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 #101 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

IMMANENT

Possible Answers:

Abject

Illustrious

Inherent

Craven

Impending

Correct answer:

Inherent

Explanation:

"Immanent" is a synonym for "inherent." "Imminent," on the other hand, means impending, so don't confuse the two. "Illustrious" means distinguished or eminent, yet another homonym (but not synonym) for "immanent." "Craven" and "abject" are synonyms.

Example Question #2547 : Synonyms

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

OUTLANDISH

Possible Answers:

Exotic

External

Solicitous

Specious

Bizarre

Correct answer:

Bizarre

Explanation:

"Outlandish" is a synonym for "bizarre" or weird. "Specious" means misleading, deceptive, or false. "Solicitous" is a synonym for "concerned" or caring. "Exotic" means foreign, and "external" is an antonym for "internal."

Example Question #2551 : Synonyms

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

ABHORRENT

Possible Answers:

Apocryphal

Lovable

Repellent

Spurious

Rambling

Correct answer:

Repellent

Explanation:

"Abhorrent" is a synonym for "repellent," detestable, or despicable. This is an antonym for "lovable." "Spurious" and "apocryphal" are both synonyms for false or fictitious. "Rambling" means meandering or wordy, depending on whether it's in a literal or figurative context.

Example Question #2402 : Identifying Synonyms

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

REMUNERATIVE

Possible Answers:

Penurious

Lucrative

Perilous

Pernicious

Adulatory

Correct answer:

Lucrative

Explanation:

"Remunerative" means "lucrative," monetarily rewarding. "Penurious" means impoverished, which is a near antonym. "Perilous" is a synonym for "hazardous," and "pernicious" is a synonym for "damaging" or harmful. "Adulatory" is a synonym for "laudatory" or congratulatory.

Example Question #2403 : Identifying Synonyms

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

NOXIOUS

Possible Answers:

Muddled

Advantageous

Poisonous

Dire

Wary

Correct answer:

Poisonous

Explanation:

"Noxious" means "poisonous" or toxic. "Wary" means cautious, and "dire" means urgent or dreadful. "Muddled" means hazy or confused. "Advantageous" is a synonym for "beneficial."

Example Question #2404 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PROLIX

Possible Answers:

Mendacious

Dark

Verbose

Squeamish

Outlandish

Correct answer:

Verbose

Explanation:

"Prolix" is another word for "verbose" or wordy. "Outlandish" means strange or bizarre, and "dark" is an antonym for "light." "Squeamish" means easily nauseated, queasy. "Mendacious" is a synonym for "dishonest."

Example Question #2552 : Synonyms

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

JEJUNE

Possible Answers:

Chronic

Obscure

Instantaneous

Uninteresting

Scintillating

Correct answer:

Uninteresting

Explanation:

"Jejune" means dull, dry, and "uninteresting." This is an antonym for "scintillating," or fascinating. "Obscure" means unsure or uncertain, and "chronic" means persistent or long-standing. "Instantaneous" is a synonym for "immediate."

Example Question #1231 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

EXTEMPORANEOUS

Possible Answers:

Fatuous

Impromptu

Inane

Contemporary

Rehearsed

Correct answer:

Impromptu

Explanation:

"Extemporaneous" means unrehearsed, "impromptu." This is an antonym for "rehearsed." "Contemporary" means current or occurring at the same time as something else. "Fatuous" means silly, stupid, or inane.

Example Question #111 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

THWARTED

Possible Answers:

Nascent

Tangential

Foiled

Sluggish

Aromatic

Correct answer:

Foiled

Explanation:

To "thwart" a plan is to foil or ruin it. "Sluggish" means lethargic or listless. "Aromatic" is a synonym for "fragrant," and "nascent" is a synonym for "new," not fully formed. Another word for "tangential" is peripheral.

Example Question #112 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

REPREHENSIBLE

Possible Answers:

Frigid

Detestable

Jejune

Arcane

Abstruse

Correct answer:

Detestable

Explanation:

Something "reprehensible" is loathsome or "detestable." "Frigid" means very cold, and "jejune" means dull or uninteresting. "Arcane" and "abstruse" are both synonyms for "esoteric."

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