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 #251 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

AVARICIOUS.

Possible Answers:

Composed 

Vociferous

Arrogant 

Covetous 

Strident 

Correct answer:

Covetous 

Explanation:

“Avaricious” means greedy, which is a synonym for “covetous.” For clarification, composed means under control; vociferous means loud and noisy; strident means loud and disturbing.

Example Question #252 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

VOLUBLE. 

Possible Answers:

Heavy 

Loud 

Talkative 

Antiquated 

Suspended 

Correct answer:

Talkative 

Explanation:

“Voluble” means garrulous or talkative. For clarification, antiquated means old-fashioned.

Example Question #253 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

EGOTISTICAL.

Possible Answers:

Selfless 

Conceited 

Despondent

Mirth 

Remorseful 

Correct answer:

Conceited 

Explanation:

“Egotistical” means arrogant or conceited. It is an antonym of selfless. For clarification, mirth means amusement; remorseful means full of regret; despondent means without hope.

Example Question #254 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

INSOLENT. 

Possible Answers:

Affable 

Kind 

Warm 

Rude 

Polite 

Correct answer:

Rude 

Explanation:

“Insolent” means rude or disrespectful. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all antonyms of insolent; affable means friendly and sociable.

Example Question #255 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PRESUMPTUOUS.

Possible Answers:

Audacious 

Concerned 

Distant 

Withdrawn 

Aloof 

Correct answer:

Audacious 

Explanation:

“Presumptuous” means rude, arrogant and audacious, it is related to the word “presume.” For clarification, withdrawn, aloof and distant are all synonyms that mean detached from other people.

Example Question #256 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DETACHED.

Possible Answers:

Bemused

Present 

Perplexed 

Aloof 

Nearby 

Correct answer:

Aloof 

Explanation:

“Detached” means distant, aloof, separate. For clarification, present and nearby are antonyms of detached; bemused and perplexed are synonyms that mean confused.

Example Question #257 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

CAPTIOUS.

Possible Answers:

Forceful

Deplorable

Untimely

Youthful

Argumentative 

Correct answer:

Argumentative 

Explanation:

“Captious” means overly-critical and argumentative. For clarification, deplorable means terrible, deserving of scorn.

Example Question #258 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ALTRUISTIC.

Possible Answers:

Parsimonious 

Frugal 

Miserly

Philanthropic 

Stingy 

Correct answer:

Philanthropic 

Explanation:

“Altruistic” means generous and giving, an attitude marked by a selfless concern for others. It is most similar in meaning to “philanthropic,” which describes someone who is charitable. For clarification, the other four answer choices are loosely synonymous. Miserly and parsimonious mean not generous with money, selfish; stingy means tight with money; frugal means characterized by an avoidance of waste or expenditure.

Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Erudite

Possible Answers:

Annual

Scholarly

Protected

Selfish

Open

Correct answer:

Scholarly

Explanation:

"Erudite" means scholarly or having great knowledge.

Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CORDIAL

Possible Answers:

furious

absurd

lengthened

taken aback

friendly

Correct answer:

friendly

Explanation:

"Cordial" means friendly and warm.

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