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 #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

FLUMMOXED

Possible Answers:

hilarious

baffled

appropriate

chemical

transformed

Correct answer:

baffled

Explanation:

"Flummoxed" means bewildered, perplexed, or baffled.

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

FLAGRANT

Possible Answers:

gruesome

natural

blatant

truthful

laconic

Correct answer:

blatant

Explanation:

"Flagrant" means obviously and conspicuously in bad taste, or blatant.

Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

TACIT

Possible Answers:

implicit

troubled

free

gregarious

polite

Correct answer:

implicit

Explanation:

"Tacit" means implicit or understood.

Example Question #2144 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PLAUSIBLE

Possible Answers:

Misleading

Indifferent

Believable

Fragile

Ridiculous

Correct answer:

Believable

Explanation:

"Plausible" means believable or potentially true, so "believable" is the correct answer.

Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance

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

APOCRYPHAL

Possible Answers:

False

Scared

Indecent

Tainted

Interesting

Correct answer:

False

Explanation:

"Apocryphal" means seemingly true, but actually false. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "apocryphal": "interesting" means holding one's attention or fascinating; "scared" means afraid; "tainted" means adulterated; and "indecent" means not decent or obscene, as one might infer from from the presence of the negative prefix in- in the word.

Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance

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

TENABLE

Possible Answers:

Forged

Dusty

Reasonable

Inventive

Sickly

Correct answer:

Reasonable

Explanation:

"Tenable" means reasonable or able to be defended. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "tenable": "sickly" means looking as if one is ill; "forged" means not authentic; "inventive" means creative; and "dusty" means covered in dust.

Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance

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

INEFFABLE

Possible Answers:

Defamed

Stolen

Inexpressible 

Prayerful

Shaded

Correct answer:

Inexpressible 

Explanation:

"Ineffable" and "inexpressible" both mean unable to be put into words, so "inexpressible" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "ineffable": "defamed" means slandered; "prayerful" means characterized by prayer; "shaded" means in an area of comparative darkness; and "stolen" means taken without permission.  

Example Question #971 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

FLAGRANT

Possible Answers:

Exuberant

Flimsy

Hidden

Obvious

Knowledgable

Correct answer:

Obvious

Explanation:

"Flagrant" means obvious or unconcealed, so "obvious" is the correct answer. "Hidden" is an antonym of "flagrant"; it means not obvious or concealed. "Knowledgable" means knowing a large amount of information about a certain subject or smart. "Flimsy" means fragile or easily broken. "Exuberant" means excited or lively.

Example Question #972 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DOUBTFUL

Possible Answers:

Pleasant

Affable

Uncertain

Proper

Considerate

Correct answer:

Uncertain

Explanation:

"Doubtful" means hesitantunsure, or not likely true, so "uncertain," an adjective that means hesitant or unsure, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "doubtful" and "uncertain": "affable" means friendly and easy to get along with; "pleasant" means providing joy or happiness; "considerate" means kind and thoughtful; and "proper" means suitable or correct.

Example Question #973 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ABSURD

Possible Answers:

Amiable

Detached

Vague

Ridiculous

Shocked

Correct answer:

Ridiculous

Explanation:

"Absurd" means unreasonable or ridiculous. "Amiable" means friendly. "Shocked" means to be surprised. "Detached" means not connected or unconcerned. "Vague" means not clear or hard to understand.

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