All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #222 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADDLED
Frenzied
Maudlin
Spurious
Reproachful
Baffled
Baffled
"Addled" is another word for baffled or confused. To be "reproachful" is to be disapproving. "Spurious" means false or apocryphal. "Frenzied" is a synonym for "frantic," and "maudlin" is a synonym for "saccharine" or sentimental.
Example Question #223 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JOCUND
Sniveling
Jovial
Sonorous
Rotund
Fertile
Jovial
"Jocund" means "jovial," cheerful, or merry. Don't confuse this with "fecund," which means fertile, or "orotund," which means sonorous. "Rotund" is another word for plump or robust. To "snivel" is to cry and whine.
Example Question #224 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SAUCY
Chicanery
Opulent
Ostentatious
Lachrymose
Cheeky
Cheeky
"Saucy" means "cheeky," bold, or irreverent. "Lachrymose" is another word for tearful or maudlin. "Chicanery" means trickery and is a noun, not an adjective. "Ostentatious" means showy, while "opulent" means wealthy and luxurious.
Example Question #225 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCREDULOUS
Gullible
Disbelieving
Vulnerable
Incongruous
Dappled
Disbelieving
"Incredulous" means skeptical or "disbelieving." This is the opposite of "gullible," which means overly trusting. Something "incongruous" doesn't fit or match, and something "dappled" is marked with large and usually lovely spots. "Vulnerable" means defenseless, helpless, and weak.
Example Question #226 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GLOWERING
Kinetic
Victorious
Forthright
Sullen
Clangorously
Sullen
To be "glowering" is to be scowling, angry, or sullen. "Frank" is a synonym of forthright. "Victorious" is a synonym of triumphant. "Clangorous" means loud and raucous. "Kinetic" means moving or having to do with movement.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
BELLICOSE
obscure
aggressive
tired
naughty
secret
aggressive
"Bellicose" means demonstrating willingness to fight, aggressive.
Example Question #1776 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CORRUPT
secretive
mixed
moldy
dishonest
rough
dishonest
"Corrupt" means lacking in integrity, or dishonest.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
DOCILE
obedient
pestering
timid
beautiful
angry
obedient
"Docile" means ready to accept control, or obedient.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
FASTIDIOUS
independent
cowardly
perfectionist
pandering
trustworthy
perfectionist
"Fastidious" means very attentive to detail, or perfectionist.
Example Question #1776 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
TACITURN
greedy
bothersome
tired
untalkative
flat
untalkative
"Taciturn" means reserved in speech, or untalkative.
All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
