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 #1121 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SAGE

Possible Answers:

Coarse

Wise

Vacant

Slick

Expansive

Correct answer:

Wise

Explanation:

"Sage" means wise.

Example Question #1122 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INEPT

Possible Answers:

Unskillful

Defined

Expressive

Dishonest

Corrupt

Correct answer:

Unskillful

Explanation:

"Inept" means without skill or incompetent.

Example Question #1123 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CONTEMPTUOUS

Possible Answers:

Comical

Disrespectful

Useful

Daring

Famous

Correct answer:

Disrespectful

Explanation:

"Contemptuous" means disrespectful.

Example Question #1124 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ADROIT

Possible Answers:

Corrupt

Elusive

Unusual

Last

Skillful

Correct answer:

Skillful

Explanation:

"Adroit" means "skillful" or dexterous.

Example Question #1125 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DESTITUTE

Possible Answers:

Hypnotizing

Torrential

Stressful

Assiduous

Poor

Correct answer:

Poor

Explanation:

"Destitute" means lacking food, clothing, and shelter. Thus, the best answer choice is the word "poor."

Example Question #1126 : Identifying Synonyms

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

EMINENT

Possible Answers:

Adorable

Defiant

Renowned

Showy

Incredulous

Correct answer:

Renowned

Explanation:

"Eminent" means high in rank, distinguished, or "renowned."

Example Question #1127 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PIOUS

Possible Answers:

Relevant

Patterned

Devout

Abundant

Audible

Correct answer:

Devout

Explanation:

"Pious" and "devout" both mean having a devotion to a god or gods.

Example Question #1128 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INDOLENT

Possible Answers:

Invalid

Lazy

Promising

Peaceful

Neglectful

Correct answer:

Lazy

Explanation:

"Indolent" means lazy.

Example Question #1129 : Identifying Synonyms

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

OBSTINATE

Possible Answers:

Limitless

Loyal

Violent

Stubborn

Materialistic

Correct answer:

Stubborn

Explanation:

"Obstinate" means stubborn.

Example Question #1130 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CONTENTIOUS

Possible Answers:

Happy

Merciful

Invincible

Argumentative

Oppressive

Correct answer:

Argumentative

Explanation:

"Contentious" means argumentative.

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