SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, and Variety

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Upper Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

IMPECCABLE

Possible Answers:

pedantic

foolhardy

trivial

flawless

crooning

Correct answer:

flawless

Explanation:

"Impeccable" means faultless or flawless.

Example Question #2477 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

LACKLUSTER

Possible Answers:

scientific

uninspired

sustainable

voracious

visual

Correct answer:

uninspired

Explanation:

"Lackluster" means lacking in vitality, or uninspired.

Example Question #3233 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

INSIPID

Possible Answers:

pandering

sweet

bothersome

unimaginative

rancorous

Correct answer:

unimaginative

Explanation:

"Insipid" means lacking interest, or unimaginative.

Example Question #3232 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

CRUDE

Possible Answers:

Illegal

Impressive

Ferocious

Rudimentary

Tantalizing

Correct answer:

Rudimentary

Explanation:

"Crude" means made in a rudimentary or makeshift way.

Example Question #2481 : Synonyms

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

HACKNEYED

Possible Answers:

Ludicrous

Slipshod

Cantankerous

Imaginative

Overused

Correct answer:

Overused

Explanation:

"Hackneyed" means trite, unoriginal, or overused.

Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

VAPID

Possible Answers:

Trusting

Dull

Fiery 

Problematic

Edible

Correct answer:

Dull

Explanation:

"Vapid" means dull or flat, so "dull" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "vapid": "fiery" means characterized by fire; "problematic" means difficult; "trusting" means believing; and "edible" means able to be eaten.  

Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

ATROCIOUS

Possible Answers:

Confidential

Wicked

Delightful

Belligerent

Eloquent

Correct answer:

Wicked

Explanation:

"Atrocious" means wicked or brutal. "Eloquent" means expressive or persuasive in speech. "Belligerent" means aggressive and war-like. "Delightful" means pleasant or enjoyable. "Confidential" means secret and unknown to the public.

Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

INSIPID

Possible Answers:

Amphibian

Favorable

Hasty

Competent

Bland

Correct answer:

Bland

Explanation:

"Insipid" means bland or without taste. "Amphibian" is used to describe an animal or item that can exist or can function on land and in water. "Favorable" means approving or advantageous. "Competent" means capable and having the required skills to complete something. "Hasty" means done with speed, but not with thoroughness.

Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

MARVELOUS

Possible Answers:

Natural

Interesting

Big

Typical

Astonishing

Correct answer:

Astonishing

Explanation:

Something that is "marvelous" is amazing or beyong belief. "Astonishing" is the best choice because it means causing surprise or wonder. Considering the other choices, something that is "typical" is common and would not amaze anyone as a result. The other choices have no relation in meaning to "marvelous."

Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

EXCEPTIONAL

Possible Answers:

Pungent

Garrulous

Reflective

Morose

Prodigious

Correct answer:

Prodigious

Explanation:

"Exceptional" means outstanding or brilliant, as does the correct answer, "prodigious." None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "exceptional": "garrulous" means talkative, "pungent" means having a strong smell or taste, "morose" means gloomy, and "reflective" means either reflecting light or thoughtful.

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