SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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Example Questions

Example Question #91 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

COMPLEX

Possible Answers:

Caring

Extinct

Complicated

Previous

Intertwined

Correct answer:

Complicated

Explanation:

Complex means involving many parts, or complicated.

Example Question #92 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

ACCOUNTABLE

Possible Answers:

Responsible

Forgetful

Critical

Computational

Distinct

Correct answer:

Responsible

Explanation:

Accountable means expected to justify actions, or responsible.

Example Question #93 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

IMPOSING

Possible Answers:

Disappointing

Well-mannered

Clear

Striking

Attractive

Correct answer:

Striking

Explanation:

Imposing means grand, impressive, or striking.

Example Question #94 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

DOMINANT

Possible Answers:

Small 

Leading 

Minor 

Focused 

Descendent

Correct answer:

Leading 

Explanation:

The word “dominant” describes someone who is in control or in command over others. The answer choice that most resembles this definition is “leading.”  

Example Question #95 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

DAUNTING

Possible Answers:

Bothersome

Wavering

Calibrating

Intimidating

Pensive

Correct answer:

Intimidating

Explanation:

Daunting means seemingly difficult or intimidating.

Example Question #96 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

POTENT

Possible Answers:

Powerful

Obsessive 

Blotchy

Peaceful

Doubtful

Correct answer:

Powerful

Explanation:

Potent means powerful.  

Example Question #96 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

ELEMENTARY

Possible Answers:

Fundamental

Bungling

Desiccated

Advanced

Fraudulent

Correct answer:

Fundamental

Explanation:

“Elementary” is an adjective that can mean “of or relating to the most rudimentary aspects of a subject,” “easily dealt with; straightforward and uncomplicated,” or “not decomposable into elements or other primary constituents.” We need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “simple.” That means that “advanced” cannot be the correct answer, because “advanced” means “far on or ahead in development,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “elementary.” “Fundamental,” however, is an adjective that can mean “forming a necessary base or core; of central importance” or “so basic as to be hard to alter, resolve, or overcome,” and because “fundamental” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “elementary,” “fundamental” is the correct answer.

Example Question #97 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

ARDUOUS

Possible Answers:

Bearable

Shifty

Difficult

Bold

Hairy

Correct answer:

Difficult

Explanation:

"Arduous" means "difficult" or requiring a lot of energy.  

Example Question #98 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

CONCISE.

Possible Answers:

Replete

Succinct 

Inclusive

Pulchritudinous

Demanding 

Correct answer:

Succinct 

Explanation:

“Concise” means brief and to the point and is therefore closest in meaning to “succinct.” Succinct describes something expressed with brevity and clarity, brief, and to the point. For clarification, replete means filled-up, overflowing; pulchritudinous means very beautiful.

Example Question #99 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

TERSE

Possible Answers:

Lengthy

Previous

Abrupt

Itinerant

Challenging

Correct answer:

Abrupt

Explanation:

"Terse" means not using many words, or "abrupt."

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