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 #1251 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

MOTLEY

Possible Answers:

Famished

Fallacious

Malcontent

Tenuous

Disparate

Correct answer:

Disparate

Explanation:

"Disparate" is an adjective meaning essentially different in kind. "Motley" is a synonym, meaning varied in appearance or character, and is the best answer. "Fallacious" means based on a mistaken belief, "famished" means extremely hungry, "malcontent" means dissatisfied and complaining, and "tenuous" means very weak or slight.

Example Question #1252 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

TRANSIENT

Possible Answers:

Tempestuous

Fleeting

Nimble

Momentous

Duplicitous

Correct answer:

Fleeting

Explanation:

"Transient" is an adjective meaning lasting for a short time. "Fleeting" is a synonym, also describing something brief in nature. "Tempestuous" means characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotions, "momentous" means of great importance, "nimble" means quick and light in movement, and "duplicitous" means deceitful.

Example Question #2571 : Synonyms

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

MULTITUDINOUS

Possible Answers:

Jejune

Myriad

Daunting

Germane

Formidable

Correct answer:

Myriad

Explanation:

Used an an adjective, "myriad" means many, multitudinous, and innumerable. "Daunting" and "formidable" are synonyms. "Jejune" means uninteresting, while "germane" means relevant to the topic at hand.

Example Question #2572 : Synonyms

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

RISIBLE

Possible Answers:

Heroic

Plaintive

Irascible

Laughable

Petulant

Correct answer:

Laughable

Explanation:

"Risible" is a synonym for "laughable" or humorous. "Plaintive" means mournful, sad, or pathetic. "Heroic" means brave and valiant. "Irascible" is a synonym for "irritable," as is "petulant."

Example Question #1251 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PRESAGED

Possible Answers:

Foreseen

Remunerative

Lucrative

Empirical

Parsimonious

Correct answer:

Foreseen

Explanation:

"Presaged" means "foreseen," foretold, or predicted. "Lucrative" and "remunerative" are synonyms. "Parsimonious" is another word for stingy or miserly. "Empirical" means based in evidence (as opposed to based in logic or intuition).

Example Question #1252 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DROLL

Possible Answers:

Craven

Humorous

Lissome

Veracious

Prolix

Correct answer:

Humorous

Explanation:

"Droll" means "humorous" or comical. "Lissome" is another word for supple, lithe, and graceful. "Craven" means abject, cowardly, or feeble. "Prolix" is a synonym for verbose or overly wordy. "Veracious" means truthful, honest.

Example Question #1253 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PICARESQUE

Possible Answers:

Assiduous

Myriad

Insuperable

Meritorious

Episodic

Correct answer:

Episodic

Explanation:

"Picaresque," which is often used in a literary context, describes something that occurs in many episodes, often humorous ones. "Myriad" means many or innumerable. "Insuperable" is another word for overwhelming, impossible to overcome. "Meritorious" means praiseworthy, commendable. "Assiduous" means diligent and hardworking.

Example Question #2576 : Synonyms

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

VERACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Exigent

Truthful

Excruciating

Apocryphal

Ravenous

Correct answer:

Truthful

Explanation:

"Veracious" means "truthful," accurate. It's easy to confuse this word with "voracious," which means ravenous, insatiable. "Apocryphal," which means false or fictitious, is an antonym for "veracious." "Excruciating" means extremely painful, and "exigent" means urgent.

Example Question #2431 : Identifying Synonyms

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

RAMPANT

Possible Answers:

Abhorrent

Analogous

Ephemeral

Widespread

Meticulous

Correct answer:

Widespread

Explanation:

"Rampant" means "widespread" or uncontrolled, such as a rampant wildfire or the rampant spread of disease. "Analogous" means comparable or similar, while "abhorrent" means loathsome or repellent. "Meticulous" is another word for fastidious, extremely attentive to detail. "Ephemeral" means transitory, fleeting.

Example Question #2432 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INCIPIENT

Possible Answers:

Extemporaneous

Fecund

Antiquated

Obsequious 

Emergent

Correct answer:

Emergent

Explanation:

"Incipient" describes something that is in an early or initial phase, that's "emergent" or just beginning to coalesce. "Antiquated" means old-fashioned, and "obsequious" means sycophantic or servile. "Fecund" means fertile, productive. "Extemporaneous" is a synonym for "impromptu," unplanned.

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