer:

Detestable

Explanation:

"Execrable" means detestable or very bad.

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