SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1427 : Identifying Synonyms

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

IMMINENT

Possible Answers:

Palatable

Impending

Prefatory

Vivacious

Pristine

Correct answer:

Impending

Explanation:

"Imminent" means impending or upcoming. "Palatable" means acceptable or edible, depending on the context. "Prefatory" means introductory. "Pristine" means extremely clean. "Vivacious" means lively.

Example Question #1428 : Identifying Synonyms

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

TRANQUIL

Possible Answers:

Restless

Drugged

Prophetic

Avid

Placid

Correct answer:

Placid

Explanation:

"Tranquil" means placid, calm, or serene. "Restless" or "agitated" are near antonyms of this word. "Avid" means keen or eager. "Prophetic" means farsighted. While "tranquilizers" are a kind of drug, "tranquil" does not necessarily mean "drugged" or "intoxicated."

Example Question #1429 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ARCHAIC

Possible Answers:

Newfangled

Voracious

Impatient

Obsolete

Novel

Correct answer:

Obsolete

Explanation:

"Archaic" means outdated and obsolete. This is an antonym of "newfangled" and "novel." "Voracious" means either very eager or very hungry, depending on the context. "Impatient," of course, is an antonym of "patient."

Example Question #1430 : Identifying Synonyms

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

EUPHORIC

Possible Answers:

Savory 

Bucolic

Elated

Peachy

Potable

Correct answer:

Elated

Explanation:

"Euphoric" means elated, ecstatic, and very happy. "Savory" means aromatic or tasty, and "potable" means drinkable or safe to drink. "Bucolic" means rustic or rural, and "peachy" means just fine.

Example Question #1431 : Identifying Synonyms

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

BLUSTERY

Possible Answers:

Righteous

Serene

Decrepit

Eligible

Gusty

Correct answer:

Gusty

Explanation:

"Blustery" and "gusty" are both synonyms for windy. "Serene," which means calm and placid, could be a near antonym for this concept. "Righteous" means virtuous and upstanding, and "decrepit" means decaying and dilapidated. "Eligible" means qualified.

Example Question #1432 : Identifying Synonyms

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

LUDICROUS

Possible Answers:

Stringent

Absurd

Quizzical

Baffled

Stingy

Correct answer:

Absurd

Explanation:

"Ludicrous" and "absurd" both mean ridiculous. "Stingy" means thrifty and miserly. "Stringent" means strict and firm. "Quizzical" means puzzled or baffled.

Example Question #1433 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DELETERIOUS

Possible Answers:

Leery

Harmful

Jubilant

Exultant

Fervid

Correct answer:

Harmful

Explanation:

"Deleterious" means inimical, harmful, or hostile. "Jubilant" means overjoyed and exultant. "Leery" means cautious and wary. "Fervid" means both fervent and impassioned.

Example Question #1434 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PAROCHIAL

Possible Answers:

Eloquent

Provincial

Genius

Liberal

Stingy

Correct answer:

Provincial

Explanation:

"Parochial" and "provincial" are both synonyms for narrow-minded, conservative. This is an antonym of "liberal." "Stingy" means miserly, and "eloquent" means well spoken, fluent. "Genius" means brilliant.

Example Question #1435 : Identifying Synonyms

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

BUCOLIC

Possible Answers:

Urban

Rustic

Cryptic

Eccentric

Enigmatic

Correct answer:

Rustic

Explanation:

"Bucolic" means rural and rustic. This is the opposite of "urban," which is an adjective describing cities. "Eccentric" means unusual and strange, and "cryptic" means enigmatic or mysterious.

Example Question #1436 : Identifying Synonyms

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

AMBIGUOUS

Possible Answers:

Equivocal

Pitiful

Unequivocal

Emotional

Exorbitant

Correct answer:

Equivocal

Explanation:

"Ambiguous" means unclear and equivocal. This is an antonym of "unequivocal," which means clear. "Pitiful" means pathetic, and "exorbitant" means excessive, over the top. "Emotional" means filled with or expressing great emotion.

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