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:

Intertwined

Complicated

Caring

Previous

Extinct

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:

Forgetful

Computational

Critical

Distinct

Responsible

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:

Clear

Well-mannered

Striking

Disappointing

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:

Minor 

Small 

Leading 

Descendent

Focused 

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:

Pensive

Calibrating

Wavering

Intimidating

Bothersome

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:

Blotchy

Peaceful

Doubtful

Obsessive 

Powerful

Correct answer:

Powerful

Explanation:

Potent means powerful.  

Example Question #97 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

ELEMENTARY

Possible Answers:

Fundamental

Fraudulent

Bungling

Advanced

Desiccated

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 #98 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

ARDUOUS

Possible Answers:

Shifty

Difficult

Bold

Bearable

Hairy

Correct answer:

Difficult

Explanation:

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

Example Question #99 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

CONCISE.

Possible Answers:

Pulchritudinous

Inclusive

Succinct 

Replete

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 #2183 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

TERSE

Possible Answers:

Challenging

Previous

Abrupt

Lengthy

Itinerant

Correct answer:

Abrupt

Explanation:

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

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