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 #381 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SLOVENLY

Possible Answers:

Mystical

Separate

Frigid

Fundamental

Untidy

Correct answer:

Untidy

Explanation:

"Slovenly" means untidy or unclean in appearance or habits.

Example Question #382 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SEDULOUS

Possible Answers:

Belligerent 

Diligent

Unspeakable

Rash

Personable

Correct answer:

Diligent

Explanation:

"Sedulous" means diligent or hard-working. "Diligent" means persevering in carrying out tasks.

Example Question #383 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

TACITURN

Possible Answers:

Quiet

Common

Gracious

Voluntary

Eloquent

Correct answer:

Quiet

Explanation:

"Taciturn" means quiet.

Example Question #384 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ENIGMATIC

Possible Answers:

Habitual

Strained

Puzzling

Feeble

Valuable

Correct answer:

Puzzling

Explanation:

"Enigmatic" means mysterious or perplexing. The best answer choice is "puzzling."

Example Question #385 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

INCONTINENT

Possible Answers:

Durable

Brave

Intensive

Exempt

Unrestrained

Correct answer:

Unrestrained

Explanation:

"Incontinent" means unrestrained or lacking in self-control.

Example Question #386 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ALOOF

Possible Answers:

Foolish

Friendly

Foreign

Reserved

Difficult

Correct answer:

Reserved

Explanation:

Someone who is "aloof" is distant or stand-offish in manner. It describes someone who holds herself apart from others.

Example Question #387 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PUNCTILIOUS

Possible Answers:

Precise

Masked

Optimistic

Finished

Relevant

Correct answer:

Precise

Explanation:

"Punctilious" means paying careful attention to detail or strictly following formalities. The best answer choice is "precise."

Example Question #388 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DISSOLUTE

Possible Answers:

Complex

Loyal

Immoral

Young

Agitated

Correct answer:

Immoral

Explanation:

"Dissolute" means immoral.

Example Question #389 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

CAUSTIC

Possible Answers:

Serious

Obvious

Critical

Prideful

Guarded

Correct answer:

Critical

Explanation:

"Caustic" means severely critical, biting, or sarcastic.

Example Question #390 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ADEPT

Possible Answers:

Abandoned

Respected

Lacking

Harmful

Skillful

Correct answer:

Skillful

Explanation:

"Adept" means skillful.

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