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 #3284 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ADULATORY

Possible Answers:

Conjectural

Complimentary

Speculative

Accusative

Fearful

Correct answer:

Complimentary

Explanation:

"Adulation" means praise and compliments, so "adulatory" means complimentary or praising. "Conjectural" is a synonym for "speculative." "Fearful" is a synonym for "frightened" and "afraid." "Accusative" means the same thing as "accusatory."

Example Question #3285 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ASININE

Possible Answers:

Endemic

Wholesome

Perspicacious

Astute

Stupid

Correct answer:

Stupid

Explanation:

"Asinine" means "stupid" or foolish. This is somewhat of an antonym for "astute," or intelligent. "Perspicacious" similarly means sharp and discerning. If something is "endemic" to a region, it is native to that region. "Wholesome" means healthy.

Example Question #2531 : Synonyms

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

CRAVEN

Possible Answers:

Devilish

Abject

Obsequious

Bucolic

enigmatic

Correct answer:

Abject

Explanation:

"Craven" means "abject" and cowardly. "Devilish" is the adjective form of "devil." "Obsequious" means flattering and fawning, and "bucolic" means rustic or rural. "Enigmatic" is a synonym for "mysterious."

Example Question #2532 : Synonyms

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

IMMUTABLE

Possible Answers:

Elaborate

Inconsistent

Unchanging

Heinous

protean

Correct answer:

Unchanging

Explanation:

"Immutable" means "unchanging." This is the opposite of "protean," which means malleable and ever-changing. "Inconsistent" is an antonym for "consistent," and "elaborate" is a synonym for "complex" or intricate. "Heinous" means dreadful or atrocious.

Example Question #2533 : Synonyms

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

MITIGATED

Possible Answers:

Alert

Exacerbated

Capricious

Lessened

Exigent

Correct answer:

Lessened

Explanation:

To "mitigate" is to lessen or alleviate the severity of something. This is an antonym of "exacerbate," which means to make something worse or more extreme. "Exigent" means urgent and pressing. "Alert" means vigilant or watchful, and "capricious" means fickle and changing.

Example Question #2534 : Synonyms

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

EPHEMERAL

Possible Answers:

Fleeting

Frantic

Adulterated

Indulgent

Erratic

Correct answer:

Fleeting

Explanation:

"Ephemeral" means "fleeting," short-lived, and brief. "Adulterated" is a synonym for "contaminated," and "erratic" is a synonym for "unpredictable." "Frantic" means frenzied, and "indulgent" means permissive or lenient.

Example Question #2535 : Synonyms

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

ONEROUS

Possible Answers:

Vituperative

Excessive

Vacuous

Difficult

Phlegmatic

Correct answer:

Difficult

Explanation:

"Onerous" means difficult and burdensome. "Vacuous" means silly and inane, and "vituperative" means bitter and abusive. "Phlegmatic" is a synonym for "calm" and "composed." "Excessive" means too much.

Example Question #1211 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DAUNTING

Possible Answers:

Enervated

Malleable

Formidable

Immutable

Gauche

Correct answer:

Formidable

Explanation:

"Daunting" and "formidable" are synonyms that mean intimidating. "Immutable" means unchanging, which is an antonym for "malleable," or flexible and easily changing. "Gauche" is a synonym for "inelegant" and "tasteless." "Enervated" means weakened and lacking in energy.

Example Question #1212 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

EXIGENT

Possible Answers:

Urgent

Garish

Impecunious

Baronial

Frenzied

Correct answer:

Urgent

Explanation:

"Exigent" means "urgent" and dire. "Impecunious" means penniless and destitute. "Baronial" means grand and stately. "Frenzied" is a synonym for "frantic," and "garish" is a synonym for "tawdry."

Example Question #1213 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SPECIOUS

Possible Answers:

Gleeful

Onerous

Advantageous

Strenuous

Misleading

Correct answer:

Misleading

Explanation:

"Specious" means deceitful or "misleading." "Onerous" and "strenuous" are synonyms that both mean laborious, difficult. "Gleeful" means delightful, joyful. "Advantageous" and "beneficial" are synonyms.

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